7 Derm-Approved Face Sunscreens To Add To Your Beauty Cabinet This Summer
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This summer, keep your face flawless and sun-safe with the best non-greasy sunscreens around! We’ve rounded up seven dermatologist-approved picks, including matte-finish formulas that melt right into your skin.
Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF 50+ Hydrating Sunscreen
With its radiant, sheer finish, SPF 50+ protection, and the added glow from AHAs and antioxidants, it’s no wonder this product holds a top spot in beauty editors’ bathroom cabinets. Perfect for all skin types, it’s especially beneficial for those with dry or combination skin.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+
La Roche-Posay sunscreen comes highly recommended by dermatologists, making it a go-to choice for anyone adding a new sunscreen to their skincare routine. Clinically tested for sensitive skin, this broad-spectrum, SPF 50+ formula is fragrance-free and offers a lightweight, matte finish that’s non-greasy. It’s also non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic, making it ideal for all skin types.
Sun Bum Original ‘Face 50’ SPF 50+ Sunscreen Lotion
Looking for daily protection? Sheer, lightweight, and super protective, Sun Bum’s ultra-moisturising sunscreen lotion is your product. A weightless lotion that absorbs swiftly into the skin, it provides invisible protection with a matte finish. 4-hours water resistant, vegan, and cruelty-free, what can’t this product do?
Adore Beauty Avène Sunsitive Sunscreen Serum SPF 50+
Avène, a beloved French pharmacy brand among dermatologists, features a unique packaging system that eliminates the need for preservatives in its formulations. Fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, it’s ideal for sensitive, acne-prone skin. Infused with Avène’s signature thermal spring water, this broad-spectrum sunscreen offers excellent photoprotection with a lightweight satin finish.
esmi Skin Shield Sunscreen SPF 30
Esmi offers one of the lightest mineral sunscreens on the market, yet it delivers solid protection. Designed for use under makeup, this fragrance-free formula is enriched with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and carrot seed oil. Suitable for all skin types—whether dry, oily, combination, normal, or sensitive—it provides effective care. While it has a noticeable scent, it’s a great option if you can tolerate it. Plus, its lightweight texture makes it a good choice for acne-prone skin.
Medik8 Physical Sunscreen SPF50+
Medik8’s sunscreen offers protection not only against sun damage but also against pollution, infrared rays, and glycation. Designed with a semi-matte finish, it’s perfect for all skin types, particularly oily and acne-prone skin, providing an added layer of defence against environmental stressors.
Alpha-H Protection Plus Daily Moisturiser SPF 50+
Alpha-H’s daily sunscreen offers broad-spectrum protection and is cruelty-free. Its convenient size makes it perfect for reapplying throughout the day. Suitable for all skin tones, including darker complexions, it won’t leave a white cast. With a matte finish, it’s ideal for those looking to keep shine under control. Plus, it works great as a base for makeup, so you can layer it on without worry.
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