Makeup sits directly on your skin, exposed to air and urban pollutants, where particles readily cling. Even worse, some foundation formulas can enhance the adhesion of harmful nanoparticles.
Today's complexion products increasingly feature antioxidant and anti-pollution ingredients, plus high UV protection. These help prevent pollutants from lingering on your skin's surface while bolstering defenses in the dermis and epidermis. Anti-pollution makeup works synergistically with antioxidant skincare to amplify protection—essential in bustling cities. That said, if choosing between the two, prioritize skincare for its direct contact and superior defense against free radicals.
BB Skin Detox Fluid, Clarins, €37.50. City Radiance foundation, Bourjois, €14.95. Complexion Light DD SPF 25, Galénic, €24.
Thanks to Marie-Hélène Lair, Director of Scientific Communication at Clarins, and Gabrielle Sore, Scientific Director of L’Oréal Research (SkinCeuticals).
