THE BEST SPFS FOR YOUR FACE AS PICKED BY OUR BEAUTY EXPERT - FROM SIMPLE, L'OREAL AND MORE
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Hands up if you wear an SPF on a daily basis? And no, the stuff in your foundation doesn’t count – and we’ll come to why later.
We knew there wouldn’t be many hands left up…
Whether we like it or not, we should be applying, and wearing an SPF to our face every day – and that still includes when we’re sitting indoors, out and about for a short time, and during those winter months too.
The reason we need to wear an SPF? Well to protects our skin from not only burning and aging prematurely, but skin cancer too.
A quality SPF will protect your beautiful skin from harmful rays – plus the general elasticity of your skin, collagen reduction, fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation.
Better yet? Most facial SPFs are no longer gloopy, thick, sticky AF, or greasy. In fact, there are loads on the market right now that won’t leave you looking chalky, or pore-clogging either.
Top 3 best SPFs for your face, according to our beauty experts
- Garnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Sheer in Glow – £12.67 from Amazon
- Hello Sunday The Everyday One (Face Moisturiser SPF 50) – £18 from SpaceNK
- L’Oréal Paris Bright Reveal Dark Spot UV Fluid SPF 50+ with Niacinamide – £10 from LookFantastic
Some even have added benefits like anti-aging, or packed full of skin-loving ingredients like Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid. Not to mention those that have added coverage – which is perfect when you’re hitting the beach, or prefer not to wear foundation in the summer.
As for why we shouldn’t rely on the levels of SPF in our foundation alone? Well it’s quite frankly not enough. You should be applying around two finger lengths of product daily – and who’s wearing that much foundation? Not us… or at least since 2006.
That’s around the bottom of a shot glassz, or a teaspoon – and don’t forget your neck and ears either.
So now you’re looking at the best one for your skin?
Well thankfully for you, we’ve enlisted the help of our beauty expect to pick out her favourites, why they’re so good, and added to your skincare repertoire as soon as possible.
Garnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Sheer in Glow
If there's one thing you MUST buy from Amazon today, it's this. Over 6,000 have been sold in the past month and people can't stop raving about it – think Charlotte Tilbury's iconic Hollywood Flawless Filter with Garnier's incredible SPF. Combining both a very high protection SPF50+ to prevent sun damages with Vitamin C, this powerful product will not only help to boost brightness, but also improve your complexion. And that's not all folks as there are also mineral pigments for instant radiance and glow. Consider us sold!
Hello Sunday The Everyday One – Face Moisturiser: SPF 50
Want a dewy finish with sun protection all year-round? Well you'll get it with Hello Sunday, and The Everyday One SPF 50. It's a moisturiser with broad-spectrum SPF 50 – formulated with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C too. The best part? Not only will this moisturiser protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays, but also boosts daily skin radiance. The formula also contains carnosine, a dipeptide composed of two amino acids, which work together to protect against environmental damage – plus signs of premature ageing.
L'Oréal Paris Bright Reveal Dark Spot UV Fluid SPF 50+ with Niacinamide
Now this L'Oréal Paris Bright Reveal Dark Spot UV Fluid SPF 50+ not only offers daily broad-spectrum protection – to reduce the appearance of all types of dark spots – but any post-breakout marks, hormonal spots, sunspots and age spots. How cool is that? What we love most about this SPF is the ultra-lightweight, non-oily fluid. You'll still get that high UV protection, but added skincare benefits from niacinamide and LHA, which help to reduce the appearance of dark spots. Best of all? This won't leave any white cast or greasy residue – as the fluid can be used daily and is suitable for all skin types and tones.
Soltan Brightening Protect & Moisturise Facial Suncare Cream with Vitamin C SPF50
Soltan Brightening Protect & Moisturise Facial Suncare Cream with Vitamin C SPF50 has the highest UVA star rating possible – which is great news. If you weren't aware, UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin, causing long-term skin damage and premature ageing. The UVA star rating system (clearly pictured on on the products) shows how much protection a product has, with five stars being the highest level. And it doesn't get better than that!
