SPF Nearing Expiry? These Are Some Of Our Most Popular Face Sunscreens
Sadaf Razi is Adore Beauty's Senior Beauty Editor.
She's a former fashion editor (who worked at various glossy mags) and stylist-turned digital beauty and lifestyle writer. She has been in the lifestyle/media industry for over 10 years and her work has also been featured on international covers like Elle France and Vanity Fair Mexico.
Some of her fave Adore Beauty products include Cicaplast B5, CeraVe Cleansing Oil and Lancôme Renergie Triple Serum.
We know our Beauty IQ readers are well-versed in the importance of wearing sunscreen, but just in case you needed a little refresher on why SPF should be a non-negotiable and the most important part of your skincare routine, then read this immediately.
Sunscreen should be a year round thing (not just reserved for summer) but unfortunately, most of us only start thinking about applying sunscreen when the days are longer, the sun starts shining and we’re heading outdoors a lot more.
With an array of facial sunscreens now available that work into the skin well and actually make your complexion look more radiant versus that scary picture of Mark Zuckerberg wearing sunscreen (Google it), there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be applying SPF everyday.
Adore Beauty happens to house some of the best-selling and most popular sunscreens from Ultra Violette and Avene to AB LAB and more, the list is endless!
So head to your bathroom, check in on your half empty SPF bottles (make sure they’re not expired) and add one of these picks below to cart pronto!
Important note: Sunscreen is only one part of sun protection so wear protective clothing and seek shade. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. Reapply every 2 hours and after swimming, towelling and perspiring in accordance with directions.
Aspect Sun Hydrating Face SPF 50+
What:
Fast facts:
- Suitable for all skin types.
- Hydrating and includes a blend of potent antioxidants for extra defence against environmental agressors.
- Is Australian-made.
"It's a hydrating SPF that doubles as a moisturiser. I find that it also makes a smooth base under makeup.” - Kathryn.
"I have recently tried out the Ultra Violette Fave Fluid - it has a really lightweight milky texture and works well in my everyday routine. I also use and have Aspect Envirostat 50+ on high rotation." - Talia.
Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial SKINSCREEN.
Fast facts:
- A broad spectrum SPF50+
- Also a three-in-one product: moisturiser, SPF and primer.
- Suited to all skin types (especially those that need a hydration boost).
- Invisible skin finish.
- Contains Australian kakadu plum (offers vitamin C protection).
- Sits well under makeup.
- Dragosine in the formula shields your skin from UVA, UVB, and blue light from screens.
"My everyday sunscreen is the Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial SKINSCREEN SPF50+ - it’s suitable to use under makeup and doesn't clog my pores. I got it in my first staff order and never looked back.” - Laura.
“I'm currently using UV Supreme Screen. It has a hydrating finish, making it suitable for dry skin, easily blends into the skin and can double as a primer under makeup." - Megan.
"I've been using Ultra Violette Supreme Screen, it's lightweight, hydrating, doesn't irritate my eyes. It also offers a balance between a natural glow and a matte finish." - Nikki.
"I am always trying new SPFs and keep coming back to Ultra Violette Supreme screen.
The texture feels like a hydrating moisturiser, smells fresh and sits well under my makeup application." - Marie.
Avène Sunscreen Aqua-fluid SPF50+
Fast facts:
- Ultra-lightweight, SPF50+ that's quick-absorbing.
- Broad spectrum UVA and UVB sun protection.
- Is fragrance-free.
- Has a sheer finish.
- Is suited to all skin types including sensitive.
- Comes packaged in a handy pocket-size.
- Contains Pre-tocopheryl (an antioxidant and a photostable vitamin E precursor).
"This one has a lightweight texture and is suitable for sensitive skin." - Anika.
AB LAB Dewy-C SPF50+ Facial Sun Milk.
Fast facts:
- Provides SPF50+ UVA and UVB protection.
- Has a lightweight, milky formula.
- Helps protect against free radical damage.
- Contains a blend of traditional and next-gen UV filters.
- Is sustainably-packaged.
- Contains vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, reservatrol and kakadu plum extract.
"It has a lightweight milky texture that blends easily into the skin, and leaves a dewy finish.”- Jess.
Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF50+ Ultralight SKINSCREEN.
What:
Fast facts:
- An ultralight, fragrance-free sunscreen.
- Delivers a soft, natural finish.
- Very high SPF50+ protection.
- High UVA/UVB protection.
- Contains active skincare ingredients.
- Is suitable for all skin types.
"Its lightweight formula is enriched with a host of skin-loving ingredients including vitamin E and niacinamide, and it has a soft, dewy finish that works well under makeup.” - Jas.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+
What:
Fast facts:
- Very high SPF50+ protection.
- High UVA/UVB protection.
- Non-comedogenic and fragrance-free.
- Invisible finish suited to all skin tones.
"We can't go past the OG La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ that I've been an avid user of for many years, but recently I've had AB LAB by Adore Beauty Dewy-C SPF50+ Facial Sun Milk 75mL and SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial Defense SPF50+ 30ml on high rotation." - Sadaf.
Finally…
Remembering to slip slop slap should be like remembering to brush your teeth.
And while SPF application is only one small part of sun-safety, you also want to be wearing SPF as part of your well-ageing routine, because you might as well dump your retinols and vitamin Cs down the drain if you’re not wearing sunscreen!
Check out what some our Adore Beauty friends learnt about sunscreen at our recent SPF 365 event:
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