“This 1 Skincare Product Is So Good, It’s Replaced My Foundation”
If you’re time-poor, cutting out unnecessary steps in your daily routine is a godsend. So when a single product combines sun protection with skincare benefits and even lets you skip parts of the makeup routine, we’re all ears. That’s exactly what SunsolveMD‘s skincare range offers – so we asked our Digital Content Creator, Sophia, to put their Firm + Replenish SPF50 to the test – here’s how it went.
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The hero find
I go through phases of overcomplicating my skincare routine and spending money on whatever new serum or toner is all the hype that week, so finding a product that simplifies all that and combines my skincare with SPF in one step is honestly a bit of a game changer, especially as someone who’s always on the go.
It’s packed with ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which means it doesn’t just protect your skin from the sun but also actively floods it with deep moisture and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The texture of the Firm + Replenish SPF50 is on the thicker side, and while it’s an absolute saviour for dry, dehydrated skin, even with my oilier skin type, I never have to worry about it getting greasy or separating throughout the day. That is a seriously rare find for anything with SPF.
I love the tinted quality; it gives this gorgeous, summery, bronzed glow, to the point where I’ve pretty much stopped reaching for foundation most days.
I love the tinted quality, it gives you this gorgeous, summery bronzed glow, to the point where I’ve pretty much stopped reaching for foundation most days.
Sophia, Digital Content Creator
How I use it
Some mornings I’ll put it on under makeup and let that glow sit underneath everything else. Other days, usually the more chaotic ones, I skip foundation entirely and just throw on a bit of blush and bronzer over the top.
Either way, it’s quietly doing the job of about four products at once (skincare, SPF, base), which is why it’s become the centre of my morning routine. I mostly reach for the tinted Firm and Replenish, but I love using the Correct and Fade on days when my skin tone needs a bit more evening out.
The results
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After
My verdict
My skin feels hydrated, glowy and protected from the sun all day, without ever feeling cakey. That’s honestly the bit that impressed me most; it’s hydrating without being oily or leaving any residue behind.
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Other products the team loves
Growing up in Australia, I’m all about SPF50 – everyday. I love that this sunscreen offers high protection, a glowy finish, and contains skincare ingredients to help calm irritation (I’m prone to rosacea) and reinforce my skin barrier.
Natasha, Digital Editor
Being half Jamaican, my skin constantly bounces between oily and dry, so I have been loving using Balance + Clear. The fact that it’s water resistant for 40 minutes makes visiting Hampstead Heath ponds that much nicer.
Joseph, Brand Partnerships Manager
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