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SPF is a non-negotiable final step in any serious skincare routine. It’s a skincare panacea protecting against skin cancers, premature ageing and hyperpigmentation. It’s such an essential that retailers like Face The Future scrap VAT costs for shoppers each summer, and some dermatologists won’t treat patients unless they promise to follow a strict sunscreen regimen. 

Sunscreens of old (thick, paste-like and chalky white) are but a distant memory, with today’s wave of multi-tasking formulas doubling as serums, moisturisers and even foundations – saving us minutes each morning. Physical sunscreens, also known as mineral or natural sunscreens, call on minerals like zinc to reflect UV rays by creating a physical barrier. Chemical SPFs work differently – they behave like sponges, absorbing UV rays they then convert into heat before releasing this heat from your skin. Chemical formulas are known to look invisible against all skin tones (see Naked Sundays’ CabanaClear Water Gel Serum below – it simply disappears), while physical ones might be better for ultra-sensitive types (Rosalique’s 3-in-1 Anti-Redness Miracle Formula is brilliant for rosacea sufferers). And let’s not forget your hair: swap fried strands for hydrated beach waves with a spritz of UV protective hairspray, like the Living Proof Leave-In Conditioning Spray, which stops hair fibres from breaking under pressure.

Whatever you’re looking for – be it vegan ingredients, delicious scents, pleasing packaging or make-up-friendly textures – there are hoards of high-performance formulas to suit.

Forgo Foundation

2025 is the year of the tinted SPF, with multiple new launches from cult brands. Merit’s The Uniform (named as such because it’s an “everyday staple”) uses plant-derived emollients to give it a blurring, velvety texture that looks exquisite on skin. It evens skin tone without feeling or looking too heavy, which is ideal for balmy days that beg for lighter make-up looks. Likewise, Supergoop’s new Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint leaves a natural-looking finish, and is enriched with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ectoin to balance and soothe irritated, sweaty or dehydrated skin. With skin tints like this, there’s a danger of not using enough product for full protection against harmful rays, but this formula is so lightweight that you can pile on the product without looking cakey.

Beauty of Joseon’s Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen all but broke the internet when it launched earlier this year thanks to its fairly inclusive, 12-strong shade range, which is still novel among Korean beauty brands. The runny liquid is perfect for dry skin, offering a glowy sheen that doesn’t oxidise or slip throughout the day. Then there’s Lumene’s CC Color Correcting Cream, which deposits pigment like a moisturiser (use your fingers) and looks just like skin. It plays particularly well with other base make-up formulas like concealers, blushers and bronzers, melting everything together for a filter-like finish. Though, apply too much and it will look too thick, and it only has an SPF rating of 20. So, pair it with another SPF underneath to ensure you’re properly protected.

Save Face

Tinted formulas might have boomed in popularity, but modern skincare formulas are not to be outdone. The perfect SPF for people who hate SPF, Naked Sundays’ CabanaClear Water Gel Serum applies like a dewy gel, hydrating and refreshing skin with hyaluronic acid and juicy kakadu plum in the process. And, without being hyperbolic, it looks and feels completely invisible on skin. Similarly, Byoma’s Ultralight Face Fluid manages to flood skin with comforting moisture despite its featherlight, runny consistency. The joyful, sherbert-hued packaging is a bonus.

If you prefer something richer, Keren Bartov’s Triple Active Cream is a strong contender for daily use. It feels more like a moisturiser, is rich in antioxidants, and protects and repairs without a hint of greasiness. Even more decadent is U Beauty’s mineral-based Multimodal Defender Balm – a deliciously creamy treatment that cushions skin with plant oils, shea butter and soothing vitamin E (and is perfect for your face or dry elbows alike).

To help even tone without any makeup, colour-correcting SPFs can soothe redness or enliven ashy complexions. Take Rosalique’s 3-in-1 Anti-Redness Miracle Formula, for example, which cancels red tones with a soft green tint. Happily, it’s suitable for hypersensitive skin types, working to conceal, protect and even heal concerns like rosacea and keratosis pilaris. If green isn’t your bag, Aussie brand Mecca Cosmetica’s To Save Face Superscreen revitalises complexions with a peachy-pink hue.

