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 /  25 March 2025  

#  The Best Lightweight Facial SPFs For Protection &amp; Glow  


We all know how important wearing a facial SPF is but you need to find the right one to feel motivated to apply it daily. The good news is the latest formulas are comfortable to wear, suit all skin tones, sit nicely under make-up and keep your complexion looking healthy, smooth and glowing. These are the ones we rate…  


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## The Sunscreen SPF50 



#### £105 | Augustinus Bader 



 

This is a real investment but it lasts for months and offers a multitude of benefits for your skin both short and long-term – as you'd expect. Containing the brand’s cult TFC8® technology, it's Augustinus Bader’s first-ever sunscreen and we can confirm it lives up to the hype. Protecting against both UVA and UVB rays, it keeps skin feeling strong and supple, while hydrating active ingredients and antioxidants pump your complexion full of nourishment for visible glow. We love that it's reef-safe too and has a silky, luminous finish that breathes life back into skin. The results are impressive, with 98% of testers agreeing skin looked healthier and 99% confirming it felt smoother post-use.

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## Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid SPF50+ Invisible 



#### £8.66 (was £12.99) | Garnier 



 

Aware that customers still struggle to find the perfect facial SPF on a budget, Garnier dropped this fluid last year and it’s been a bestseller ever since. Sheer and proven to protect against both UVA and UVB rays, it keeps skin shielded while mineral pigments lend skin a soft, luminous glow. There are added peptides and hyaluronic acid in there too, which work together to hydrate, plump and strengthen skin over time.

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## Unseen Sunscreen SPF30 



#### £36.50 | Supergoop! 



 

This has gone viral more than once and for good reason. Its formula is completely transparent, so you never have to worry about a white cast, while ingredients like frankincense and various oils keep skin feeling smooth and supple. Many SPFs claim to be ‘water-resistant’ but this one really is – we noticed water droplets ran off the formula, rather than removing it entirely. A lack of scent also makes it great for those with sensitivities.

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## Future Fluid SPF50+ Superlight Mineral Skinscreen™ 



#### £38 | Ultra Violette 



 

Thin and lightweight, this new Skinscreen absorbs in seconds to give your complexion a soft, healthy-looking sheen. Like all Ultra Violette formulas, you can expect maximum protection but without any tell-tale stickiness or white, tacky residue. Flawless under make-up, it actually feels good to wear thanks to ingredients like squalane and vitamin E.

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## Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50 



#### £14.99 | Byoma 



 

Thicker formula-haters will love the silky finish of this face fluid. It provides just enough moisture and slip to feel nourishing but still sits between a gel and a cream. You can use it alongside moisturiser, but you may find this is enough alone. We love how it’s dispensed through a pipette too – so you never waste or use too much. Full of hyaluronic acid and technology called ‘cera-sun’ it minimises redness, softens, soothes and brightens skin with regular application.

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## UV Aqua Rich Water Essence Sunscreen SPF50 



#### £10.66 (was £15.99) | Bioré 



 

Feather-light, this SPF is ideal for oily skin types and those prone to breakouts or congestion. Watery and soothing, it instantly cools and absorbs at speed with a sheer finish that’s great for darker skin tones, too. You’ll find make-up sits nicely on top and stays put, just like it would with a primer. Low maintenance and hydrating, it’s easy to see why this sells out so regularly.

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## To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum 



#### £38 | Mecca Cosmetica 



 

If you’re after a hydrating SPF, make it this one by MECCA. It nourishes just enough without feeling or looking greasy – in other words, it doesn’t clog the pores or feel suffocating. While it doesn’t give a noticeable glow, it does mattify slightly, which is ideal if you aren’t into sheen or want to keep oiliness to a minimum. Extra points go to the added chemical filters, which mean you don’t get any chalkiness – take time to rub it in and you’ll soon see it turn transparent and melt into skin.

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## Anthelios Ultra-Light Invisible Fluid SPF50+ 



#### £16 (was £20) | La Roche-Posay 



 

It’s not a face SPF round-up without La Roche-Posay’s cult Anthelios formula. Specifically designed for sensitive skin types, its fuss-free, hypoallergenic and perfect for daily use. It also contains a UV filter named ‘Mexoryl 400’ which is the most efficient at protecting against the most penetrative UV rays, the most definitive cause of premature ageing. The lightweight, super thin texture is a bonus, as is how hydrating and smooth it feels, with no pilling whatsoever.

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