Anyone who’s serious about skincare knows that your morning routine should include an active-packed serum or moisturiser, followed by sunscreen. But what if you could combine those steps with one potent, protective product?
That’s what the next generation of sunblocks aim to do. Combining skincare and SPF, these multi-tasking marvels will prevent sun damage (and wrinkles) at the same time as delivering complexion-boosting ingredients.
1. Hello Sunday The One That’s Got It All Sun Primer SPF 50, £20
Best for: under make-up
New brand Hello Sunday is already proving very popular with beauty buffs. This fragrance-free primer helps your foundation glide on, and provides protection against UVA and UVB rays.
2. Ultra Violette Queen Screen Luminising Sun Serum SPF 50+, £36, Space NK
Best for: blue light protection
Instantly becoming Space NK’s fastest selling suncare range ever when it launched in March, Aussie brand Ultra Violette is famous for its antioxidant-filled Queen Screen serum, which protects against the blue light that emits from mobile and computer screens.
3. Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen, £19.99, Boots
Best for: mineral protection
If chemical sunscreens don’t agree with your skin, try this mineral formula from Bliss. The lightweight SPF 30 lotion sinks in thoroughly and, unlike some mineral creams, won’t leave any chalky white marks.
4. Evolve Climate Veil Tinted SPF 20, £29, Holland and Barrett
Best for: a hint of colour
A mineral-based SPF 20 sunscreen infused with hyaluronic acid to moisturise, and vitamin-rich lingonberry stem cells, this tinted cream is available in regular, medium and deep shades.
5. Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 30, £33, FeelUnique
Best for: vegans
A bestseller from Aussie brand Grown Alchemist, this mineral SPF 30 is vegan-friendly and made with 100% natural ingredients, including nourishing rosehip oil and hyaluronic acid.
6. Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Sun Milk SPF 30
Best for: budget buy
Infused with coconut and kukui nut oils, this moisturising mineral sun block is PETA approved and great value for money too.
- PROTECTIVE – 100% mineral filters protect against UVA and UVB
- NOURISHING – moisturising formula keeps skin feeling soft
- NO WHITE CAST – simply blends into skin and leaves no white residue
Last update on 2024-04-23 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
7. La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Aquagel SPF 30, £25.87 (was £34.50)
Best for: dry or sensitive skin
Combining hyaluronic acid (which attracts moisture to skin cells) and vitamin B5 (which helps to repair skin damage) this highly hydrating gel moisturiser is gentle enough for sensitive skin types.
8. Liz Earle Environmental Defence Cream Mineral SPF 25, £26
Best for: urbanites
With ingredients that shield against the ageing effects of pollution and blue light, as well as UVA/B rays, this mineral sunscreen is ideal for city dwellers. The slightly pigmented cream gives a glowy finish and works well under make-up.
9. Vichy Capital Soleil UV Age Daily SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen, £20.99, Superdrug
Best for: anti-ageing
An ultra lightweight fluid, this SPF 50 is enriched with peptides, niacinamide and vitamin E, which help to target existing signs of ageing, as well as protecting against future damage.
Best-selling sunscreens for your face
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- ABOUT THE PRODUCT: Enjoy a sun-soaked day the Bondi Sands way with our Fragrance Free Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+. Providing UVA and UVB protection, our water resistant formula is gentle, fast...
- WHY YOU NEED THIS: This daily facial lotion has been formulated to deliver up to 72 hours of hydration, with added Aloe Vera and Vitamin E to leave your skin feeling deeply moisturised. Can be worn...
- HOW TO USE: Shake well before use. Apply liberally and evenly to all unprotected areas 15 to 20 minutes before exposure to the sun. Reapply after periods of swimming, exercise, and towel drying.
- Highly effective: NIVEA sun cream protects healthy skin from the outside against UVA/UVB rays and from premature skin ageing and also protects on the inside thanks to a powerful natural antioxidant
- Delicate facial skin: Light and non-greasy, the sunscreen SPF 50 formula offers an instant and long-lasting mattifying effect without leaving any sticky residue behind
- Normal and combination skin: The face sun cream is ideal for everyday use. Plus, the sun protection formula is ophthalmologically approved (eye-friendly). Skin compatibility dermatologically approved
- Invisible Daily SPF50 facial fluid - Super-light formulation developed by Dr Andrew Birnie, a UK skin cancer specialist, and leading EU scientists.
- Moisturising anti-oxidant sunscreen - Vitamin E enriched to help prevent cellular damage from UV induced free radicals. Reduces the risk of skin cancer and premature skin ageing.
- Dermatologically and clinically tested - Acne-prone and sensitive skin friendly. Hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, fragrance free, non-greasy and water-resistant with no white cast. Paraben Free.
- VERY HIGH PROTECTION: sunscreen serum with very high SPF 50+ protection against UVB, UVA & long UVA, Suitable for daily use on sensitive face area
- INSTANT SKIN BARRIER PROTECTION: formula enriched with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E & Ceramide providing instant skin barrier function protection
- INVISIBLE FLUID TEXTURE: Lightweight texture for daily comfortable wear, Invisibile on all skin tones, Suitable as a base under make-up
Last update on 2024-04-09 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
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