Sun Safe Summer Beauty with SPF (and How to Re-Apply Over Makeup)

Most of us are pretty good about slathering sunscreen on our body before heading out to the beach, but are you protecting your face with SPF, too? And not just when you’re at the beach?

If you tend to avoid applying sunscreen to your face because it feels greasy, uncomfortable, and doesn’t work well with makeup, you’re not alone. But what if we told you there are some great products that you can find at your local London Drugs that will not only protect your face from the sun’s harmful rays, but will also make you look fantastic in the summer heat?

Our Beauty Advisors are here to help you find ways to add SPF to your summer beauty routine, without feeling like you’re sacrificing the look and feel of your makeup. One important thing to keep in mind when looking for products with SPF is to be wary of SPF products that are only approved in the US. Canada has much more rigorous standards for SPF than other countries like the US, and so if you’re researching a product online, you want to be 100% sure that that product actually has been approved by Health Canada to say that it has SPF.

Sounds a bit confusing? Don’t worry. We’ve done the research for you, and narrowed it down to the best SPF products that are Health Canada-approved. Watch the video to see our Beauty Expert Candice’s sun safe summer beauty routine with SPF, and then keep reading below to get application tips and learn more about the products she used.

 

The Best Primer with SPF

If you’ve been searching for a sunscreen for your face that doesn’t smell at all like sunscreen, and makes a good foundation base, THIS is your answer! The Lise Watier Sunsmart UV Shield (SPF 30) feels like a silky primer on the skin, and creates an excellent base for your foundation. It’s also oil free and paraben free. Just apply after your everyday skincare routine, and before your makeup.

 

The Best BB Cream with SPF

Tinted creams, or BB creams, are a great way to get the benefits of sun protection while also getting some basic makeup coverage. Shiseido’s Suncare Sports BB has an SPF of 50+ and is water resistant for 80 minutes, making it a great choice for if you’re planning to take a dip – or even if you’re just out in the sun. Its SuperVeil-UV 360 technology helps to provide an even, protective layer on the skin, while naturally covering uneven skin tone and pores.

 

The Best Foundation/Contour with SPF

Use the new Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Compact (SPF 50+) as an all-over foundation, or choose a darker shade and use it as a contour (with the added bonus of SPF!). The formula is perfect for hot summer days: non-greasy, non-sticky, with a powdery finish. It’s also fragrance-free, paraben-free and preservative-free! Going to be sweating or hopping in the lake? It also resists water and perspiration.

 

The Best Lip Product with SPF

Finding a product that gives lips a good dose of colour, as well as protects with SPF, isn’t easy. That’s why our Beauty Advisors actually recommend using two products: an SPF lip balm first, and then a lip stain over top. First, apply a layer of The Green Beaver Company Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 15, and then sweep the transfer-proof, non-sticky Clarins Water Lip Stain in Red Water over top to add some colour! A stain is recommended, as opposed to a gloss, because glosses can reflect the sun’s light and actually damage the delicate lip area. So make sure to choose a stain or other matte lip product.

Or, if you’re looking for only a very sheer wash of colour, try the Revlon Kiss Balm. It has an SPF of 20, and comes in Berry Burst, Fresh Strawberry, Juicy Peach, Sweet Cherry and Tropical Coconut.

 

The Best Way to Re-Apply Sunscreen to the Face

This is probably one of the most asked questions our Beauty Advisors get when it comes to sunscreen application: how do I re-apply sunscreen to my face without ruining my makeup? The idea of re-applying a thick layer of goopy sunscreen on your face over top of your makeup doesn’t seem like a very viable option. Especially when you should be re-applying SPF every two hours. So our Beauty Advisors scoured the aisles of our beauty department for a more ideal solution. They found two great SPF products that can help both to protect the skin and mattify throughout the day. How great is that?

They recommend first using the Shiseido Ultra Sun Protection Spray (SPF 50), spraying into your palms, and then patting onto your face. The formula is safe to use on the face, and is clear and lightweight, unlike similar spray sunscreens, which are usually white and thick. For this reason, it applies nicely to the face without adding any greasiness. And the patting motions help to avoid ruining your makeup.

Secondly, our Beauty Advisors recommend applying the Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Pressed Powder (SPF 30) in Translucent over top of the Shiseido Spray, all over the face, to help control shine. This powder is also one of the only drugstore powders that has an SPF, so you’ll be adding one more layer of protection to your face. LDBeauty tip: apply some of the powder onto your hairline and the part in your hair as well, where you may not have applied your other sunscreen products. It won’t make your roots greasy, and will give a bit of protection to that sometimes forgotten part of the face!

