Finally, I found a product that allows me to apply sunscreen without having to reapply my makeup! Peter Thomas Roth’s Instant Mineral SPF 30 might just end up being my must-have product for the summer. It’s a brush-on powder in a portable little tube for immediate, anytime, broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection. The finely-milled mineral powder provides a translucent, matte finish with physical sunblocks and Vitamins E, C, and A to keep your face protected.

We’ve all heard about how the protective qualities of sunscreen degrade after a few hours and how we should be reapplying our sunscreen throughout the day. That’s a great idea, but I don’t find putting on a cream sunscreen over my make-up terribly appealing. Neither is reapplying my sunscreen and my make-up several times a day. As a result, I don’t … and my face gets more sun that it should. This product is an easy and convenient way to reapply your sunscreen hassle-free and get rid of your mid-day shine to boot. Use it before leaving the office for lunch to give you the sun protection that you had when you first put on sunscreen in the morning.

I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical when first hearing about mineral powder with sun protection. But from the research I’ve done, the SPF is effective if you apply enough. How much is enough? Probably more than you’d use just to powder your nose. So make sure you cover your entire face (and neck and décolletage) for adequate protection. I found that reapplying a little blush afterwards helps because the powder tends to tone down my cheek color.

All you do is shake the tube gently, remove the cap, and press the bristles lightly against your skin to release the powder. Put the cap back on, pop it in your bag, and you’re good to go!