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Best hydrating sun cream
Vichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water Hydrating SPF 50
Blending Vichy's signature mineral-rich water with hyaluronic acid, this deeply hydrating SPF spray soothes and refreshes while providing substantial sun protection. With a shine-free, transfer-proof finish, this lightweight mist ranks in our top tier of effortless sunscreens.
Best rich sun cream
Dr. Barbara Sturm Body Sun Cream SPF 30
Acclaimed for her celebrity clientele and chic, minimalist formulations, Dr. Barbara Sturm is a reigning name in the beauty hall of fame. This rich sun cream is no exception, infused with cranberry fruit extract for free radical protection, tannins to revitalise sun-stressed skin and sunflower sprout to energise your natural barrier.
Best milky sun cream
Lancaster Sun Body Milk SPF30
Known for its vibrant hue and resilient formulas, Lancaster's non-greasy body SPF has quickly become a regular in our summer beauty bags. This sensorial milky texture melts into skin momentarily, leaving a veil of lightweight protection behind.
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Best lightweight sun cream
Caudalie Vinosun High Protection Spray SPF 50
This plush vitamin E-infused formula is ideal for topping up your protection throughout the day. More than just another SPF mist, it provides a layer of nourishing hydration signed and sealed with a water-resistant, grease-free promise.
Best invisible sun cream
Heliocare Invisible Spray
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Suitable for all skin tones, this non-greasy, transparent mist is ideal for maintaining a streak-free glow in the sun. With water and sand-resistant properties, you can rely on this lightweight SPF to keep you protected whether you're sweating, swimming or towelling down.
Best sports sun cream
Saltee Body Active Sun Lotion SPF 30
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This multi-tasking SPF targets tired aching muscles as well as protecting against harmful UV beams. Looking for a lightweight, velvety milk to accompany your summer sporting activities? This is the one.
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Best luxury sun cream
Sisley Paris Super Soin Body Cream SPF 30
As you likely expect from a name as prestige as Sisley, this sun cream feels more like a luxury body treatment than an SPF. The camellia and mango extracts create an ultra-rich texture, while geranium and lavender essential oils deliver a light, fresh scent.
Best glowy sun cream
Ultra Violette Extreme Screen Hydrating Body and Hand Skinscreen
There's a sublime finish to Ultra Violette's first sun cream for the body: it's dewy and gleaming, but not overtly sparkly. In fact, it makes legs look so good, even the most sunscreen-averse will be slathering it on every single morning.
Not just a good-looking brand, Ultra Violette is a leading Australian sunscreen player: and if you can satisfy the regulators in the world's strictest SPF country, you're excelling everywhere else, too.
Best SPF oil
Nuxe Sun Tanning Oil Face and Body SPF 30
This indulgent golden oil boasts a silky texture and the most beautiful scent, so is ideal for anyone truly reluctant to slather on the SPF. It might feel just like a luxe body oil, but we can report it keeps skin truly well-protected.
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Best sun cream for face
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMUNE 400 Invisible Fluid SPF 50
When it comes to facial sunscreen, it pays to choose a thoughtfully formulated option – especially when your complexion is sensitive. Recommended by legions of dermatologists, La Roche-Posay's entire Anthelios line is a fail-safe choice.
The latest iteration (there's plenty to choose from) is watery in texture and leaves behind a very subtle dewy glow. It contains advanced, broad-spectrum UV filters to ensure your skin stays completely protected, even in the hottest of temperatures.
Best mineral SPF for face
Summer Friday ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen
A mineral face SPF is a wise choice for anyone with especially sensitive skin, but it's true that many formulas feel thick and leave an unattractive white cast over your complexion. A brilliant new launch, Summer Fridays' silky sunscreen is created with chemical-free UV shields, leaves skin balanced, not oily, and layers perfectly beneath make-up.
Best sun cream for applying over make-up
Garnier Ambre Solaire Over Makeup Super UV Protection Mist SPF50
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Sun cream reapplication can be tricky for the everyday make-up wearer. How do you top-up your essential sun protection without disrupting the base beneath? This clear hyaluronic acid spritz makes short work of that concern, misting over make-up for a dewy SPF 50 shield.
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Best sun cream for the whole family
Ultrasun Super Sensitive High SPF30 Family Formula
If claggy suncreams tend to break you out in pricky heat, try Ultrasun's extra-gentle formula. It's suitable for children and adults, free from synthetic fragrances, and resists water (although that doesn't release you from reapplying regularly).
Best oil-free sun cream
Lancaster Sun Sensitive Oil-free Milky Fluid SPF 50
An untraceable, non-sticky finish is essential looking for making an SPF appealing to reapply, which is why this oil-free sunscreen milk has us topping-up like clockwork. Armed with a coral friendly soft-silk texture, it absorbs effortlessly for a comfortable factor 50 sun shield.
BEST SUN CREAM FOR FACE AND BODY
Shiseido Expert Sun Protector Face and Body Lotion SPF 50+
If you're travelling light, or simply want to save space on your bathroom shelf, a face and body sunscreen is a wise move. This one from Shiseido strikes just the right balance: it's light enough not to feel suffocating on skin, yet delivers SPF 30 protection.
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Best water-resistant sun cream
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
Sun Bum has been the sunscreen brand of choice in California for the past decade, and is now available on our shores. This original vegan-friendly lotion is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, and made with reef-friendly filters.
Best sun cream spray
Coola SPF50 Organic Classic Body Sunscreen
This barely there sun cream mist pairs moisturising safflower extract with vitamins A and E for a silky boost of sun protection. With natural guava mango aromas, not only does this user-friendly spray absorb into skin instantly, it also benches the dreaded traditional sunscreen scent.
Best sun cream for prolonged exposure
Ultrasun Spray Sports Clear SPF 30
Formulated with sport in mind, this clear sunscreen is actually a great choice for anyone spending all day out in the sun – children included. The clear spray is light and watery, so sinks in quickly without leaving a white residue or yellow marks on clothing. It's free from fragrance and water-resistant, too.
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