The Best Blue Light-Blocking Beauty Products, Glasses, and Accessories
Blue light emitted from computer and smartphone screens can affect your sleep, strain your eyes and stimulate the production of free radicals in skin cells. Now that happy hours, workout classes, staff meetings and even Passover seders are happening on our laptops, (it’s been reported that screen time soared 625% last week), you might be concerned about your levels of exposure. Luckily, there are a variety of products that can protect you from its harmful effects, from a luxe Biologique Recherche tinted serum to quirky Morgenthal Frederics frames to sleek, invisible screen protectors. Check out our roundup of the most effective products, here.
1Biologique Recherche Serum de Teint, $140, joannaczech.com
This lightweight tinted serum gives you a healthy glow and protects your skin from UV rays, blue light, and infrared radiation—an ideal everyday product.
2Moscot DR Miltzen-T glasses, $150, moscot.com
The DR in the name of these frames from cult-favorite brand Moscot stands for “Digital Relief,” thanks to a special coating that eliminates glare and filters out blue light.
3Morgenthal Frederics Chromoclear “Relax,” $395, morgenthalfrederics.com
In addition to filtering blue light, these retro-chic frames are made with special lenses designed to help prevent migraines and ease stress and tension.
4Supergoop Unseen sunscreen, $17-34, supergoop.com
Oil-free, SPF 40 and packed with antioxidants, this is a heavy-duty skin protector that feels practically weightless.
5Eyejust screen protector, $34.00, eyejust.com
Eyejust makes sleek, stick-on screen protectors for iPhones, iPads, and laptops that have been approved by ophthalmologists.
6Chantecaille blue light protection hyaluronic serum, $150, olivela.com
This deeply hydrating serum is designed specifically to protect skin from the effects of blue light, while also treating age spots and dullness with powerful botanical ingredients.
7Dr. Barbara Sturm anti-pollution drops, $145, shop.goop.com
Made with purslane and cocoa seed extracts, these drops reinforce your skin’s natural barrier while acting as a shield against harmful rays.
8Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40, $46, iliabeauty.com
This natural, ultra-hydrating blend of niacinamide, squalane, and hyaluronic acid gets an SPF boost from mineral pigments.
9J. Crew Pacific cat eye blue light glasses, $39.50, jcrew.com
Equal parts playful and subtle, these protective cat-eye lenses are cute enough to wear everywhere.
10Tom Ford blue light-blocking glasses, $461, nordstrom.com
Amp up the 1970s vibe of your next Zoom call with these sleek frames.
11Make Beauty Moonlight Primer, $55, needsupply.com
Made with marine algae that protects your skin from free radicals, this charcoal-colored serum (don’t worry, it absorbs clear) also helps block HEV and infrared light.