Body Beauty

French skincare brand Nuxe enlivens otherwise-boring body rituals with Sun Oil Gold High Protection, which nourishes and sinks into skin without leaving an oily film. Notes of sweet orange, tiare flower and vanilla are dreamy and subtle gold sparkles catch in the sun. If you crave a creamier, buttery formula, look no further than Emma Lewisham’s Sunceutical Mineral Body Crème. Specifically designed for underloved areas like the décolletage, neck and hands, it feels like a comforting hug – richly soothing and shielding skin with a soft satin finish.

If squirmy kids are in the picture, entice them to stay safe with Le Rub’s eye-catching and user-friendly Sunscreen Mist. The continuous nozzle makes it easy to reach nooks and crannies without adult attention – though adults can also delight in its transparent, lightweight formula that’s packed with refreshing and calming ingredients like niacinamide.

Cool Down

If you burn easily or simply hate feeling overheated, a cooling SPF can bring welcome relief. Darling’s Mist-Me Cooling Invisible Sunscreen Spray is chic with its monochromatic packaging and fresh, floral, powdery scent. In solid form, Gun Ana’s sweat- and water-resistant Multi Guard Stick is great for on-the-go touch-ups in all climes – from icy winds to scorching heat – instantly bringing skin back from the brink with a cocktail of cucumber and mint.

Lip Service

Nobody wants to smear SPF atop lips, lest they taste like chemicals or sport a chalky tint. Enter: SPF lip balms that are specifically formulated for that delicate area. Raybalm’s buttery Lip Screen locks in moisture with a vegan blend of plant oils to prevent premature vertical lines, with a nostalgic scent and scrumptious flavour to boot – it’ll remind you of boiled orange sweets.

Happy Hair

When it comes to hair, we all know that heat equals damage – especially to bleached or dyed strands. Yet, it’s easy to lay the blame on styling tools and forget about the sun. To protect your tresses and prolong the life of your colour, get acquainted with a UV heat protectant like Living Proof’s new Leave-In Conditioning Spray (vegan and smells like an old-fashioned hairspray), or K18’s recently launched HeatBounce Conditioning Heat Protectant (which is a pleasure to wield, thanks to its ultra-fine mist that swiftly detangles knots).

SPF is a non-negotiable final step in any serious skincare routine. It’s a skincare panacea protecting against skin cancers, premature ageing and hyperpigmentation. It’s such an essential that retailers like Face The Future scrap VAT costs for shoppers each summer, and some dermatologists won’t treat patients unless they promise to follow a strict sunscreen regimen. 

Sunscreens of old (thick, paste-like and chalky white) are but a distant memory, with today’s wave of multi-tasking formulas doubling as serums, moisturisers and even foundations – saving us minutes each morning. Physical sunscreens, also known as mineral or natural sunscreens, call on minerals like zinc to reflect UV rays by creating a physical barrier. Chemical SPFs work differently – they behave like sponges, absorbing UV rays they then convert into heat before releasing this heat from your skin. Chemical formulas are known to look invisible against all skin tones (see Naked Sundays’ CabanaClear Water Gel Serum below – it simply disappears), while physical ones might be better for ultra-sensitive types (Rosalique’s 3-in-1 Anti-Redness Miracle Formula is brilliant for rosacea sufferers). And let’s not forget your hair: swap fried strands for hydrated beach waves with a spritz of UV protective hairspray, like the Living Proof Leave-In Conditioning Spray, which stops hair fibres from breaking under pressure.

Whatever you’re looking for – be it vegan ingredients, delicious scents, pleasing packaging or make-up-friendly textures – there are hoards of high-performance formulas to suit.

Forgo Foundation

2025 is the year of the tinted SPF, with multiple new launches from cult brands. Merit’s The Uniform (named as such because it’s an “everyday staple”) uses plant-derived emollients to give it a blurring, velvety texture that looks exquisite on skin. It evens skin tone without feeling or looking too heavy, which is ideal for balmy days that beg for lighter make-up looks. Likewise, Supergoop’s new Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint leaves a natural-looking finish, and is enriched with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ectoin to balance and soothe irritated, sweaty or dehydrated skin. With skin tints like this, there’s a danger of not using enough product for full protection against harmful rays, but this formula is so lightweight that you can pile on the product without looking cakey.

