The summer months can be many things but the most prevalent of those things is that the temperature soars and it is HOT out! That having been said, our usual makeup routines need to be pushed aside for the summer months to give skin a break from the day-to-day application it sees the other 3 seasons of the year and instead treat it prescriptively to the season, and the factors that accompany it.

The idea of going without foundation, even if for only a few days, scares most women – but there’s a solution that protects AND perfects your complexion, at the same time: ZO Skin Health Oclipse Sunscreen + Primer SPF 30.

Developed by renowned dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi, Oclipse ($65) is a multi-tasking sunblock that not only provides effective protection against both UVA and UVB rays, it also stimulates collagen production, shields skin from aggressors that age skin AND makes skin look younger going above and beyond standard sunscreens. And, to top it all off, the all-in-one formula acts as a primer, evening skin tone and creating a silky base for makeup application.

Just as important as the ingredients within Oclipse are those that are left out – the formula is free of chemicals like oxybenzone, sulisobenzone and Parsol 1789 that provide only marginally more protection and help manufacturers pump up the SPF rating.

So, this summer – skip the foundation and pile on the sunscreen, doctor’s orders.