Dr. Denese SPF 30 Defense Day Cream ($33; drdenese.com)
Layering works well in fashion. But when it comes to skincare (particularly in the summer), it can be a recipe for icky-sticky skin. So I concocted my own light cocktail of SPF lotion mixed with moisturizer and a tiny dab of foundation. It did the trick and it didn't leave me greasy. But I noticed this homemade formula had a tendency to pill halfway through the day—a look I decided was no better than a shiny complexion.
So I gave Dr. Denese hybrid sunscreen/makeup formulation a go. Like the mix I'd made, it gave me sheer coverage and left a matte finish (very unusual in a sunscreen). Even better, the formula was hydrating enough to warrant skipping moisturizer and my skin looked smooth and even all day long.
-Nikki Ostasiewski, Assistant Beauty Editor
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