I'm no beauty guru. I'm not even sure if there's a difference between a lip gloss and and a lip shiner. Most people tell me those are the same. Some argue it's not. However, I was raised by a mother who believed in treating the skin right. This was part of my upbringing. It was like learning how to brush my teeth (up and down, never sideways!) or learning how to spell my name. So, while make-up and hair products are not my forte, I can tell you that there's a difference between a sunblock and a sunscreen and these two should never be substituted for the other.
Sunscreens are lighter and less visible on the skin. While it protects the skin from UVA and UVB, it doesn't block all of it and can allow some of the harmful rays through. Sunscreens need to be reapplied every couple of hours because the ingredients weaken after prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Sunblock, is perhaps, the best option. This is a bit heavier (or greasier) but blocks almost (if not all) of the sun's UVA and UVB rays. The main components are zinc oxide and titanium oxide. For those who are lazy, you don't really have to reapply every few hours. Zinc oxide and titanium oxide in sunblock work like a mirror, used like wall on your skin. They block the harmful rays by scattering and reflecting light to stop entry.
Years ago, the strongest there was was SPF 30. Now, there's SPF 85 and even SPF 100! I can't decide which is better but I swear by VMV Armada Sport SPF 70, Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 100 and if I'm just indoors, Spectraban SPF 60.
At age 13, I was the girl who refused to go out without it - even if it meant not being able to play with friends. At that time, it wasn't for fear of wrinkles. I simply didn't want my mother's never ending tirades and tiresome lectures on sun damage.
I recently came across some old photos of my mother when she was in her 40s. She's pushing 60 now but there's hardly any difference!
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