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11 SPF Moisturizers to Shield Your Face From Winter UV Rays
Dry skin, brittle nails and frizzy hair aren't the only consequences of this unbearably long and harsh winter. We hate to break it to you, but there's one more thing that's happening: it's damaging your face. Those rumors about how UV rays are stronger on dreary days are not just myths — they're totally facts. Australian researchers found that the UV-B rays associated with DNA damage were up to 40 percent stronger under partly cloudy skies than clear, sunny ones. You may not feel those UV rays right now, but they're beaming down on you more than ever. Here are 11 moisturizers with built-in SPF to help shield your face from winter's UV rays.
DDF ULTRA-LITE OIL-FREE MOISTURIZING DEW
Level of Protection: SPF 15
This oil, fragrance and dye-free moisturizer goes on super smooth and absorbs super quick.
CyberDERM Every Morning Sun Whip
Level of Protection: SPF 25
This moisturizer goes on with a “cashmere matte finish,” thanks to the zinc oxide. It leaves little residue, which means its the perfect base for your makeup.
Every Morning Whip, $34, Aha Life
Clinique 'Moisture Surge' CC Cream
Level of Protection: SPF 30
This tinted moisturizer not only color-corrects, it hydrates and protects.
ORIGINS A Perfect World Age-Defense Moisturizer with White Tea
Level of Protection: SPF 25
Origins Age-Defense Moisturizer With White Tea, $44, Sephora
Aveeno Smart Essentials Daily Nourishing Moisturizer Broad Spectrum
Level of Protection: SPF 30
This moisturizer helps keep your skin hydrated all day long with active natural ingredients like Southernwood.
Dr. Denese Defense Day Cream
Level of Protection: SPF 30
This cream is super lightweight, but still provides a high level of protection.
Vitamin C Daily Moisturizer
Level of Protection: SPF 30
This moisturizer is jam-packed with vitamin C, keeps your skin hydrated and protects it from UV Rays. What more could you ask for?
Clarins Bright Plus HP Brightening Hydrating Day Lotion
Level of Protection: SPF 20
This moisturizer not only protects your skin, it makes it glow and look brighter.
Clarins Bright Plus HP Brightening Hydrating Day Lotion, $60, Amazon
Ultra Facial Moisturizer
Level of Protection: SPF 30
This lightweight moisturizer works to protect and improve your skin’s texture.
Healthy Defense Liquid Moisturizer with sunscreen
Level of Protection: SPF 30
Protecting your skin doesn’t have to be expensive with this ultralight, anti-aging moisturizer.
CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM
Level of Protection: SPF 30
This moisturizer contains ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture, while protecting your skin from those hidden UV rays with SPF 30.
