Summer, although slightly delayed, is finally in full swing and we can’t be more excited to get those bodies out on the sun. Whether you are planning weekend away, or already packing for the long awaited summer holidays, sun protection is your no 1 necessity. We tested and selected our favourite sun care products that will protect you and your family while you are away.
Pharmaceris Sun Care Range
Pharmaceris has an extensive range of sun care protection products to suit anyone from baby to sensitive skin. The Pharmaceris S Safe Protective SPF 50+ is a must-have for parents and guardians of babies and children as it offers a very high protection sun shield against the damaging rays of the sun. It does this using a 100% mineral filter formula, which creates a physical screen on the skin to reflect and diffuse UV rays. Our favourite products is actually Pharmaceris S – Protective Dry Oil SPF 50. Active Formula contains photo-stable UVA and UVB filters which absorb sun rays. It provides top protection against intense solar radiation and harmful external agents and contains vitamin E with a strong anti-oxidising effect.
Ultrasun Sun Care Range
Why we love their products? Swiss sun protection brand, Ultrasun deliver a unique formula to supercharge your natural tan whilst still protecting from the entire light spectrum – UVA (90% absorbance), UVB (SPF30), Infrared-A and blue light rays. Ultrasun’s lamellar technology ensures long lasting protection plus the active ingredient Bronzyl helps stimulate the production of melanin to boost the skin’s natural tanning process.
Delph Sun Care Range
Delph, the trusted vegan sun care brand with its purse-friendly price points, introduces a new look design with upgraded formulas and protects from both UVB and UVA rays. Available in SPF30 and SPF50 which means – SPF 30 blocks 97% of UVB rays, SPF 50 blocks 98% of UVB rays. Delph sun care is vegan and extremely water resistant.
Katherine Daniels Daily DNA Defence
This powerhouse combination doesn’t just provide customisable coverage, but gives your skin the ultimate, broad-spectrum UV protection while doubling up as the best makeup primer you’ll ever use. No more compromising on sun protection, worrying about makeup pilling or shopping around for an effective primer.
Paw Paw Your Gorgeous Skin Day Cream SPF50
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Forever Protecting Day Lotion
This formula is suitable for all skin types and offers the added bonus of SPF 20 to protect from UV rays and help prevent the signs of premature ageing. Featuring aloe vera with a blend of oils that includes brassica napus, castor and desert date, Forever’s Protecting Day Lotion is rich in antioxidants. Castor and desert date oils combine with sunflower oil, all of which contain high amounts of essential fatty acids to give your skin a soft, smooth texture.
Gaia Daily SPF50
he ‘SPF 50+ Daily’ is designed for daily application to the face and neck, to protect against sunburn and harmful rays, along with premature ageing. The SPF moisturiser is formulated with Vitamin E and B5, which both naturally hydrate the skin and help protect the skin cells from damage.
Apeer Lift Day Cream SPF20
This amazing product provides a shield against both UVA and UVB radiation, ensuring comprehensive sun protection while deeply hydrating the skin. RetinART helps reduce hyperpigmentation, refine skin texture, and promote an even and smooth complexion. Key active ingredients such as peptides, niacinamide, and vitamin C contribute to the well-being of mature skin by enhancing collagen production, improving skin elasticity, evening out skin tone, and improving the skin’s water barrier function.
Sensai Silky Bronze Cooling Protective Spray SPF50
Formulated with Uniform Cool Shield – a blend of fine oils refined into a micro-gel to ensure a beautifully smooth, even application – the ultra-fine mist immediately cools, refreshes and hydrates, whilst the invisible formula gives skin a moisturised, natural glow. Sheer and non-greasy with a fresh and delicate peach scent, it offers water-resistant high broad-spectrum protection that safeguards against UV rays and visible signs of premature skin ageing. Ideal for using on those hard-to-reach places, such as the back and makes application throughout the day elegant and effortless.
Embryolisse Moisturiser SPF50
Comfort Zone Sun Care
Sun Soul SPF Body Mists they come in SPF 30 + 50, are water resistant, contain DNA defensive peptides help prevent damage to skin sells, contain nourishing ingredients to keep skin hydrated and have a cleverly designed 360 degree spray mechanism so you can spray hard-to-reach areas! And they come with the beautiful beach bag a s a gift with purchase. We love them all!
Bare Addiction Sun Care
Bare Addiction offers an SPF30 Day Cream, called the Daily Defence Moisturiser with SPF30 and Blue light guard. Our Day cream / facial SPF Sunscreen is great for teens and adults alike who have problematic skin/Hormonal acne and are looking for an SPF product that doesn’t make their skin greasy, block their pores or aggravate oily skin or spots, whilst obviously giving protection.
Evolve Climate Defence Facial Cream SPF30
Climate Defence Facial Cream SPF 30 is an un-tinted, reef-friendly, non-nano Zinc Oxide-based SPF 30 face cream which provides broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection. Lingonberry stem cells help protect the skin from the damaging effects of sun radiation and free radicals whilst improving skin texture. Prickly pear cactus extract deeply hydrates and soothes the skin from irritation and Hyaluronic acid helps promote a firmer, plumper appearance whilst locking moisture into the skin.
Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF30
Dermatologically-tested broad-spectrum SPF50 glow drops to shield the skin from 99% of UVA/UVB rays. The formula is rooted in Ayurveda and is intentially made with acne-prone, hyperpigmented, and sensitive skin in mind with a lightweight and non-clogging serum texture. Includes Zin Oxide, Niacinamide, Centella, and Liquorice Root to provide full skin protection for all skin tones.
Bernie Brown Mineral Sunscreen SPF30
Enriched with mineral-based ingredients, this sunscreen ensures broad-spectrum UVA/UVB defense and prevents premature aging. Tested for water resistance, it leaves the skin protected, hydrated, and smooth without leaving a white cast.