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 /  29 June 2018  

#  The Best SPFs For Every Skin Type  


Whether you’re on the hunt for a family-friendly sun cream or a formula that’ll soothe skin prone to heat rash, we’ve scoured the beauty shelves to find the SPFs you need to know. Consider this your summer skincare cheat sheet…  


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## Best For Face 



 

 

 

It’s common knowledge facial SPFs are a daily skincare essential, but finding a formula you’re happy with is another matter entirely. Thanks to new formulations and a bevy of research, the latest launches are better than ever: our top picks include the recently launched [Soleil Toujours Extreme UV Mineral Sunscreen](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36362&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spacenk.com%2Fuk%2Fen_GB%2Fsun-tan%2Fsuncare%2Fface-suncream%2Fextr%25C3%25A8me-uv-mineral-sunscreen-spf-45-for-face-UK300024682.html%3Fgclid%3DEAIaIQobChMIlNyb49OA3AIV), a chemical-free formula that’s packed full of antioxidants to target ageing and protect from long-term damage as well as[ Dr Dennis Gross’ Instant Radiance Sun Defense](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35269&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cultbeauty.co.uk%2Fdr-dennis-gross-skincare-instant-radiance-spf40.html), which boasts a clever colour-correcting complex to blur imperfections, making it ideal for off-duty days.

 

 

 



 

 

 ![Instant Radiance SPF40 from Dr Dennis Gross Skincare](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/dr-dennis-gross-instant-radiance-sun-defense-sunscreen-broad-spectrum.jpg?itok=mBkrjRmF)

 

 

 

[#### Instant Radiance SPF40](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35269&murl=https%3A//www.cultbeauty.co.uk/dr-dennis-gross-skincare-instant-radiance-spf40.html)

##### Dr Dennis Gross Skincare, 



£46

 

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 ![SPF30 Tinted Moisturiser from Sisley](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/sisley-super-stick-solaire.jpg?itok=Z9mrfqD-)

 

 

 

[#### SPF30 Tinted Moisturiser](https://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_123530964599_-1)

##### Sisley, 



£69.50

 

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 ![Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF45 from Soleil Toujours](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/soleil-toujours-extreme-uv-mineral-sunscreen-spf-45-face.jpg?itok=Hcj5K6io)

 

 

 

[#### Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF45](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36362&murl=https%3A//www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/sun-tan/suncare/face-suncream/extr%25C3%25A8me-uv-mineral-sunscreen-spf-45-for-face-UK300024682.html%3Fgclid%3DEAIaIQobChMIlNyb49OA3AIV)

##### Soleil Toujours, 



£45

 

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## Best For Kids 



 

 

 

There’s a lot to think about when choosing sun cream for the little ones: protection, obviously, but also other factors like ease of application, fragrance, price and how it makes the skin feel when it’s on. [Evy Technology’s Sunscreen Mousse ](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36362&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spacenk.com%2Fuk%2Fen_GB%2Fsun-tan%2Fsuncare%2Fbody-suncream%2Fsunscreen-mousse-spf-50-kids-UK200021432.html)makes sunscreen fun with its light, fluffy formula that forms a barrier against sun, water and chlorine – find it in Space NK. For babies, [Coola’s SPF 50 Sunscreen Stick](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36362&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spacenk.com%2Fuk%2Fen_GB%2Fsun-tan%2Fsuncare%2Fbody-suncream%2Fspf-50-mineral-baby-sunscreen-stick-UK200021378.html) is efficient but gentle and delicate enough to use all over, while [Ultrasun’s Family SPF30 ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.com%2Fultrasun-spf-30-family-sun-lotion-100ml%2F10570205.html%3Fgclid%3DEAIaIQobChMI2pndmMr42wIVRjbTCh38ng_vEAAYAiAAEgJQPvD_BwE%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%26dcl)is fast-absorbing, non-greasy and non-sticky, making it ideal for adults and little ones alike.

 

 

 

 ![SPF50 Sunscreen Stick from Coola](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/coola-spf-50-mineral-baby-sunscreen-stick.jpg?itok=bk2FeVDA)

 

 

 

[#### SPF50 Sunscreen Stick](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36362&murl=https%3A//www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/sun-tan/suncare/body-suncream/spf-50-mineral-baby-sunscreen-stick-UK200021378.html)

##### Coola, 



£23

 

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 ![Sunscreen Mousse SPF50 from Evy Technology](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/evy-technology-sunscreen-mousse-spf-50-kids.jpg?itok=-nn-bCub)

 

 

 

[#### Sunscreen Mousse SPF50](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36362&murl=https%3A//www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/sun-tan/suncare/body-suncream/sunscreen-mousse-spf-50-kids-UK200021432.html)

