With how hot the weather has been, we all know by now that skipping our daily sunscreen is risking the adverse effects of sun damage later on. To keep our face cards from declining, investing in active protection is a must. And with so many options to choose from, Sephora’s range of sunscreens caters to all skin types and ages.
Here’s a list of 10 sunscreen products that won’t only protect you from sun damage, but also provide great hydration for your skin throughout the day.
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Supergoop has a number of high-functioning sunscreen products to choose from, but if you have never tried the brand before, your best bet is the PLAY Everyday Lotion with Sunflower Extract. This super lightweight, ultra moisturising formula comes in four different sizes starting from 30ml for only $20, going up to a whopping family size of 532ml for $114.
Made for both face and body, this broad spectrum SPF 50 lotion is not only multipurpose, its fast-absorbing, non-greasy, water and sweat-resistant, and provides high-performance protection against UVA, UVB, and IRA rays for all ages.
Contributing to its best-selling factor is its ingredients of natural extracts like citrus, basil, and bois de rose that makes it smell more like a bougie botanical lotion compared to typical sunscreen.
Get the Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion here.
Perfect for outdoorsy girlies, Everyday Humans Oh My Bod! SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion works for both your face and body with zero white cast or sticky residue. What’s appealing about this particular sunscreen is its 100% invisibility factor, as well as being sweat and water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, which makes it a great pick for all kinds of outdoor activities.
The Oh My Bod! is also deeply hydrating and nourishing as it includes hyaluronic acid and plant-powered antioxidants like cucumber and green tea. It comes in a travel-friendly size of 30ml for only $19, and a longer-lasting 100ml for an affordable $30.
Get the Everyday Humans Oh My Bod! SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion here.
Coming in as a Sephora-exclusive is The Inkey List SPF 30 Sunscreen that comes in a 50ml size for only $27. Containing 22% non-nano zinc oxide, this 100% mineral formula is ideal for daily use, under makeup, and is suitable for all skin types.
The mineral formula for this product is quite ideal for people with sensitive skin, since skin reactions are minimised with its non-comedogenic and non-irritating properties. Zinc oxide is known to leave a white caste but the Inkey List counters that with a low-level non-cosmetic tint that blends effortlessly into the skin. For the active environmentalist, this is reef safe, cruelty free, and vegan friendly.
Get the The Inkey List SPF 30 Sunscreen here.
Melixir Vegan Airfit is an invisible and weightless SPF 50+ sunscreen for perfect, lasting UV protection that leaves no white cast or greasy residue. This sheer, non-irritating facial sunscreen provides quick absorption and lasts up to 10 hours.
Being a 100% vegan product, it consists of nutrient-rich plant extracts from Asian Medicinal ingredients such as basil, pine leaf, and kale for moisturising and soothing effects that also works as pollution protection.
This handy sunscreen comes in two sizes, 20ml for $29 and 50ml for $53. Being a vegan product, it’s also reef safe.
Get the Melixir Vegan Airfit Sunscreen SPF 50 here.
Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow products have such a luscious feel to them and its sunscreen is no different. A Sephora-exclusive, this sunscreen has a gentle mineral formula that hydrates and boosts the skin’s natural glow instantly.
The inclusion of hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and aloe helps to even the skin tone over time, making this a great addition to your daily skincare routine. Available in a 50ml size, this sunscreen retails at $57.
Get the Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen here.
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This sheer, physical sunscreen loaded with potent antioxidants delivers powerful broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection for a more youthful looking complexion. With ingredients like astaxanthin, grape juice extract, and sunflower shoot extract, it helps to defend your skin from free radicals and environmental aggressors.
Formulated without any chemical screens or silicones, this product is infused with raspberry seed and marula oils that create a non-irritating and non-sensitising formula that provides essential moisture, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Ideal for daily use, it has a lightweight texture that melts easily into the skin, leaving no white residue or greasiness. This comes in a 90ml size for $52.
Get the Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defence Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 here.
If multitasking is your game, this product works as an all-in-one primer, moisturiser, lightweight foundation, anti-aging treatment, and sunscreen. It can be worn alone or as a makeup base and its oil-free formula lasts up to 12 hours providing light-to-medium buildable coverage.
It has a creamy, silky texture that blends easily, helping to even out the skin tone and other imperfections. Being a tinted primer + sunscreen, it works to minimise the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and pores with a natural finish.
Available in four shades, it retails at $59.
Get the Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 here.
Made to improve skin tone, texture, and refine pores, this Fenty broad spectrum sunscreen works overtime for your skin with its sheer, lightweight formula. Boosting the skin’s moisture barrier, it provides sheer coverage for all skin tones with no chalkiness or flashback.
It also instantly gets absorbed, leaving no greasiness and boasting a lovely, fresh scent. Packed with antioxidants and vitamins like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and aloe, it’s hydrating while fighting shine and reduces the look of pores and dark spots.
It also contains baobab, a nutrient-rich superfruit that adds powerful hydration, and comes in a 50ml dispenser priced at $58.
Get the Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Broad Spectrum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Moisturiser here.
Available in three shades, this 12-in-1 multitasking colour-correction cream delivers age-defying, skin-perfecting results. Great for outdoor adventures or just to slay at home, it provides a natural finish with full coverage, having protective mineral zinc broad spectrum properties with no silicones or dimethicones.
Creating a glowing, radiant complexion, it also helps to minimise the appearance of photo-aging events and smoothens the skin tone.
Retails at $65 for 50ml.
Get the Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC Cream SPF 30 Sunscreen here.
Caudalie’s planet-positive Vinosun range is a highly-protective sunscreen with SPF 50 that effectively protects the face and neck area from sun damage while providing anti-wrinkle action for the most sensitive skin.
Shielding against UVA/UVB rays, this formula is enriched with grape seed extract with soothing properties and it won’t clog your pores. On top of being suitable for adults and children above the age of three, it’s also a vegan-friendly product that’s perfect for sensitive skin so rest assured you’re in safe hands.
Available in a 50ml size, this retails at $42.
Get the Caudalie Vinosun High Protection SPF 50 Cream here.
With many of us leading busy lives juggling work and personal commitments, one thing that should always stay a priority is taking care of our precious skin. No matter if you’re on the go all day, or spending most of your time in closed air-conditioned spaces, make sure your skin is protected and hydrated by choosing the best sunscreen for you.
Trust me, you don’t want to skip this because your skin will literally thank you a couple of decades from now when you’re still fresh and dewy, and shocking everyone around you.
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This article was first published on 17 October 2023 and last updated on 13 April 2024.
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