 

Subscribe to London Drugs on YouTube and stay tuned for more beauty videos!

Introducing Zoella Botanics! Enter to Win!

Zoella Botanics Prize Pack Contest: Terms & Conditions

  1.  To enter:

Step 1. Like our Instagram or Facebook Zoella Botanics post (August 2, 2018)

Step 2. Comment: What’s your favourite way to spend a sunny day?

Step 3. Follow @LDBeauty_

2.  No purchase necessary. Limit one (1) entry per social network per contest. Limit one (1) prize may be won per household.  Entries must be received no later than 11:59 pm Pacific Time on August 6, 2018.  London Drugs is not responsible for entries that become lost or misdirected.

3.  Contest is open to all residents of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba who, as of the date the prize draw is made: (i) have not won a London Drugs contest since August 6, 2017; (ii) have reached the age of majority in the province in which they reside as at August 2, 2018 (iii) are not employees of London Drugs, their respective advertising and promotional agencies, the independent judging organization (if any), or any family member living with any such employee.

4.  The winners will be randomly chosen on the day the contest ends (see dates below) in Vancouver, British Columbia, from all eligible entries received per contest. To win, selected entrants must have correctly answered the skill-testing mathematical question on the entry for on the online entry form and must sign London Drug’s declaration and release confirming compliance with the contest rules and acceptance of the prize(s) as awarded, releasing London Drugs from liability in association with the contest and prize and consenting to the use of their name, photograph, voice and statements for promotional and publicity purposes.

5.  There will be 3 (three) prizes awarded to three winners: each receiving ONE Zoella Botanics prize pack. Each prize has an estimated retail value of $150. Prize(s) must be accepted as awarded, are non-transferable and no substitutions are permitted. London Drugs reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value should any prize become unavailable for any reason. Prize will be awarded at the closest London Drugs location to the winner.

Contest dates: August 2, 2018 – August 6, 2018

Draw Date: 12:00 PM Pacific Time Wednesday, August 8

6.  Selected entrants will be contacted by email, or social network they were drawn from. No correspondence will be entered into except with selected entrants. If the winner does not respond then she/he will be notified for the second time, 3 (three) days after the first notification. If the winner still does not respond within 3 days of the second notification, a new winner will be chosen in the same manner until a winner is successfully contacted.

7.  The chances of winning a prize will depend on the number of eligible entries received. Decisions of the judges in respect of all aspects of this contest including, but not limited to, eligibility of entries and correctness of answers given to the skill-testing question, are final.

8.  London Drugs, their respective advertising and promotional agencies, the independent judging organization, and their respective agents are not liable to an entrant in any manner relating to the contest or the awarding and use of the prize(s).

9.  This contest is subject to all federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations. By entering the entrant consents to the collection of all personal information included on their entry and agrees to the use and disclosure of such information by and between London Drugs and their agents.  The winner(s) also agrees to the collection, use and disclosure of their name, entry, photographs, voice and statements for London Drugs’ publicity purposes without further compensation.  All personal information collected from entrants will be used only for the purposes of administering the contest and for marketing and promotional purposes as contemplated by these rules; under no circumstances will any personal information be sold or rented to third parties.  All personal information collected by London Drugs will be kept in accordance with the privacy policy of London Drugs, which can be viewed at londondrugs.com, and in accordance with all applicable privacy laws.

10.  The right is reserved by London Drugs to terminate this contest, in whole or in part, and/or modify, amend or suspend the contest, and/or these rules in any way, should any cause beyond the reasonable control of London Drugs or its agents affect the proper administration thereof.

Statement of Declaration and Release

All selected entrants will be required to sign the Statement of Declaration and Release attached before they can be declared a winner and receive a contest prize.

 

 

 

 

 

Enter to win Revlon Kiss™ Cushion Lip Tint

  1.  To enter:

Step 1. ‘Like’ our Revlon Kiss Cushion Lip Tint post on Instagram or Facebook (July 29, 2018)
Step 2. Tag 1 friend
Step 3. Follow @LDBeauty_

2.  Contest is open to all residents of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba who, as of the date the prize draw is made: (i) have not won a London Drugs contest since July 29, 2017; (ii) have reached the age of majority in the province in which they reside as of July 29, 2018; (iii) are not employees of London Drugs, their respective advertising and promotional agencies, the independent judging organization (if any), or any family member living with any such employee.

3.  No purchase necessary. Limit one (1) entry per person per social network per contest. Entries must be received no later than 11:59 PM Pacific Time on August 2, 2018. London Drugs is not responsible for entries that become lost or misdirected. All entries become the property of London Drugs Limited and will not be returned.