##### Evy Technology, 



£26

 

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 ![SPF30 Family Sun Lotion from Ultrasun](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/ultrasun-family-spf30.jpg?itok=0TWmXNbt)

 

 

 

[#### SPF30 Family Sun Lotion](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A//www.lookfantastic.com/ultrasun-spf-30-family-sun-lotion-100ml/10570205.html%3Fgclid%3DEAIaIQobChMI2pndmMr42wIVRjbTCh38ng_vEAAYAiAAEgJQPvD_BwE%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%26dcl)

##### Ultrasun, 



£19

 

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## Best For Fitness Fiends 



 

 

 

If you’re a keen runner or like to stay active on holiday, it’s worth investing in an SPF that’ll have you covered even when you’re hot and sweaty. [Shiseido’s WetForce SPF 50+](https://uk.strawberrynet.com/skincare/shiseido/ultimate-sun-protection-lotion/222267/) gets our vote – the palm-size bottle will easily fit in your pocket and the innovative formula becomes stronger as it comes into contact with water or perspiration. [Lancaster’s Sun Sport Wet Skin](https://www.feelunique.com/p/Lancaster-Sun-Invisible-Mist-Wet-Skin-Application-SPF30-200ml) is also one to try – it can be applied to dry or wet skin and protects against UVB, UVA, visible light and infrared.

 

 

 

 ![Sun Protection Lotion from Shiseido](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/shiseido-ultimate-sun-protection-lotion-wetforce-spf-50.jpg?itok=uxz2_tdu)

 

 

 

[#### Sun Protection Lotion](https://uk.strawberrynet.com/skincare/shiseido/ultimate-sun-protection-lotion/222267/)

##### Shiseido, 



£32.50 *(was £33.50)*

 

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 ![Sun Invisible Mist SPF30 from Lancaster](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/sun-sport-wet-skin-spf30.jpg?itok=YXrHXwDj)

 

 

 

[#### Sun Invisible Mist SPF30](http://track.webgains.com/click.html?wgcampaignid=22086&wgprogramid=347&wgtarget=https%3A//www.feelunique.com/p/Lancaster-Sun-Invisible-Mist-Wet-Skin-Application-SPF30-200ml)

##### Lancaster, 



£25

 

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 ![SPF50 Transparent Sun Protection from Ultrasun](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/ultrasun-sport-gel-spf50-new.jpg?itok=FpWGq1Qm)

 

 

 

[#### SPF50 Transparent Sun Protection](https://www.ultrasun.com/en-GB/shop/body-normal-skin/product/sports-gel-spf-50/200)

##### Ultrasun, 



£26

 

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## Best For Sensitive Skin 



 

 

 

Whether you’re prone to heat rash or find your skin reacts easily to standard SPFs, it’s worth doing some research to find a formula that’ll nurture more sensitive skin. [La Roche Posay’s cult Anthelios Comfort Sun Lotion](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Fla-roche-posay-anthelios-comfort-sun-lotion-spf-50-plus-100-ml-10083896) comes highly recommended – made without fragrance or parabens, it’s ideal for skin that’s allergic or intolerant to the sun. We also rate [Piz Buin’s Allergy Lotion](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Fpiz-buin-allergy-lotion-spf30-200ml-10022276), developed with dermatologists to protect sun-sensitive skin and packed with Calmanelle, a unique anti-irritant complex proven to strengthen the skin’s resilience to the sun.

 

 

 

 ![Sun Allergy Protection SPF50 from Eucerin](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/eucerin-sun-allergy-protection-creme-gel.jpg?itok=ZfLi5vLH)

 

 

 

[#### Sun Allergy Protection SPF50](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A//www.boots.com/eucerin-sun-allergy-protection-creme-gel-spf50-10171034)

##### Eucerin, 



£14.25 *(was £19)*

 

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 ![Comfort Sun Lotion SPF50 from La Roche-Posay](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/la-roche-posay-anthelios-comfort-sun-lotion-spf50.jpg?itok=UrAu-UBz)

 

 

 

[#### Comfort Sun Lotion SPF50](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A//www.boots.com/la-roche-posay-anthelios-comfort-sun-lotion-spf-50-plus-100-ml-10083896)

##### La Roche-Posay, 



£10.50 *(was £14)*

 

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 ![Allergy Lotion SPF30 from Piz Buin](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/piz-buin-allergy-lotion.jpg?itok=VZ0dptRJ)

 

 

 

[#### Allergy Lotion SPF30](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A//www.boots.com/piz-buin-allergy-lotion-spf30-200ml-10022276)