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50
Ahh the brand we all know and LOVE – Elizabeth Arden. This Eight Hour Cream Sun Defense For Face SPF 50 helps shield your skin against harmful UVA/UVB rays,that can cause the dreaded sunburn, surface skin cell damage and premature signs of aging. Compared to the Protectant, this is a lightweight and oil free formula. Just like we'd hope, the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Sun Defense For Facepromises to hydrate skin using – the revolutionary eight hour formulation – while acting as the perfect skin protectant to prevent the unwanted effects of sun exposure. It's a win win if you ask us.
MALIN + GOETZ SPF 30 High Protection Sunscreen
Our beauty expert used an entire tube of this over the summer last year – and loved it. What makes the Malin + Goetz SPF 30 Sunscreen High Protection different? Well it's a mineral sunscreen that also helps to brighten and hydrate the skin. Thanks to the 'gel-cream formula', this sunscreen absorbs quickly without any residue – and the most gorgeous glow to the skin. With a non-greasy formula, this sunscreen provides non-irritating, water-resistant broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays as well as environmental aggressors. Using innovative, cold-processed MicroSperse technology, this sunscreen from MALIN + GOETZ is made with clean ingredients, so you know you're in good hands.
Bondi Sands Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ for Face – Fragrance Free
Get ready to enjoy a sun-filled day, knowing your skin is fully protected with the Bondi Sands Daily Moisturising Face SPF 50+ Sunscreen Lotion. Providing powerful UVA and UVB protection, this water resistant formula is gentle, fast absorbing and dries to with an invisible finish – meaning no white cast on your face. Formulated to deliver up to 72 hours of hydration, you'll also find that this SPF has added aloe vera and vitamin E – to leave your skin feeling deeply moisturised. Best of all? It can be worn alone or under makeup – and it's both paraben and sulphate free. Woo!
Simple Protect 'N' Glow Radiance Booster SPF 30
Tired of tired-looking, dull skin? We hear you. That's why Simple created the Protect ‘N’ Glow Radiance Booster SPF 30. Think of it as your new BFF, for non-stop radiant skin, and the perfect addition to your skin care routine – with triple protection against potentially skin-damaging elements of modern life. UV rays, coupled with overexposure to everyday pollution – and even blue light from your electronic devices – can leave your skin looking dull and feeling sensitive. This Protect ‘N’ Glow face moisturiser boosts your skin’s antioxidant levels, and helps protect against skin-damaging UVA and UVB rays, pollution plus blue (electronic) light. The result of using this? Think invisible, non-chalky and fast-absorbing. Yes, this moisturiser with SPF glides on like a serum, leaving no greasy or sticky feeling.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMUNE 400 Invisible Fluid Tinted SPF50
Dedicated to finding solutions for all skin concerns no matter how big or small, the dermatologist-approved French pharmacy brand La Roche-Posay is here to save sensitive skin from everyday irritations. Boasting a new, exclusive new sun filter ‘Mexoryl400’, the Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid Tinted SPF 50+ is the elite protector against Ultra Long UVA rays. This is the ultimate skin protector for reactive skin – to keep it safe from UVA, UVB and Ultra Long UVA rays. The clever, tinted fluid feels weightless on the skin and, even better, won’t mess up your make up with weeping eyes! Need more persuasion? Well the high protection fluid is non-sticky, non-greasy and ultra-resistant to sand, water and sweat. Ticking all our boxes and more, this is heading straight into our holiday haul.
Ultra Violette Lean Screen Mineral Mattifying Fragrance Free Skinscreen SPF 50+
Designed with sensitive, oily and reactive skin in mind, this Lean Screen Mineral Mattifying Fragrance Free Skinscreen SPF50 is a zinc-only, mineral formula, that doesn't look – or feel heavy – on your skin. Perfect in the summer, right? Ultra Violette's Lean Screen Mineral Mattifying Fragrance Free Skinscreen SPF50 is a mineral-only SPF that will have you re-thinking everything you know about mineral SPFs. For starters, it won't feel heavy too heavy on the skin, or have you looking like a cricketer. Better yet, even the most sensitive skin won’t throw a tantrum.
Now there are no excuses to ever leave the house without sufficient sun protection ever again, okay?
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