4.  The winners will be randomly chosen on the day the contest ends (see dates below) in Vancouver, British Columbia, from all eligible entries received per contest. To win, selected entrants must correctly answer a skill-testing mathematical question and must sign London Drug’s declaration and release confirming compliance with the contest rules and acceptance of the prize(s) as awarded, releasing London Drugs from liability in association with the contest and prize and consenting to the use of their name, photograph, voice and statements for promotional and publicity purposes.

5.  There will be two (2) prizes awarded to two winners: ONE Revlon Kiss™ Cushion Lip Tint Prize Pack consisting of ten (10) shades of Cushion Lip Tint: Fancy Rose, Pretty Kiss, Pink IRL, Naughty Mauve, Berry Lit, High End Coral, Crimson Feels, Wine Trip, Chocolate Pop, Extra Violet.

6.  See details and contest dates below. Prize must be accepted as awarded, are non-transferable and no substitutions are permitted. Prize will be awarded at the closest London Drugs location to contest winner.

Contest dates – Sunday, July 29, 2018 12:01am to Thursday, August 2, 2018 11:59pm PST

Draw date – 12:00pm PST Friday, August 3, 2018

7.  Only one prize may be won by any one person and household. In the event that any selected entrant incorrectly answers the skill-testing question or is otherwise unwilling or unable to comply in full with these rules, a new entry will be drawn.

8.  Selected winner will be contacted by email or on the social network they were drawn from. No correspondence will be entered into except with selected entrants. If the winner does not respond then she/he will be notified for the second time, 3 (three) days after the first notification. If the winner still does not respond within 3 days of the second notification, a new winner will be chosen in the same manner until a winner is successfully contacted.

9.  The chances of winning a prize will depend on the number of eligible entries received. Decisions of the judges in respect of all aspects of this contest including, but not limited to, eligibility of entries and correctness of answers given to the skill-testing question, are final.

10.  London Drugs and their respective advertising and promotional agencies, the independent judging organization, and their respective agents are not liable to an entrant in any manner relating to the contest or the awarding and use of the prize(s).

11.  This contest is subject to all federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations. By entering the entrant consents to the collection of all personal information included on their entry and agrees to the use and disclosure of such information by and between London Drugs, an independent judging organization and their agents. The winner(s) also agrees to the collection, use and disclosure of their name, entry, photographs, voice and statements for London Drugs’ publicity purposes without further compensation. All personal information collected from entrants will be used only for the purposes of administering the contest and for marketing and promotional purposes as contemplated by these rules; under no circumstances will any personal information be sold or rented to third parties. All personal information collected by London Drugs will be kept in accordance with the privacy policy of London Drugs, which can be viewed at www.londondrugs.com, and in accordance with all applicable privacy laws.

12.  The right is reserved by London Drugs to terminate this contest, in whole or in part, and/or modify, amend or suspend the contest, and/or these rules in any way, should any cause beyond the reasonable control of London Drugs or its agents affect the proper administration thereof.

