We don’t need to warn you about the importance of wearing suncream. From skin damage to wrinkles and even skin cancer, nowadays anyone who’s even remotely skin conscious will know that layering up with SPF as the weather gets hotter is key if you want to protect your face from the many dangers of sun exposure. So where to begin? Suncreams come a dime a dozen at any local pharmacy, but if you want your products to go the extra mile by combining SPF with a host of other skin-saving ingredients, then our edit of these facialist approved summer SPF products will be just up your street. These aren’t the thick, greasy creams your mother smothered all over your face as a child, oh no. These products are packed with a whole range of highly pampering ingredients that are ideal for just about every skin type. Summer, we’re ready for you now…
By Rebecca Hoffnung
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1 Skinceuticals - Sheer Mineral UV Defense SPF 50, £36.75
Best for: sensitive skin
Featuring a silky clear consistency that spreads evenly and dries quickly, Sheer Mineral UV Defense by Skinceuticals has a lightweight, mattifying effect and provides high UVA and UVB protection for all skin types, including sensitive. Full to the brim with a variety of scientifically tested ingredients to help boost your skin’s defences and keep the sun’s harmful rays at bay, this smart little cream should be added to your holiday beauty check-list asap.
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2 DCL - Skin Renewal Complex SPF 30, £117
Best for: SPF + resurfacing
If you’re looking for a hardworking multipurpose day cream that protects against the sun (and then some), look no further than DCL’s Skin Renewal Complex. Powerfully and safely combining the exfoliating action of glycolic acid, SPF 30 defense and emollients to revitalize and retexturize skin, this skin-plumping solution is also packed with a load of other ingredients to keep your skin protected and in check from the sun’s harmful rays. From cell renewal to added tone and luminosity, forget just the summer holidays – use this moisturizer all year round for a noticeably brighter complexion.
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3 Bliss - Triple Oxygen Ultimate Protection UV Moisturizer SPF 33, £35
Best for: a moisture hit
On the hunt for a great SPF that works double duty on your skin? Well the Triple Oxygen Ultimate Protection UV Moisturizer from Bliss is just what the doctor ordered. Designed to protect against both UVA and UVB sun damage, as well as other environmental aggressors that can have a negative impact on your complexion, this compact little bottle is ideal for people with dryer skin who want protection from the sun and a serious moisture hit while they’re at it. Containing vitamin C and green tea extract to help protect the skin from future damage, this cream will leave your face hydrated and healthy looking with a subtle luminosity that lasts all day.
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4 Zo Skin Health - Oclipse Smart Tone Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50, £54
Best for: a clinical approach
The Oclipse Smart Tone Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen by Zo Skin Health is a highly advanced, ultra lightweight sunscreen that uses customisable colour beads designed to blend into almost any skin tone. In other words it gives you a besoke tanned glow to suit your exact skintone. So potent you have to book yourself in with skin specialist first before you can purchase the cream, this SPF 50 formula provides daily protection against harmful, skin ageing UVA and UVB rays, while also preventing melasma and hyperpigmentation. Featuring anti-redness inhibitors, this sunscreen is also enriched with luxurious skin conditioners to help restore the complexion and maintain a hydrated, smooth and youthful appearance.
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5 Vichy - Ideal Soleil SPF 50, £16.50
Best for: SPF + BB coverage
If you’re a self-confessed sun worshiper then you can’t go wrong with Vichy’s Ideal Soleil. Featuring a velvety tinted BB formula and smooth dewy finish, this water-resistant cream is perfect if you like a little coverage throughout the day but don’t fancy wearing makeup to the beach. Enriched with hyaluronic acid and Vichy’s thermal spa water, this cream combines pampering ingredients with expert protection, melting beautifully into the skin for an enhanced and illuminated complexion.
FAQs
Which suncream is best for sensitive skin?
The Skinceuticals Sheer Mineral UV Defense SPF 50 is ideal for sensitive skin. It has a silky clear consistency, dries quickly, and offers high UVA and UVB protection suitable for all skin types.
What facial suncream gives you both SPF and resurfacing benefits?
The DCL Skin Renewal Complex SPF 30 combines exfoliating glycolic acid with sun protection. This multipurpose cream revitalizes and retexturizes the skin, providing defense while improving tone and brightness throughout the year.
Which SPF moisturiser is best if you have dry skin?
Bliss Triple Oxygen Ultimate Protection UV Moisturizer SPF 33 is designed for people with dry skin looking for sun protection and a moisture boost. It contains vitamin C and green tea extract, leaving your skin hydrated and luminous all day.
What sunscreen helps match your exact skin tone?
The Zo Skin Health Oclipse Smart Tone Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 features customizable colour beads that blend to your unique skin tone. It delivers daily protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays, prevents melasma and hyperpigmentation, and creates a bespoke tanned glow.
Which suncream gives BB coverage with SPF protection?
Vichy Ideal Soleil SPF 50 provides a velvety tinted BB formula for smooth, dewy coverage and high-level sun protection. It melts into the skin to enhance your complexion and includes hyaluronic acid for extra hydration.