What’s the scoop on blue lights I hear you ask? According to some scientific research, blue lights are so bad for your skin that they actually penetrate deeper than UVA and UVB rays. Which I don’t know about you – but to me honestly came as a bit of a shock. It seems everyone I know is acutely aware and talks about the damage that UVA and UVB rays can do, but I have never heard a whisper of blue light damage until now – and it’s coming from our phone.

I’ve done the digging and learnt that because we look at our phone for more than 10 hours a day we are essentially giving ourselves the trifecta of skincare issues… Premature wrinkles (ah!), hyperpigmentation (yikes) and loss of elasticity (you gotta be kiddin’ me). We double down on the damage when we combine this with environmental pollution and sun damage too.

I’ve pulled together a roundup of some products that will repair the damage already done and protect you from blue light, pollution, UVA and UVB. BRB – I don’t know about you, but I’m going to slather myself in all of them now!

Elemis Skin Defence Shield SPF30

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“We already know that stress is a silent ager, and so is sun damage. Now there is evidence to suggest that blue light from all the screens we’re exposed to on a daily basis may cause long-term aging as well. It’s not enough to protect our skin from UVA/UVB rays. On average we look at our phones 157 times per day. This product offers broad protection against factors in the environment, including blue light that can be emitted from the technology we love so much.” Noella Gabriel, ELEMIS Co-Founder

A post shared by ELEMIS (@elemis) on Jul 13, 2018 at 1:47pm PDT

Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50

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Commonly asked question of our City Skin Age Defense SPF 50: "Is this a tinted sunscreen?" No, it works for all skin tones! The light peach tint just works to counteract unevenness. Wear alone or under makeup and rest assured that it won't leave a white cast (like most sunscreens). . Available @sephora and murad.com!

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bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Defense

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For my July @ultabeauty Diamond Perk I received the @bareminerals Complexion Rescue Defense (Full Size!!)🧡 If you have tried this, how do you use it? It has SPF in it, and when I swatch it it has a slight sheen but I’m a little confused on what to do with it. Today I put a little all over my face, over primer but under foundation..Suggestions welcome! 😃 🧡✨🧡✨🧡✨🧡✨🧡✨🧡✨🧡✨🧡✨🧡✨🧡✨🧡✨🧡✨🧡✨ #ultabeauty #ultafreebies #ulta #ultahaul #ultadiamond #spf #bareminerals #baremineralscomplexionrescue #complexionrescuedefense #makeup #makeuphaul #makeupjunkie #motd #beauty #skincare #beautyjunkie #beautyhaul #makeuphoarder

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Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart SPF 50 Hydrating Shield

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Shield yourself. Step up to anti-pollution + sun protection essential #CitySmart.

A post shared by Elizabeth Arden (@elizabetharden) on Oct 21, 2018 at 7:00am PDT

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex

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Did you know – in just ONE week, women said that their skin felt hydrated, looked healthier and beautifully glowing – thanks to #AdvancedNightRepair! Experience our number one serum for yourself: link in bio to shop! #PowerOfNight (Consumer testing on 520 women)

A post shared by Estée Lauder (@esteelauder) on Jan 11, 2019 at 10:00am PST