Beauty of Joseon’s Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen all but broke the internet when it launched earlier this year thanks to its fairly inclusive, 12-strong shade range, which is still novel among Korean beauty brands. The runny liquid is perfect for dry skin, offering a glowy sheen that doesn’t oxidise or slip throughout the day. Then there’s Lumene’s CC Color Correcting Cream, which deposits pigment like a moisturiser (use your fingers) and looks just like skin. It plays particularly well with other base make-up formulas like concealers, blushers and bronzers, melting everything together for a filter-like finish. Though, apply too much and it will look too thick, and it only has an SPF rating of 20. So, pair it with another SPF underneath to ensure you’re properly protected.

Save Face

Tinted formulas might have boomed in popularity, but modern skincare formulas are not to be outdone. The perfect SPF for people who hate SPF, Naked Sundays’ CabanaClear Water Gel Serum applies like a dewy gel, hydrating and refreshing skin with hyaluronic acid and juicy kakadu plum in the process. And, without being hyperbolic, it looks and feels completely invisible on skin. Similarly, Byoma’s Ultralight Face Fluid manages to flood skin with comforting moisture despite its featherlight, runny consistency. The joyful, sherbert-hued packaging is a bonus.

If you prefer something richer, Keren Bartov’s Triple Active Cream is a strong contender for daily use. It feels more like a moisturiser, is rich in antioxidants, and protects and repairs without a hint of greasiness. Even more decadent is U Beauty’s mineral-based Multimodal Defender Balm – a deliciously creamy treatment that cushions skin with plant oils, shea butter and soothing vitamin E (and is perfect for your face or dry elbows alike).

To help even tone without any makeup, colour-correcting SPFs can soothe redness or enliven ashy complexions. Take Rosalique’s 3-in-1 Anti-Redness Miracle Formula, for example, which cancels red tones with a soft green tint. Happily, it’s suitable for hypersensitive skin types, working to conceal, protect and even heal concerns like rosacea and keratosis pilaris. If green isn’t your bag, Aussie brand Mecca Cosmetica’s To Save Face Superscreen revitalises complexions with a peachy-pink hue.

Body Beauty

French skincare brand Nuxe enlivens otherwise-boring body rituals with Sun Oil Gold High Protection, which nourishes and sinks into skin without leaving an oily film. Notes of sweet orange, tiare flower and vanilla are dreamy and subtle gold sparkles catch in the sun. If you crave a creamier, buttery formula, look no further than Emma Lewisham’s Sunceutical Mineral Body Crème. Specifically designed for underloved areas like the décolletage, neck and hands, it feels like a comforting hug – richly soothing and shielding skin with a soft satin finish.

If squirmy kids are in the picture, entice them to stay safe with Le Rub’s eye-catching and user-friendly Sunscreen Mist. The continuous nozzle makes it easy to reach nooks and crannies without adult attention – though adults can also delight in its transparent, lightweight formula that’s packed with refreshing and calming ingredients like niacinamide.

Cool Down

If you burn easily or simply hate feeling overheated, a cooling SPF can bring welcome relief. Darling’s Mist-Me Cooling Invisible Sunscreen Spray is chic with its monochromatic packaging and fresh, floral, powdery scent. In solid form, Gun Ana’s sweat- and water-resistant Multi Guard Stick is great for on-the-go touch-ups in all climes – from icy winds to scorching heat – instantly bringing skin back from the brink with a cocktail of cucumber and mint.

Lip Service

Nobody wants to smear SPF atop lips, lest they taste like chemicals or sport a chalky tint. Enter: SPF lip balms that are specifically formulated for that delicate area. Raybalm’s buttery Lip Screen locks in moisture with a vegan blend of plant oils to prevent premature vertical lines, with a nostalgic scent and scrumptious flavour to boot – it’ll remind you of boiled orange sweets.

Happy Hair

When it comes to hair, we all know that heat equals damage – especially to bleached or dyed strands. Yet, it’s easy to lay the blame on styling tools and forget about the sun. To protect your tresses and prolong the life of your colour, get acquainted with a UV heat protectant like Living Proof’s new Leave-In Conditioning Spray (vegan and smells like an old-fashioned hairspray), or K18’s recently launched HeatBounce Conditioning Heat Protectant (which is a pleasure to wield, thanks to its ultra-fine mist that swiftly detangles knots).