Gel, Cream or Powder - Summer Choices for Your Face

Summer is already here and after reading so much about just how terrible the sun is for a face that's left without basic UVA and UVB protection, I'm sure you're all feverishly wondering what the best option for your summer skin is - should you just go for a powerful sunscreen, a tinted moisturizer or choose a self-tanner (gel, cream or powder?), go for a more natural look or try out the latest shimmering bronzing powders. Decisions, decisions... In order to help you make up your mind, here is a short list with the most viable summer choices for your face - with the mention that you should always use a powerful colorless sunscreen underneath any other product you may go for. SFF moisturizers work only for a limited amount of time and will not give you enough protection to prevent skin cancer and the premature aging of your skin.

So, option number one - sunscreen plus tinted moisturizer. You Rebel from Benefit is a good option, as it leaves the skin moisturized, contains antioxidants, Aloe Vera and allantoin and will add the right amount of golden radiance to your face without making you look like you just got a bad spray tan. If you have an oily complexion, the best option is a lightweight tinted gel that will not clog the skin. Soleil Lame Tinted Bronzing Gel from Chanel is an excellent choice, as it's easily absorbed by the skin and has none of the shine of the regular tinted moisturizers.

The next option would be a mineral powder bronzer. Tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer from Sephora is a good choice, as it's oil, talc and fragrance-free and contains vitamins A and E as well as soothing mineral pigments that act as antioxidants. Another possibility would be a set of bronzing pearls. Physicians Formula Pearls of Perfection Multi-Colored Bronzer is an excellent idea, as it has soft pink undertones, it's smooth and leaves skin glowing with a combination of loose and pressed powder. Finally, if you're feeling adventurous and your skin allows it, go for a shimmery, iridescent bronzer such as Bobbi Brown Bronze Shimmer Brick Compact in playful nuances of gold to add a vibrant dimension to your skin. So, which one is it going to be?