☀️ Double Date vs. Smooth Operator: Which Tinted SPF Is Right for You?

wo SPFs. Two moods. One mission: protected, glowing skin.

We know choosing a sunscreen can feel like dating—some are too clingy, some ghost you midday, and some just aren’t your type. That’s why we created two high-performing, multitasking tinted SPFs: Double Date and Smooth Operator.

Both hydrate. Both protect. Both give you that soft-focus glow. But they’re made for slightly different skin needs and preferences. Let’s break it down.

💕 Double Date = Moisturizer + Chemical SPF + Tint

Think: lightweight hydration, makeup-optional finish, no white cast.

  • SPF type: Chemical (Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene)

  • Texture: Creamy, dewy, melts in

  • Bonus: Moisturizing enough to skip your usual moisturizer

  • Finish: Radiant tint that evens tone

  • Skin type match: Dry, combo, or dull skin

  • Great for: Daily wear, layering with makeup, SPF haters

Why we love it: It feels like skincare, wears like a glow filter, and protects like your skin’s BFF. Perfect for mornings when you need one product to do everything.

👉 Shop Double Date

✨ Smooth Operator = Mineral SPF + Blur + Glow

Think: soft-focus primer with built-in protection.

  • SPF type: Mineral (Titanium Dioxide 8%, Zinc Oxide 3.8%)

  • Texture: Silky, silicone-smooth

  • Bonus: Blurs pores and acts like a primer

  • Finish: Matte-radiant with a light universal tint

  • Skin type match: Sensitive, acne-prone, oily

  • Great for: No-makeup makeup days, touchy skin, reapplication

Why we love it: It’s calm, cool, and collected. If your skin freaks out over everything, Smooth Operator keeps it in check while still serving a glow.

👉 Shop Smooth Operator

💡 TL;DR: Which Should You Pick?

Double Date Smooth Operator
SPF Type Chemical Mineral
Finish Dewy glow Blurred + soft glow
Skin Type Dry / Combo

Sensitive / Oily

Texture Creamy Silky / Primer-like
Makeup? Makeup-optional Makeup-prepping


🧴 Can I Use Both?

Yes! Some of our customers use Double Date on chill days when they want hydration + glow in one step, and reach for Smooth Operator when they want something more matte, sensitive-skin-friendly, or makeup-ready.

🛍 Glow, Your Way

Both are SPF 50. Both protect.
It just depends on how you want your skin to look and feel while it’s doing its thing.

👉 Explore our SPF lineup
Glow protection? Always your type.

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