Your Makeup Has SPF—But Is It Really Protecting Your Skin?
(+ The Summer Facial That Helps You Reset, Brighten, and Build True Defense)
You might assume your foundation or BB cream, labeled with SPF, is pulling double duty: coverage and protection. It feels like a smart shortcut, especially in summer. Unfortunatly, here’s what most people don’t realize. SPF in makeup is a helpful bonus, not a full defense. It’s rarely applied in the amount needed to truly shield your skin from UVA and UVB damage. Furthermore, it’s almost never reapplied.
If your skin is feeling dull, uneven, or easily overwhelmed this season, your makeup isn’t the problem. But it might not be the protection you think it is. Let’s walk through what your skin really needs this summer and how to get your glow back without overhauling your routine.
The Illusion of Coverage
SPF labeled makeup feels like a win. It’s built into products you already use and fits effortlessly into your routine. But the coverage it offers is limited, both in strength and strategy.
Why it falls short:
- Most people apply a fraction of the amount needed for true SPF protection
- Makeup formulas often dilute the SPF with pigments, powders, or emollients
- Reapplying makeup throughout the day isn’t realistic for most people
If you’re outdoors, near windows, or working on long-term skin goals, your skin may be more vulnerable than you think.
Why This Matters
You’re not just protecting your skin from sunburn. You’re protecting your results from facials, acne protocols, PMU (lip blush + microblading/powder brows), and every choice you’ve made to invest in how your skin looks and feels.
Without proper sun defense, you may experience:
- Fading pigment and dull tone
- Dark spots and uneven skin texture
- Breakdown of collagen and premature signs of aging
The Summer-Friendly Reset Your Skin Needs
This is where the Brighton Citrus Summer Facial comes in. Designed to deliver the glow of a clinical peel without the irritation—it’s powered by four advanced forms of Vitamin C and a bright citrus botanical blend. It targets dullness, dark spots, and loss of firmness while reinforcing your skin’s natural defenses.
What makes it different:
- No downtime, no peeling—perfect for summer
- Strengthens your skin at the cellular level
- Resurfaces, brightens, and boosts collagen production
- Feels refreshing, light, and deeply restorative
It’s more than a facial. It’s a protective reset for your skin, especially if you’ve been relying on makeup to do all the work.
A Simpler Summer Plan
You don’t need a 12-step skincare routine or a drawer full of serums.
Try this:
- Start with a dedicated SPF each morning. Choose one designed for maximum protection, not just a label on your makeup.
- Let your makeup be the finishing touch, not your only line of defense.
- Schedule a Brighton Citrus Summer Facial. It’s the repair your skin needs after sun, stress, or seasonal changes.
Your BeYOUtiful Skin Deserves Protection, Not Guesswork
Your skin reflects your care, your effort, and your presence. Give it what it truly needs to thrive—intentional protection and support that goes beyond surface-level.
Book your Brighton Citrus Radiance Facial today or stop in to explore SPF options that work with your skin, not against it.
Have a Blessed and BeYOUtiful Summer,
Melissa