Johnny’s Chop Shop Father’s Day Giveaway

  1. To enter:
    Step 1. ‘Like’ the Johnny Chop Shop post from June 8, 2018.
    Step 2. Comment: In our comments, describe your dad’s hair in one word for a chance to win a Johnny Chop Shop Father’s Day Gift Pack!
    Step 3. Follow @LDBeauty_
  2. Contest is open to all residents of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba who, as of the date the prize draw is made: (i) have not won a London Drugs contest since June 8, 2017; (ii) have reached the age of majority in the province in which they reside as of June 8, 2018; (iii) are not employees of London Drugs, their respective advertising and promotional agencies, the independent judging organization (if any), or any family member living with any such employee.
  3. No purchase necessary. Limit one (1) entry per person per social network per contest. Entries must be received no later than 11:59 PM Pacific Time on June 11, 2018. London Drugs is not responsible for entries that become lost or misdirected. All entries become the property of London Drugs Limited and will not be returned.
  4. The winners will be randomly chosen on the day the contest ends (see dates below) in Vancouver, British Columbia, from all eligible entries received per contest. To win, selected entrants must correctly answer a skill-testing mathematical question and must sign London Drug’s declaration and release confirming compliance with the contest rules and acceptance of the prize(s) as awarded, releasing London Drugs from liability in association with the contest and prize and consenting to the use of their name, photograph, voice and statements for promotional and publicity purposes.
  5. There will be one (1) prize awarded to one winner: ONE Johnny Chop Shop 5-Piece Father’s Day Gift Pack. See details and contest dates below. Prize must be accepted as awarded, are non-transferable and no substitutions are permitted. Prize will be awarded at the closest London Drugs location to contest winner. Contest dates – Friday, June 8, 2018 5:00PM to Monday, June 11, 2018 11:59PM Pacific Time
    Draw date – 12:00PM Pacific Time Tuesday, June 12, 2018
  6. Only one prize may be won by any one person and household. In the event that any selected entrant incorrectly answers the skill-testing question or is otherwise unwilling or unable to comply in full with these rules, a new entry will be drawn.
  7. Selected winner will be contacted by email or on the social network they were drawn from. No correspondence will be entered into except with selected entrants. If the winner does not respond then she/he will be notified for the second time, 3 (three) days after the first notification. If the winner still does not respond within 3 days of the second notification, a new winner will be chosen in the same manner until a winner is successfully contacted.
  8. The chances of winning a prize will depend on the number of eligible entries received. Decisions of the judges in respect of all aspects of this contest including, but not limited to, eligibility of entries and correctness of answers given to the skill-testing question, are final.
  9. London Drugs and their respective advertising and promotional agencies, the independent judging organization, and their respective agents are not liable to an entrant in any manner relating to the contest or the awarding and use of the prize(s).
  10. This contest is subject to all federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations. By entering the entrant consents to the collection of all personal information included on their entry and agrees to the use and disclosure of such information by and between London Drugs, an independent judging organization and their agents. The winner(s) also agrees to the collection, use and disclosure of their name, entry, photographs, voice and statements for London Drugs’ publicity purposes without further compensation. All personal information collected from entrants will be used only for the purposes of administering the contest and for marketing and promotional purposes as contemplated by these rules; under no circumstances will any personal information be sold or rented to third parties. All personal information collected by London Drugs will be kept in accordance with the privacy policy of London Drugs, which can be viewed at www.londondrugs.com, and in accordance with all applicable privacy laws.
  11. The right is reserved by London Drugs to terminate this contest, in whole or in part, and/or modify, amend or suspend the contest, and/or these rules in any way, should any cause beyond the reasonable control of London Drugs or its agents affect the proper administration thereof.

Enter for a chance to WIN a BarberClub Prize Pack

Enter for a chance to win one of six (6) BarberClub Prize Packs. Just respond or comment on our BarberClub Facebook post for your chance to win. Contest runs through until 11:59 PM PST, Sunday, June 10, 2018. Winners will be randomly drawn on Monday, June 11, 2018.

BarberClub Contest Terms and Conditions

London Drugs “BarberClub Contest” – Official Rules

1. To enter online: visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/londondrugs. Respond or comment on our BarberClub Contest post to enter.

2. Contest is open to all residents of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba who, as of the date the prize draw is made: (i) have not won a London Drugs contest since June 11, 2017; (ii) have reached the age of majority in the province in which they reside as at June 11, 2018; (iii) are not employees of London Drugs, their respective advertising and promotional agencies, the independent judging organization (if any), or any family member living with any such employee.

3. No purchase necessary. Limit one (1) entry per person per contest. Entries must be received no later than 11:59 pm Pacific Time on Sunday, June 10, 2018. London Drugs is not responsible for entries that become lost or misdirected. All entries become the property of London Drugs Limited and will not be returned.

4. The winners will be randomly chosen within one (1) day after the contest (see dates below) in Vancouver, British Columbia, from all eligible entries received per contest. To win, selected entrants must correctly answer a skill-testing mathematical question and must sign London Drug’s declaration and release confirming compliance with the contest rules and acceptance of the prize(s) as awarded, releasing London Drugs from liability in association with the contest and prize and consenting to the use of their name, photograph, voice and statements for promotional and publicity purposes.

5. There will be six (6) prizes, each with an approximate value of to $50 CDN. See details and contest date below. Prize must be accepted as awarded, are non-transferable and no substitutions are permitted. Prize will be awarded at the closest London Drugs location to contest winner.

Prizes: there will be six (6) prizes, each consisting of BarberClub 3-in-1 Wash, Styling Cream, Face & Beard Moisturizer, and Face & Beard Oil.
Contest dates – Friday, June 8 – Sunday, June 10, 2018
Draw date – within one day of contest end, Monday, June 11, 2018

6. Only one prize may be won by any one person and household. In the event that any selected entrant incorrectly answers the skill-testing question or is otherwise unwilling or unable to comply in full with these rules, a new entry will be drawn.

7. Selected winner will be contacted via Facebook Messenger. No correspondence will be entered into except with selected entrants. If the winner does not respond then s/he will be notified for the second time, 2 (two) days after the first notification. If the winner still does not respond within 2 days of the second notification, a new winner will be chosen in the same manner until a winner is successfully contacted.