##### Piz Buin, 



£7

 

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## Best For Skin That Tans Easily 



 

 

 

If you were blessed with skin that tans easily, look to one of these melatonin-boosting formulas. Vichy’s genius [Bronzing Sun Protection Water ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Fvichy-ideal-soleil-bronzing-sun-protection-water-spf-30-200ml-10250721)is brimming with beta-carotene, naturally rich in antioxidants to give your tan a helping hand, while [Bioderma’s BRONZ Dry Oil ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Fbioderma-photoderm-bronz-dry-oil-spf-30-200ml-10202390)stimulates the skin’s natural tanning process. [Institut Esthederm’s Adaptasun](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36362&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spacenk.com%2Fuk%2Fen_GB%2Fsun-tan%2Fsuncare%2Fbody-suncream%2Fadaptasun-body-spray-strong-sun-UK200017278.html) is also one to try – the range doesn’t use the SPF rating system, instead encouraging you to choose the product by your skin type and the intensity of the sun you wish to protect yourself from; the clever formula trains the skin to fortify itself at a cellular level.

 

 

 

 ![Bronz Dry Oil SPF30 from Bioderma](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/bioderma-photoderm-bronz-dry-oil.jpg?itok=Azt-YqWQ)

 

 

 

[#### Bronz Dry Oil SPF30](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A//www.boots.com/bioderma-photoderm-bronz-dry-oil-spf-30-200ml-10202390)

##### Bioderma, 



£19.80

 

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 ![Bronzing Sun Protection Water SPF30 from Vichy](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/vichy-ideal-soleil-bronzing-sun-protection-water-spf-30.jpg?itok=3YK-lQ0B)

 

 

 

[#### Bronzing Sun Protection Water SPF30](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A//www.boots.com/vichy-ideal-soleil-bronzing-sun-protection-water-spf-30-200ml-10250721)

##### Vichy, 



£14.25

 

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 ![Body Spray Strong Sun from Institut Esthederm](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/institut-esthederm-adaptasun-body-spray-strong-sun.jpg?itok=Go3GdmjA)

 

 

 

[#### Body Spray Strong Sun](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36362&murl=https%3A//www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/sun-tan/suncare/body-suncream/adaptasun-body-spray-strong-sun-UK200017278.html)

##### Institut Esthederm, 



£41

 

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## Best After sun 



 

 

 

When it comes to soothing sun-parched skin, nothing comes close to [Institut Esthederm’s Micellar Face &amp; Body Shower Gel ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.com%2Finstitut-esthederm-micellar-after-sun-shower-gel-200ml%2F11688942.html)– packed full of micellar molecules, it makes light work of removing salt, chlorine and sun lotion to leave skin soft and smooth and with an enhanced tan; it’s our summer go-to. Follow up with [Filorga’s UV-Bronze After-Sun](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3100&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.houseoffraser.co.uk%2Fbeauty%2Ffilorga-uv-bronze-after-sun-200ml%2F293841057.pd%23q%3Dfilorga-uv-bronze-after-sun-200ml%3Fcm_mmc%3DAWIN-_-Deeplink-_-NULL-_-NULL%26i), enriched with hyaluronic acid, amino acids and minerals to soothe and a tan-stimulator complex to boost your glow.

 

 

 

 ![Bronze After Sun from Filorga](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/filorga-uv-bronze-after-sun.jpg?itok=B8c-Jpiy)

 

 

 

[#### Bronze After Sun](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3100&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A//www.houseoffraser.co.uk/beauty/filorga-uv-bronze-after-sun-200ml/293841057.pd%23q%3Dfilorga-uv-bronze-after-sun-200ml%3Fcm_mmc%3DAWIN-_-Deeplink-_-NULL-_-NULL%26i)

##### Filorga, 



£25

 

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 ![Soothing After Sun Repair Mask from Sensai](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/harrods-sensai-silky-bronze-soothing-after-sun-repair-mask.jpg?itok=MC4jWrvv)

 

 

 

[#### Soothing After Sun Repair Mask](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36666&murl=https%3A//www.harrods.com/en-gb/sensai/silky-bronze-soothing-after-sun-repair-mask-p000000000003767435)

##### Sensai, 



£84

 

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 ![Micellar After Sun Shower Gel from Institut Esthederm](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/06/institut-esthederm-micellar-after-sun-face-and-body-shower-gel.jpg?itok=S6qZYPrw)

 

 

 

[#### Micellar After Sun Shower Gel](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A//www.lookfantastic.com/institut-esthederm-micellar-after-sun-shower-gel-200ml/11688942.html)

##### Institut Esthederm, 



£19

 

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