Packing for a December getaway, the travel size tube of Alpha-H Protection Plus Daily SPF 50+ quickly became a key player when I began to sort out my beauty kit. Departing the freezing temperatures in New York for weather that resembles Australia’s Gold Coast this time of the year, facial sunblock realness was at the very top of my list. While I savored the upcoming two weeks of intense sunshine over the holidays, I refuse to travel with more than an ounce of product from any single skincare department, so this deluxe size gem fit right in!
Part of the stupendously generous care package I received from the Australian award-winning Alpha-H brand a few months back, Protection Plus Daily SPF 50+ had been flying under my radar till last week. I am many things, but not a sunscreen fanatic, which is not something someone as passionate about skincare as I am should brag about. With the stigma of being greasy, messy and heavy, some sunblocks leave a white cast that is harder to remove than my worst middle-school memories.
One barely notices the universal tint of its light creamy texture as Alpha-H Protection Plus delivers a soft focus effect beneficial to every skin tone. Wait for it, wait for it… without leaving a trace of white cast behind! This daily SPF is packed with Pomegranate Seed Oil to fight free radical damage, Pycnogenol that has antioxidant benefits comparable to those of Vitamin C, nourishing Honeycomb Extract, and Mango Seed Butter, which has natural ability to fight UV damage.
Its genius spreadability, courtesy of moisture binding Silica, makes this Alpha-H sunscreen superbly hydrating without being heavy. Color and fragrance free, and suitable for all skin types, it absorbs flawlessly on my combination skin and leaves a matte finish. Protection Plus Daily SPF 50+ is the sole treatment product on days on which I’m soaking up some sun. Given the broad spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays that it provides, this one is a staple for anyone looking to luxe up their SPF.
Although the brand is best known for Liquid Gold formulas that contain Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Protection Plus Daily SPF 50+ is completely free of AHAs since they significantly increase the skin’s sensitivity to the sun. As with any sunscreen, apply Alpha-H SPF on clean, dry skin at least 20 minutes before exposure to the sun and reapply it after an hour or two.
Available at alpha-h.com, beautybay.com, cultbeauty.co.uk as well as QVC UK. $49.95-£29 for a 50ml tube
