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Last week we kicked off our very first Wise Skin Wednesday Live, and we had so much fun with it!
It started as a casual conversation about our favorite everyday sunscreen routine, but it sparked a lot of great questions—and a lot of you stopped in afterward to grab the products we talked about. If you weren't able to catch the live, don't worry. That's exactly why we're following each Wise Skin Wednesday with a blog. Not everyone can tune in while we're live, and this gives you a place to come back to anytime for the highlights. With just three products, you can hydrate your skin, protect it from UV damage, and have a fresh, natural look in just a couple of minutes.
Why Is Daily Sunscreen So Important?
One of the easiest things you can do for your skin is wear sunscreen every single day—not just when you're headed to the lake or spending the day outside.
Even on cloudy days, UV rays reach your skin and contribute to premature aging, dark spots, uneven skin tone, collagen breakdown, and increase your risk of skin cancer. Making sunscreen part of your daily routine is one of the best investments you can make in your skin's long-term health.
Step 1: Start with Protection and Coverage
Our first step is Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36.
This isn't just sunscreen, it's a lightly tinted mineral sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum UV protection while evening out your skin tone. It gives your skin a healthy, natural glow and often replaces foundation for many of our patients on busy mornings.
It's lightweight, hydrating, and makes getting ready feel quick and effortless.
Step 2: Add Protection Without Starting Over
Next comes one of our favorite products, the iS Clinical PerfecTint Powder SPF 40.
This isn't your average setting powder. It's a tinted mineral SPF that helps absorb excess oil, minimize the appearance of pores, and leaves your skin with a smooth, natural finish while adding another layer of broad-spectrum sun protection.
The built-in brush makes it incredibly easy to apply over your makeup without disturbing it. It's perfect before heading outside, after a workout, at a baseball game, on the golf course, or anytime your skin could use a quick refresh.
We love this step because it helps keep your makeup looking fresh while adding another layer of SPF protection.
Step 3: Refresh & Reapply Throughout the Day
The final step is the IMAGE MD Daily Prevention SPF Mist.
Here's something many people don't realize: your morning sunscreen application isn't meant to last all day. If you're outside, sweating, swimming, or simply going about your day, sunscreen should be reapplied regularly to maintain protection.
That's where this mist shines.
The ultra-fine spray goes right over your makeup, so there's no rubbing, smearing, or starting your routine over. Just a quick spray, let it dry, and you're ready to keep enjoying your day.
It's one of our favorite products to keep in the car, your purse, your beach bag, or your golf bag because protecting your skin should be convenient.
Why We Love This Routine
Each product serves a different purpose, but together they create a routine that's simple, realistic, and easy to stick with.
- Alastin HydraTint gives your skin hydration, light coverage, and your first layer of SPF.
- iS Clinical PerfecTint Powder SPF 40 helps set your makeup, reduce shine, and adds another layer of sun protection.
- IMAGE MD Daily Prevention SPF Mist makes reapplying sunscreen throughout the day quick and effortless.
It's a routine that takes just a few minutes but protects your skin all day long.
Healthy Skin Doesn't Have to Be Complicated
One thing we always tell our patients is that the best skincare routine is the one you'll actually use.
You don't need a dozen products to take great care of your skin. A few quality products used consistently can make a huge difference over time.
We're excited to keep bringing you Wise Skin Wednesday each week, where we'll answer common skincare questions, share tips you can actually use, and highlight products we genuinely love.
If you have a skincare question you'd like us to cover during an upcoming Wise Skin Wednesday, let us know! We'd love to hear from you.
We'll see you this Wednesday!