8. The chances of winning a prize will depend on the number of eligible entries received. Decisions of the judges in respect of all aspects of this contest including, but not limited to, eligibility of entries and correctness of answers given to the skill-testing question, are final.

9. London Drugs and their respective advertising and promotional agencies, the independent judging organization, and their respective agents are not liable to an entrant in any manner relating to the contest or the awarding and use of the prize(s).

10. This contest is subject to all federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations. By entering the entrant consents to the collection of all personal information included on their entry and agrees to the use and disclosure of such information by and between London Drugs, an independent judging organization and their agents. The winner(s) also agrees to the collection, use and disclosure of their name, entry, photographs, voice and statements for London Drugs’ publicity purposes without further compensation. All personal information collected from entrants will be used only for the purposes of administering the contest and for marketing and promotional purposes as contemplated by these rules; under no circumstances will any personal information be sold or rented to third parties. All personal information collected by London Drugs will be kept in accordance with the privacy policy of London Drugs, which can be viewed at www.londondrugs.com, and in accordance with all applicable privacy laws.

11. The right is reserved by London Drugs to terminate this contest, in whole or in part, and/or modify, amend or suspend the contest, and/or these rules in any way, should any cause beyond the reasonable control of London Drugs or its agents affect the proper administration thereof.

Get Grooming with Anthony Skincare Products

From June 8-11, 2018, LDExtras members have an exclusive opportunity to pick-up this  beautiful Anthony gift for Dad with every $50 purchase of Anthony products. Get grooming with the Anthony Glycolic Facial Cleanser that gently cleanses (also soften and lifts stubble before shaving), the Facial Scrub to gently exfoliate and the perfect toiletry bag for all his summer adventures! Hurry in, gifts available while quantities last!

Anthony is available at the following stores:

British Columbia
Granville & Georgia710 Granville St.Vancouver(604) 448-4802
West Broadway525 West BroadwayVancouver(604) 448-4804
North Vancouver2032 LonsdaleNorth Vancouver(604) 448-4805
Kerrisdale2091 W. 42nd Ave.Vancouver(604) 448-4810
London Plaza5971 No. 3 RdRichmond(604) 448-4811
Spall Plaza1950 Harvey AvenueKelowna(250) 860-3331
Coquitlam Centre2929 Barnet HighwayCoquitlam(604) 448-4815
Scott 72 Mall7303-120th St.Delta(604) 448-4817
Langley20202-66th Ave.Langley(604) 448-4818
Robson Street1187 Robson St.Vancouver(604) 448-4819
Lougheed Town Centre9855 Austin Ave.Burnaby(604) 448-4825
Harris Green Village911 Yates StreetVcitoria(250) 360-0880
Trenant Park Mall5237-48th Ave.Delta(604) 448-4837
Peninsula Village Mall15355-24th Ave.South Surrey(604) 448-4842
Park Royal North875 Park Royal NorthWest Vancouver(604) 448-4844
Valley Fair Mall22709 Lougheed HwyMaple Ridge(604) 448-4847
Davie Street1650 Davie St.Vancouver(604) 448-4850
Ironwood Plaza11666 Steveston Hwy.Richmond(604) 448-4852
Brentwood Town Centre4567 Lougheed HwyBurnaby(604) 448-4856
Marine Way and Byrne7280 Market CrossingBurnaby(604) 448-4871
Broadway & Vine2230 West BroadwayVancouver(604) 448-4874
Morgan Crossing#130-15850 26th AveSurrey(604) 448-4881
Olympic Village1622 Salt StreetVancouver(604) 448-4882
Alberta
Village Market999 Fir St.Sherwood Park(780) 944-4520
Jasper Gates14951 Stony Plain RoadEdmonton(780) 944-4522
Red Deer2004-50th Ave.Red Deer(403) 342-5222
London Place West5255 Richmond Rd. SWCalgary(403) 571-4932
Brentwood Village MallBrentwood Village MallCalgary(403) 571-4933
Oliver Square West11704-104th Ave.Edmonton(780) 944-4545
South Edmonton Common9704 – 19 Avenue NWEdmonton(780) 944-4557

 

 

Turn Your Eyeshadow into a Fun, Bright Eyeliner

Ready to update your look for summer? We’ve got an easy beauty trick to share that will magically turn your eyeshadows into a fun, bright eyeliner look. Watch to see how we use the Lise Watier Metamorfix and our favourite eyeshadows from NYX to create this long-lasting and on-trend look in less than a minute.

Products Featured:

 

Subscribe to London Drugs on YouTube and stay tuned for more beauty videos!

« Previous Page Next Page »