It’s fragrance-free so suitable for sensitive skin, and it contains no parabens or sulphates. It’s also cruelty-free and reef friendly, but we were a little disappointed to see that it only offers 3-star UVA protection. This one is also fragrance-free but it’s got a subtle coconut fragrance. It contains moisturising vitamin E so the skin feels hydrated throughout the day. We love that it’s water-resistant for four hours so if you forget to reapply after swimming you’re still protected. The lotion is also cruelty-free and reef friendly. However, it only offers 3-star UVA protection. While the product is supposed to be fragrance-free, we could detect a subtle scent that was reminiscent of sunshine and holidays, but in a demure kind of way. This sunscreen from Ultrasun is billed as one that’s suitable for the whole family and also protects against infrared-A, UVA and UVB rays. The UVA rating is a little complicated – it doesn’t list it as stars, but as PA+++ - which is a rating system that goes from PA+ to PA++++. This lotion is classed as having high UVA protection with its PA+++ rating. This sun cream from Garnier is perfect for wearing over make-up and topping up your SPF throughout the day.

In terms of actual sun protection, it has a factor of 50+ and protects against UVA and UVB rays. And besides that, it contains a whole host of ingredients — like acerola cherry extract and spirulina — to brighten and soothe your skin. It's cruelty-free, vegan, sustainable, and paraben free too. Pros: Is for application over makeup, comes in a mini size, SPF 50, UVA and UVB protection, skincare ingredients We tested both of these out on a weekend seaside break during the UK heatwave and can confirm that, even though it feels as if you're wearing nothing on your skin, this SPF spray really will protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays and pollution damage for hours on end. Just make sure you're applying liberally and reapplying every couple of hours (or more frequently if you're swimming or sweating heavily). Unlike a lot of spray SPFs, this one isn't full of drying alcohol. It contains a host of moisturising and nourishing ingredients like safflower extract, meadowfoam seed oil, buriti, vitamin A and vitamin E. Gone are the days when sun creams were unpleasant to use, now you can find plenty of incredible sunscreens that are easy to apply, won't leave you shiny or with a white cast and allow you to properly enjoy the sunshine with no burns. Always make sure to look for a suncream that is "broad spectrum", meaning there's protection from both UVA and UVB rays, to prevent ageing wrinkles, dark spots and pigmentation, as well as more serious health issues. UVAs are skin-damaging long waves that can penetrate through the hypodermis tissue, while UVBs are short waves that cause redness and burns, which can lead to skin cancer.Type of Sunscreen: Chemical; SPF Factor: 50; Water-Resistant: No; Size: 60ml; Star ingredients: Tinosorb A2B (advanced sunscreen) Vegan: Yes Type of Sunscreen: Chemical; SPF Factor: 50+; Water-Resistant: No; Size: 40ml; Star ingredients: Acerola cherry extract and spirulina; Vegan: Yes Where to buy sun creams in the UK? We tested this product out when sunbathing on a sunny day in the garden and found it to be effective and incredibly moisturising on my skin (thanks to the added glycerin).

It didn't disturb makeup application either. It didn't pill, make makeup crumble or slide around. In fact, it made a pretty good primer. Pros: Available in factors 15, 30 and 50, absorbs fast, fine mist, UVA and UVB protection, lightweight, no white cast, affordable, rubs in easily, kids version is coloured to make the application more thorough If you're looking for a sun cream for oily skin, SuperGoop's Unseen Sunscreen will become your best friend. With SPF 30, it's an invisible, lightweight formula that won't clog the skin and will keep it protected all day long. Formulated with skincare in mind, not only does it give you full protection against UVA and UVB rays, it delivers major benefits to the skin.This SPF goes above just UV protection, it has triple resistance. This means it protects your skin against aggressors like chlorine and sea and salt water, too. It's also sweat and water-resistant too, which means you're less likely to be reapplying constantly. Unwanted Food or Drink Products - Once supply conditions are broken, there are a number of factors outside of our control that can affect the quality of a product. Therefore perishable goods such as food and drink cannot be returned. Thanks to the added hyaluronic acid, we could ditch my regular serums and moisturisers and go straight in with this cream. So, the skin didn't feel overburdened by-products and we weren't met with any new breakouts by the end of the day.

Since we first got my hands on this product, it's been in our desks or in our cross-body bag at all times. We found that it triples up as sun protection, setting spray, and a toner, and it's great for cooling down on a hot day. Ultra Violette is one of the trendiest suncare brands on the market, and its brand-new SPF50 reapplication mist is a total hit online and in my books. We used this on super oily skin and were relieved to see that this SPF is non-comedogenic and oil-free. Oily skin or not, it's important for everyone to stay hydrated and protected against the sun's harmful rays, and it can be hard to find a product that does both of these things without leaving a greasy film. However, this product does. It's a lightweight mist that you spray over your makeup to top up your SPF and treat your cells with skin-loving ingredients like niacinamide, Vitamin C and E, and aloe vera.

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This cute yellow bottle might only contain 40ml of SPF, but its small size is exactly what makes it the perfect SPF to carry around. Pros: SPF 50, doesn't pill, absorbs fast, UVA and UVB protection, oil-free, lightweight, doesn't clog pores, no white cast, contains moisturising ingredients Coola's sunscreen spray is hands down the most pleasurable, luxurious sunscreen out there. We've been using this brand's products for at least four years, and it's our go-to for everything from beach holidays to pub garden days.

Pros: SPF 30, UVA and UVB protection, lightweight, non-greasy, dewy glow, hydrating, no white cast, holds your makeup in place THERE'S nothing worse than discovering sore sunburns after a day in the sun, but the best sun creams will keep you protected from UV rays, while also delivering benefits to the skin. Featuring SPF 50, you simply spray the sun cream before or after applying makeup to be protected against UV rays, free radicals in pollution and, with its infusion of vitamin E, even dehydration. This one is also water resistant, but not sure for how long, so we reapplied it after swimming to ensure full coverage. It’s fragrance-free and offers broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays, for an affordable price. It’s also water-resistant, although it doesn’t specify for how long. Altruist is a broad-spectrum sunscreen, offering both UVA and UVB protection. We love that it’s cruelty-free, vegan and even coral-friendly. You can also use it on children over two years old. This is definitely one we'll be using again.Paula's Choice is a brand loved for its exfoliants and serums, and this brand-new SPF is bound to be a hit amongst beauty fans and regular folk alike.