Why You Should Add Anti-Pollution Makeup Products to Your Daily Routine

March 09, 2020

By: Genesis Rivas | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

Real question: Have you heard about the damaging effects of pollution on your skin? We’re especially looking at you, city girls. If not, well, every time you walk outside and are exposed to harmful environmental factors (urban pollution, cigarette smoke, car emissions, power plants, construction sites and more), your skin is susceptible to a weakened skin barrier, inflammation, dehydration and accelerated signs of aging. But don’t worry, in addition to anti-pollution skin-care products, there are also makeup products formulated to help fight against those harmful external factors, so you can protect your skin and look good while doing it. Check out four of our favorites below.

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Maybelline New York Dream Urban Cover Foundation

This lightweight foundation is made with broad-spectrum SPF 50 and is enriched with antioxidants to protect your skin against pollution. It’s available in 16 shades and leaves a natural skin-like finish.

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Milani Cosmetics Screen Queen Foundation

Have you heard about blue light? It’s what is emitted from our electronic screens, and new research suggests it might cause premature aging. Luckily, you can fight the signs of potential digital damage and look hella good while doing so with the Milani Cosmetics Screen Queen Foundation and its Digital Bluelight Filter Technology. It’s a buildable light- to medium-coverage foundation that seamlessly blurs imperfections for a luminous, natural skin finish.

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Urban Decay All Nighter Pollution Protection Setting Spray

Set your makeup in place (for up to 16 hours) while giving it an extra layer of protection with the Urban Decay All Nighter Pollution Protection Spray. The formula is infused with a blend of minerals such as zinc, magnesium and copper, and it works to fight against free-radical damage caused by pollution.

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Lakme 9 to 5 Naturale Finishing Powder

This universal translucent finishing powder helps set your makeup and give it a foolproof matte finish. The formula is infused with soothing aloe vera and antioxidant-rich green tea extracts to protect your skin from pollution.

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Urban Decay Stay Naked Threesome

This vegan trio contains a bronzer, blush and highlighter that are all formulated with antioxidants and anti-pollution properties to help protect the skin. They also have 14-hour staying power.

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