Facial Sunscreen is extremely important to wear everyday. Typically makeup and daytime facial lotions come equipped with SPF 15 or 30.

These products can help prevent skin damage and wrinkles, however, most dermatologists will recommend that you use a separate skin sunscreen that has a higher SPF.

It is also recommended that those with sensitive skin should rely on one moisturizer for day and night to keep their facial routine consistent. In this case it is very important to apply sunscreen in the morning before your moisturizer.

Below are list of three facial sunscreens ranging from affordable to luxury:

Inexpensive: Vanicream SPF 60 (picture above). Vanicream is a great brand that works great for senstive skin.

Vanicream is free from dyes, fragrances, parabens, and other common chemical irritants. You can grab a 4oz tube at your local pharmasist for about $15.

Moderate: La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid. La Roche Posay provides a facial sunscreen that eliminates shine with a matte finish.

This sunscreen is also made with Senna Alata, a tropical leaf extract which La Roche-Posay claims to be a powerful skin antioxidant. A 1.7oz bottle is $27.50.

Expensive: Chanel UV Essentiel Protective UV Care Anti-Pollution SPF 30+. Percision by Chanel provides a facial sunscreen with mineral and plant based ingredients such as licorice extract which Chanel claims help to erase evidence of sun damage. A one ounce tube is $48.

Read about how to get a natural looking bronze on Bravadora!

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For a casual summer sandal, I love these metalic flip flops by Guess. They are $59 and are so much nicer than a boring old flip flop.

Wear them with a dress or skirt, or pair them with shorts for a twist on a casual look.

Now if I could only find a great matching bag…

Also, if you are looking for a great nail color to pair…try Lagoon-a Beach from Sephora by OPI.

To read more on Bravadora about the best nail shades from Sephora by OPI…click here!

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This fourth of July don’t forget to show your patriotic colors: Red, White and Blue!

Red: Grab a powerful red lipstick to wear out to a picnic or a baseball game.

Mac in Russian Red is a hot lipstick shade that looks great on all skin types!

White: Spritz on a light refreshing summer scent like Bvlgari Eau Parfumee White Tea.

Bvlgari breezy sexy scent is a delicate mixture of White Tea, and White Pepper with light notes of amber, wood and musk.

Bvlgari Eau Parfumee in White Tea emodies a soothing, unisex scent that captures the essence of summertime romance.

Blue: Complete your patriotic look with a blue nail polish like Sephora by OPI new nail polish shade in Underwater Fantasy.

To read more about Sephora by OPI nail polish best shades click here!

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