SUNSCREEN, SITUATIONSHIPS
& Sticky Skin: A Guide
By Joey – confused in love, committed to SPF
There’s something about summer that makes everything feel… messier. Hair gets bigger, emotions run wilder, and your skin? It’s sticky, shiny, and desperately trying to keep it together. Kinda like your love life. Between half-texted flings and that new mineral sunscreen that refuses to blend, I found myself asking: why does protecting myself always feel so complicated?
My SPF gave me the ick
Let’s talk about the first red flag of summer — sunscreen that leaves a white cast, pills under makeup, or makes youglisten like a greasy croissant. I was loyal, I was patient, I tried all the hacks. But the truth is: not every SPF deserves your commitment. Just like that guy who says “I’m not looking for anything serious.”
My skin needed consistency, not chemistry
After one too many breakouts from mystery formulas, I realized my skin (much like me) needed reliability. Enter:lightweight, non-comedogenic, and actually wearable SPF. The kind that doesn’t make you second-guess your plans or your pores. You know what else helps? A gel-cream like Sunkiss Remedy underneath to calm things down before the drama begins.
I started setting boundaries (and reapplying)
The moment I stopped chasing chaotic formulas (and people), things got better. SPF became a ritual, not a burden. Ilayered it like I layered my standards — intentionally and with zero apologies. I even started reapplying in public, like theicon I am. It’s not “extra,” it’s self-respect.
Being protected doesn’t make you boring
Protecting your skin (or your heart) isn’t about shutting everything out. It’s about choosing what gets in. So yes, I still flirt with a little sun. I still fall for peachy blushes and late afternoon walks. But now I do it with SPF in my bag and a barriercream in my fridge. And honestly? That’s the real glow.
You can be hot, heartbroken, and still sun-safe. Just pick the right protection.