What is blue light?

Blue light is also called HEV (High Energy Visible) light. Do not confuse it with UVA or UVB rays. Blue light is emitted from electronic devices such as our smartphones, televisions, and tablets. Also, the main source of blue light that we are always exposed to is the sun, our screens and indoor lighting. It is said that blue light additionally contributes to eye strains, glaucoma, cataract and other kinds of eye diseases.

However, make no mistake that blue light is bad. It isn’t as it plays rather a critical role in maintaining good health as it helps regulate our body’s circadian rhythm, which is our natural sleep-wake cycle. Not only that, but Blue light also elevates your mood and aids your memory as well as cognitive function.

How is blue light damaging to your skin?

Studies have shown that blue light contributes to skin concerns such as photo-ageing, wrinkles, worsening of skin laxity and hyperpigmentation. Another study showed that when your skin is exposed to the blue light from the sun, it causes us more pigments, redness and swelling compared to when someone is exposed to comparable levels of UVA rays.

Source: Hartford HealthCare

Products that prevent blue light damages to the skin

Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++

This product is a multitasking mineral sunscreen that shields your skin from the five major causes of skin damage which are pollution, infrared radiation, UVA, UVB and blue light. Your skin then receives a much needed boost from the inside out as this colour-correcting tint helps even out your skin tone. Not only that, the Vitamin C infused in this product helps brighten your skin and acts as an advanced polymer matrix that fights against the penetration of environmental toxins.

Price: $116.00

Where to buy: lookfantastic.com.sg

Esteé Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex

Price: $105.00

Where to buy: Tangs Singapore

EltaMD UV Replenish Broad-Spectrum SPF 44

This sunscreen formula is dermatologist-formulated and has chemical-free active ingredients infused in it. Not only that, this sunscreen is weightless and provides your skin with powerful sun and HEV light protection while simultaneously combating skin-ageing free radicals from IR and UV radiation.

Price: $64.00

Where to buy: Feel Beautiful Singapore

meeth F Bright UV Base

The perfect sunscreen doesn’t exist! Or does it? Meet the F Bright UV Base by meeth, which is an epic fusion of sunscreen, makeup and skincare! Its formula is gentle, thus making it suitable for everyday use and this ‘miracle sunscreen’ has two jobs.  One, is to help protect your skin from the intense UV rays from the sun and two, to act as a light foundation or makeup base that doesn’t clog your pores and is healthy for your skin too! This is definitely a staple product you need in your bag and it even has SPF44 PA+++ that also lowers the risk of premature ageing! It’s also suitable for all skin tones and skin types, so you don’t have to worry! 

Price: $70.00

Where to buy: meeth & Lazada

BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Defense Radiant Protective Veil

This product is an all-in-one hydrating vile that protects your skin from indoor and outdoor damages. It is also infused with ingredients like cacao extract that helps defend your skin against the damaging effects of blue light while the sugar molecules produce a layer of protection that disables carbon particles and heavy metals from adhering to the skin.

Source: bareMinerals

Price: $57.00

Where to buy: Strawberrynet

Cover FX Water Cloud Primer

This primer by Cover FX is one that is designed to shield your skin against a triple threat of environmental stressors such as blue light, heavy metals, and free radicals. You should definitely go with his primer as it is a cooling mousse primer that has been carefully formulated to defend the skin throughout the day with its skin defence complex that is made from exopolysaccharide and plankton extract.

Price: $62.00

Where to buy: Sephora Singapore

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40

The brand is known for its sunscreens! This Supergoop sunscreen is an antioxidant-rich primer that gives you a broad spectrum of SPF 40 because of the red algae infused in it. Not only that, but the red algae also helps prevent blue light damage. Prep your skin for your makeup with this sunscreen formula as it also gives you a velvety finished and be confident that your makeup will stay put while your skin is protected from HEV light damage.

Price: $50.00

Where to buy: Sephora Singapore

Dermalogica Invisible Physical SPF 30

This is a daily mineral shield that uses an ultra-sheer form of zinc oxide to provide your skin with protection against blue light, UVA and UVBs. In addition to that, this product also contains antioxidant green tea that aids in fighting free-radical skin damage.

Price: $86.00

Where to buy: lookfantastic.com.sg

Esteé Lauder Advanced Night Repair

Esteé Lauder’s hot-selling product, the Advanced Night Repair is infused with hyaluronic acid serum that supports the skin’s natural renewal process that aids in repairing the visible impact of multiple assaults of modern life which are pollution lack of sleep as well as blue light.

Price: $217.00

Where to buy: Sephora Singapore

Elemis Daily Defence Shield SPF 30 Sunscreen

Other than offering a good SPF of 30, this product also shields your skin against high-energy visible light along with pollution. Not only that, this incredibly lightweight formula is also quick and easy to be absorbed by the skin and is also virtually untraceable under your makeup.

Price: $80.50

Where to buy: lookfantastic.com.sg

Chantecaille Blue Light Protection Hyaluronic Serum

Infused with six powerful botanicals and hyaluronic acid. This lightweight serum by Chantecaille provides your skin with the hydration it needs. Additionally, it also protects your skin against HEV light damage from all the long hours you spend in front of your mobile devices as well as your computer screen.

Price: $236.50

Where to buy: lookfantastic.com.sg