Post-pandemic consumers have streamlined their skin care and makeup routines, either by using fewer products or finding new ones that have multiple benefits in a trend toward skinimalism, according to trend forecaster WGSN in a Cosmetics Design article that named skinimalists as one of five beauty personas taking center stage in 2023.

In our final post in our series on elements consumers want to see more of in their sun protection this year, we look at dual role sun care products that not only provide protection from the sun, but also have a cosmetic benefit. This element builds on the previous two elements that focused on exceptional sensory experience and being appropriate for active lifestyles.

At Lubrizol Life Science Beauty, we offer a couple of formulations that meet this multibenefit role, including our SPF 30 Glamorous Sun Elixir with Glitters and Perfect Urban Skin Fluid Tint SPF 40.

Belinda Carli is the Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science, the world’s premier online cosmetic product and personal care training institute. Belinda shares her insights on each formulation and what makes them great additions to any beauty routine.

SPF 30 Glamorous Sun Elixir with Glitters

Add glamour to the skin while minimizing skin damage with this clear illuminating sun protective oil gel! Compatible with oil-based organic sunscreens and polar triglycerides, Oilkemia™ 5S polymer is the secret ingredient offering viscosity, and suspension of glitters, in this crystal-clear oil system. Its thickening property enhances skin protection through a thick uniform layer of UV filters that doesn’t migrate and leaves a pleasant dry after feel.

Perfect Urban Skin Fluid Tint SPF 40

With dry touch and film sensation on skin, this fluid tint provides sunscreen protection of SPF 40. Carbopol^® Aqua SF-1 OS polymer provides viscosity, film formation properties, pigment dispersion and suspension, while Glucate™ SS emulsifier stabilizes the formulation. Schercemol™ DIS ester solubilizes the organic filters and offers a dry touch, ideal for warm days in the city. Lumicease™ blue ingredient promotes skin protection against blue light and Antarcticine^® marine ingredient brings skin conditioning.

If you missed the first two posts in our series, check the links on the right – sensory experience post and active lifestyle post.

Sun Care Formulation 2023 - Multibenefit