Recommended by dermatologists and packed with La Roche-Posay’s extensive knowledge of formulating sunscreens, this practical and portable SPF50 mist is ideal for travelling or stashing in your beach bag. Although it offers broad spectrum high protection, the mist feels light and refreshing which is ideal if your skin already feels greasy in the sun. It leaves behind a gently matte finish with no shiny residue.
Best for mineral sunscreen fans: Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF50+ Mattifying Zinc Skinscreen
Why we love it:
Finding a good sunscreen that you can wear under make-up and that won’t leave your skin feeling sticky or slicked is a tall order, but this mineral formulation manages it with ease. Fragrance-free so as not to cause any added irritation, the formula offers excellent protection for all skin types but especially those prone to oil and sensitivity. ThThe subtle matte finish is lovely whether you apply make-up over it or not.
Best for a long-lasting matte finish: Eucerin Oil Control Sun Gel-Cream Dry Touch SPF50+
Why we love it:
Anyone with acne-prone skin who finds sunscreen only exacerbates their blemishes and breakouts should turn to this highly rated SPF50. Non-greasy, fragrance-free and with a featherlight finish, the formula contains sebum-regulating technology and oil-controlling micro particles that delver an immediate and long-lasting matte effect for up to eight hours. Glycyrrhetinic acid supports the skin’s cell repair activity while licochalcone A and photostable UVA and UVB filters offer comprehensive protection against harmful free radicals and UV rays.
Best for everyday protection: Supergoop! Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion SPF50
Why we love it:
A failsafe option if your skin isn’t drastically oily but you are prone to a little excess shine come the afternoon. Offering broad-spectrum protection from UVA and UVB rays, this lightweight SPF also protects against pollution, blue light and infrared. The cooling fluid formula is a bonus on sweltering days and as well as gently dampening down shine, it promises to be water resistant and sweat-proof for up to 40 minutes.
Best for skin-boosting ingredients: Dermalogica Oil Free SPF30 Matte Sunscreen
Why we love it:
A great all-rounder that protects skin against UV, reduces the appearance of shine and adds hydration where it’s needed thanks to a cocktail of ingredients including zinc gluconate, caffeine, niacinamide, biotin and yeast extract. As well as warding off breakouts, it helps even out skin tone and improves uniformity so that you can feel more confident in your skin.
Best for enlarged pores: Murad Oil and Pore Control Mattifier SPF49
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