Does your sunscreen sit so horribly under make-up that it makes you want to cry? Or make your face so shiny it looks as though you’ve been crying? Or melt into your eyes so you end up actually crying? Turn to these formulas instead, SPFs that sit beautifully on the skin, working under or instead of make-up and providing exemplary protection from sun damage.
Sisley Sunleya GE Age Minimising Global Sun Care SPF50
£228; johnlewis.com
Sisley’s super-luxurious skincare line, Sisleya, is one of the best out there due to its potent active ingredients. If you want your suncare to be as serious as your face cream, this Sunleya SPF is unbeatable. The texture, as with all Sisley products, is divine too.
Sarah Chapman Skin Insurance SPF 50 Invisible
£69; sarahchapman.com
This lightweight and luxurious formula leaves a finish that is smooth and radiant. Packed with antioxidants alongside a high level of SPF protection, not only does it protect the skin but it also makes it look instantly brightened, so much so that you might find yourself wearing less make-up on top of it, if any.
Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50
£65; spacenk.com
If anyone takes their suncare seriously, it’s the Japanese, so you can trust you’re in safe hands with this offering from the J-beauty brand Tatcha. The formula is incredibly lightweight, feeling like a milky serum. In fact the impressive ingredient list, which includes skin-tone-evening niacinamide and nourishing hyaluronic acid means you could streamline your routine and count this as a true two-in-one (serum and SPF) product.
Lancaster Sun Perfect Illuminating Cream SPF 50
£23; lookfantastic.com
You might know Lancaster for its beloved body sunscreens and tanning products, but its suncare doesn’t stop at your shoulders. This new facial SPF is developed with its most advanced SPF technology, alongside anti-ageing benefits that target wrinkles, dark spots, dehydration and lack of firmness. It has a velvety feel, sits on the skin with no tacky or sticky finish and is especially good for mature skin.
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Skin Protection Fluid SPF 50
£55; elemis.com
If like us you’re a fan of Elemis’s skincare (if you haven’t smothered your face in its delicious Pro-Collagen cleansing balm, do yourself a favour and add it to your basket) then don’t bother straying from the brand when it comes to suncare. This SPF feels rich to the touch but sinks into skin smoothly, leaving a silky but not shiny finish and a hydration that lasts all day long.
Supergoop Mineral Mattescreen SPF 30
£35; cultbeauty.co.uk
For those with oily skin, finding an SPF that won’t result in your foundation slipping straight off your forehead come midday is a tall order. But this one, with it’s oil-controlling formula, does just that and more. It provides a shine-free but not flat base for make-up and a slight blurring effect on pesky open pores too. Don’t be worried on first use: the texture feels oddly greasy, but it dries down beautifully in seconds.
Hampton Sun Age-Defying SPF 50 Mineral Crème
£50; revolve.com
Defining itself as the world’s most luxurious suncare brand, Hampton Sun was created with the promise of using the best ingredients, delivering immaculate formulas and protecting the beautiful skin of beautiful people. Inspired by the chic east coast beaches, Hampton Sun’s products even smell rich, packed with the scent of the Privet blossom that permeates the exclusive destination.
MZ Skin Hydrate & Nourish Age Defence Retinol Day Moisturiser SPF30
£95; spacenk.com
For the days that you’re in a bind for time, this three-in-one product combines hyaluronic rich moisturiser, a day-safe dose of retinol and SPF 30 into one hydrating and brightening pot. It’s a great option for those who struggle to remember to use sun protection daily (although for seriously sunny days an extra layer of SPF is recommended).
La Mer the SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid
£95; harrods.com
If you’re a diehard La Mer fan who couldn’t possibly stray from the iconic brand and its Miracle Broth (their marine-sourced super-elixir) then don’t settle for anything less when it comes to suncare. This lightweight and silky SPF protects the skin while infusing it with that infamous La Mer hydration.
EviDens The Total Shield SPF50
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£140; harrods.com
Beloved in Japan and growing in popularity in the UK, the Japanese luxury skincare brand EviDens de Beauté follows the “Kaizen philosophy” — the never-ending quest for perfection. So it’s not surprising that for many this is the perfect SPF: non-greasy, high in UV protection, packed with skincare ingredients and a perfect smooth base for make-up application.
