6 Hero SPFs Dermatologists Actually Rate
Vitamin C Wondertint SPF50
£9.89 (was £14.99) | Garnier
Rated By: Dr Mary Sommerlad, consultant dermatologist
“Where to start – the texture is beautifully luxurious and very hydrating, and the lightweight formula is perfect for warm days as I don’t need to use a moisturiser. My skin feels soft but not clogged with product. The tints work well for a wide range of skin colours – no white cast, no weird undertones. From a derm perspective, it’s an affordable and cosmetically elegant tinted sunscreen.”
Available at LOOKFANTASTIC.COM
Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen
£15.98 | CosRx
Rated By: Dr Anjali Mahto, consultant dermatologist & founder of Self London
“I’m really enjoying using the CosRx Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen. As someone with acne-prone skin, I need a sunscreen that doesn’t feel greasy and sinks into the skin quickly. This ticks both those boxes. It also leaves zero white cast behind. It’s one I recommend to patients for exactly this reason.”
Available at SUPERDRUG.COM
Kind to Skin SPF50 Peptide Moisturiser
£7.99 | Simple
Rated By: Dr Beibei Du-Harpur, consultant dermatologist
“This brilliant one-and-done product is sensitive skin-friendly and comes at a brilliant price point. It also contains SPF50 and has added antioxidant and barrier support, so the formula works to protect the skin from UV rays, while minimising environmental stress.”
Available at BOOTS.COM
TP Sun Cream
£61.50 | OxygenCeuticals
Rated By: Dr Jinah Yoo, consultant dermatologist
“I am awful with SPF but even I love this – it leaves a glow on your skin, even under make-up. It also combines high-level broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection with a lightweight, skincare-first formula. Unlike many high-protection sunscreens, it absorbs quickly and leaves no visible white cast behind. The formula also incorporates hydrating and soothing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, aloe vera and panthenol, helping to retain that comfortable feel while defending against environmental damage.”
Available at OXYGENCEUTICALS.CO.UK
Invisible Sun Stick SPF50+
£8.80 (was £11) | CeraVe
Rated By: Dr Derrick Phillips, consultant dermatologist
“This stick by CeraVe is ideal for topping up your sun protection before going outside or if you sit near windows. It’s also quick to absorb, mess-free, easy to apply during the day – plus, it contains three essential ceramides to protect your skin barrier.”
Available at LOOKFANTASTIC.COM
The Dayscript
£82 | Klira
Rated By: Dr Emma Craythorne, consultant dermatologist
“Full disclosure, this one I had a hand in making, so apply the appropriate pinch of salt! An SPF number is mostly a measure of protection against sunburn, which is UVB. UVA goes deeper, generating reactive oxygen species in the dermis that accumulate over years as a marker of damage and likely a contributor to photoageing. We built The Dayscript to defend that machinery. It is SPF50 PA++++, with encapsulated filters designed to hold across the working day, so you’re not relying on a top-up. It sits under make-up as a primer and is a one-step by design, because the SPF that works is the one you put on every day.”
Available at KLIRA.SKIN
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