On this memorable day, I would like to pay homage to my newfound obsession. I am in LOVE with Colorescience's Sunforgettable SPF 30 brush. Apparently, it's been around for years, but I'd never heard about it until this past December. The skin counter attendant at my dermatologist's office had me at "it's a powder sunscreen" and I knew I had to try it. It cost a rather steep $50, but the lady reassured me that it would last me nine months. You might ask, how am I going to clean this brush? I can't go NINE MONTHS using the same brush without cleaning it and having water get into the powder. Don't fret! A tissue, some rubbing alcohol and a little wiping will easily solve the germ hazard.
This handy form of sun protection is amazing for a couple reasons. The first---it actually works. My dermatologist reassured me that the ingredients they use are sun stable. The second---it fits into any purse, big or small. The third---you can reapply over your makeup at any time. The fourth---it's water resistant! While I would use cream-based sunscreens if I were spending a lot of time in the water, I could see myself retouching my face, neck and chest or the back of my hands if I were in a hurry and didn't have time for my heavy-duty sunscreen to absorb.
I bought the brush in the color "Perfectly Clear" because of my olive skin tone. The "Almost Clear" was a bit too dark for me, and the "All Clear" was certainly too light for me (think Nicole Kidman skin tone). I take the brush everywhere and midday I usually give myself a touch up (I still use my normal Elta sunscreen under my makeup every morning). The powder is light on your skin and even adds a slight matte effect. You usually have to hit or shake the brush a couple of times to get the powder to fall onto the brush, and make sure the cap protecting the brush is pushed down all the way; powder won't make it's way onto the brush.
This brush has made my outdoor ventures much more enjoyable. With this little brush, I know my skin will get all-day protection because of the convenience of its size and effectiveness of its contents. Hooray! Read More
