The A Method by Tina Alster, MD, launched SPF Protection Powders that are 100% mineral-based powders that act as a foundation and a sunscreen. These powders come in shades clear, fair, light gold, medium gold, medium tan, medium dark tan, mocha and expresso. These tinted powder shades have an SPF of 30 and the clear shade has an SPF of 50. Each lightweight protection powder creates a barrier against the harmful rays of the sun and pollution in the air.