"As I mentioned, I have melasma, a deep pigmentation that comes as a result of my birth control. So sun protection is a must for me. I've endured plenty of smelly, chalky, and downright gross sunscreens in my life, just to make sure my pigmentation doesn't get dark enough to look like I have a permanent shadow on my face.
"Shiseido is a brand that has helped me with a lot of my pigmentation issues. For instance, the Future Solution LX Foundation is, yes, pricey, but you need so little of the product for it to be effective that you won't need foundation for another year. Its lightweight formula but heavy-duty coverage has all but made my pigmentation disappear for good.
"The brand's latest launch that I'm so here for is a new formulation of the popular WetForce sunscreen. Ultimate Sun Protection SPF 50+ ($40) now comes in an invisible formula, so while it does appear to have a slight beige tint, it completely disappears on every skin tone. Plus, it goes from a liquid to drying like a powder but still somehow leaves your skin looking dewy." — KJ
