9 Of Our Favourite Facial SPFs With Skincare Benefits
La Roche Posay
Anthelios Age Correct SPF50, £18.75
Infused with dermatological actives to reduce wrinkles, dark spots and improve skin elasticity, Anthelios Age Correct provides the all-important broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection, too. Buy it.
The Ordinary
Mineral UV Filter SPF30 with antioxidants, £8.90
An ultra-refined, lightweight mineral formula with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to block damaging rays, it also contains bio-active antioxidants, hydrating complex and Tasmanian pepper berry to soothe sun-stressed skin. Buy it.
Super Goop
Unseen Sunscreen, £15
This velvety textured ‘invisible’ sunscreen is perfect under make-up. With shine-minimising particles, it actually prolongs the wear of your foundation. Buy it.
Charlotte Tilbury
Invisible UV Flawless Poreless Primer, £40
This blurring skin primer has pore-refining properties that reduce the appearance of fine lines whilst providing a smooth, radiant base for make-up. The broad spectrum SPF50 shields from UVA and UVA rays, as well as pollution and other environmental aggressors, too. Buy it.
Ultra Violette
Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial Skinscreen SPF50+, £34
A silky, lightweight formula that doesn’t pill under make-up, but leaves a satin-like finish that hydrates, primes and protects with Australian antioxidants and SPF50+ protection. Buy it.
Kiehl’s
Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel, £30
A skin-quenching, gel texture, this Kiehl’s gel is perfect for those who find creams too cloying. The high SPF 50+ protection is suspended in a water-weight formula, making it great for oily complexions. It leaves skin smooth, shine-free and protected. Buy it.
Dr Sam’s
Flawless Daily Sunscreen SPF50, £29
A great option for blemish-prone skin, this milk texture lotion calms as it protects, with shea butter to moisturise, lactic acid to clear pores and niacinamide to brighten. Buy it.
Garnier Ambre Solaire
Ultra Light Sensitive Sun Protection Facial Fluid with Hyaluronic Acid, £8
A great high-street buy, Garnier’s Ambre Solaire is packed with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and Vitamin E to replenish skin. The ultra-high protection will help prevent the development of dark spots and the lightweight texture absorbs quickly to leave an invisible shield. Buy it.
No. 7 Protect & Perfect
Intense Advanced Facial Suncare SPF50, £14.95
This enriched sunscreen formula features five-star UVA protection, an antioxidant complex, and Protect & Perfect’s Intense serum too, the latter treating existing deep lines and wrinkles. There are ingredients to tackle dark spots, hyper-pigmentation and encourage skin renewal, too. A great hybrid skincare/suncare formula at a high-street price. Buy it.
7 Tips For Applying Facial SPF Effectively
Minimum SPF
As a minimum, ensure you are using an SPF30 on your face. Whereas our bodies are usually protected from direct sunlight by our clothes, our face is exposed all the time and therefore needs a higher level of protection.Use 365 Days A Year
There is a misconception that you only need to protect your skin from the sun’s rays on bright days. In fact, even in the greyest weather those UVA and UVB rays will break through the cloud and cause damage. By making it part of your morning skin routine it will become a daily habit, come rain or shine.Don’t Forget Your Ears, Lips, Neck And Décolleté
When applying sunscreen, it’s common to forget the peripheries – until they burn. Ensure you are covering your hairline, tops of your ears, back of your neck and right down your décolleté. Use a specific SPF balm for lips and if you have any excess sunscreen left over after applying, use it on the backs of your hands, which will benefit from the added TLC.Skincare Step
Apply directly to cleansed and moisturised skin before any make-up and leave at least 30 mins before any sun exposure to ensure full protection.Reapply Every Two-To-Three Hours
Applying in the morning as part of your morning skincare routine is not enough; you must re-apply every two-to-three hours (or more frequently if you are swimming) to ensure you are keeping the maximum level of protection up.Extra Protection
Keep out of the sun between noon and 3pm when it’s at its strongest and do use wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses to protect your face from the sun at other times.Evening Routine
Ensure you cleanse thoroughly at night to remove all traces of SPF to prevent breakouts and clogged pores.By Lydia Mansi
April 2022
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