BEAUTY
S.P.F. DECODER
Stick or mist? Whatever your preference for protection, there’s a formula for you this summer
The “best” SPFs are the ones you actually want to wear. One person’s hydrating hero is another’s shine-inducing nemesis, while the mineral v chemical debate gently simmers away. The confusion is illustrated by the fact that brands such as The Ordinary have switched mineral filters for FDA-approved chemical ones, while A-list favourite Augustinus Bader has rejected traditional chemical filters in favour of a next-generation “clean” version. Suddenly, the fact that 45% of people in the UK do not apply SPF daily, according to a YouGov survey, makes a little more sense.