The Affordable SPFs Your Skin Will Love
Best For Your Bag
Invisible Solar High Protection Stick SPF50, £12.00 (was £15) | Caudalie
“This is a summer staple for me. A quick swipe tops up my protection where I need it – across the nose or forehead for example – without leaving any greasy residue behind.” – Jenn George, SheerLuxe beauty director
Available at LOOKFANTASTIC.COM
Best For Glow
Glowscreen SPF30, £36.50 | Supergoop!
“I always recommend this to people who are wary of SPF because it feels like skincare and truly boosts glow, almost like a great primer would.” – Orin Carlin, beauty writer
Available at SPACENK.COM
Best For Top Ups
Anthelios Anti-Shine Sun Protection Invisible SPF50+ Face Mist, £19 | La Roche-Posay
“I recommend the La Roche-Posay range in general. The mist goes in my bag for quick and easy top-ups when I’m out and about.” – Susan Macleod, SL Community member
Available at BOOTS.COM
Best For Sensitive Skin
UV Filters SPF45 Serum, £15.80 | The Ordinary
“I have eczema, so I need something for sensitive skin and The Ordinary one is great and so affordable.” – Silvia Corriea, SL Community member
Available at THEORDINARY.COM
Best For Dry Skin
Hydrance SPF30 Rich Hydrating Cream, £18 (was £22.50) | Avène
“I highly recommend Avene Hydrance Riches for [anyone with] dry, sensitive skin.” – Mimi B, SL Community member
Available at BOOTS.COM
Best For A Featherlight Feel
Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+, £13.95 (was £15.50) | Beauty Of Joseon
“Definitely Beauty of Joseon SPF. It’s so lightweight. I even convinced my husband to use it!” – Faye Derham, SL Community member
Available at BOOTS.COM
Best For Under Make-up
Supreme Screen SPF50+ Hydrating Skinscreen, £34 | Ultra Violette
“I Love Ultra Violette, especially Supreme Screen. Great coverage, sits really well under make-up and contains lots of vitamin C, so it doubles up as skincare.” – Laura Davis, SL Community member
Available at SPACENK.COM
Best For Soothing Redness
5 In 1 Anti-Redness Day Cream SPF50, £29.99 | Sorted Skin
“For redness, Sorted Skin 5 in 1 day cream is my top pick.” – Amy Calvert, SL Community member
Available at SORTEDSKIN.COM
Best For Brightening
Super Healthy Skin Featherlight SPF50, £29 (was £50) | Beauty Pie
“I used a bottle of the Beauty Pie SPF over the winter and really liked it. Good, moisturising and my skin looked bright.” – Jan Maxwell, SL Community member
Available at BEAUTYPIE.COM
Best For Under £15
Ambre Solaire Super UV Vitamin Cg Facial SPF50+ Fluid, £14.99 | Garnier
“Garnier’s Ambre Solaire is cheap but very good.” – Miheaye A, SL Community member
Available at BOOTS.COM
Best For An Oil-Free Formula
360° Oil-Free Gel Sunscreen Protector SPF50, £24.80 (was £31) | Heliocare
“This is so good. I buy it from Amazon.” – Amy Burgess, SL Community member
Available at LOOKFANTASTIC.COM
Best For Mature Skin
Regenerist 3 Point Anti-Ageing Face Cream SPF30, £29.99 | Olay
“It’s very old school but I’ve been using this for years. I’m in my mid-60s now and have very few lines or wrinkles, so I often get asked what I use. It really has made a big difference to my skin.” – Diana Kilmartin, SL Community member
Available at SUPERDRUG.COM
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