7 sunscreens that do a whole lot more than protect your face from the sun

Not only will this non-greasy sunscreen help protect your skin from the sun, the addition of hyaluronic acid in the formula will ensure your complexion remains hydrated for up to eight hours. The lightweight gel-lotion hybrid is hypoallergenic and won’t clog your pores, making it great for everyday use.

Suitable for all skin types, O Cosmedics’ Mineral Pro SPF 30+ Sheer Tinted contains resveratrol, a skin conditioning peptide that’s able to neutralise free radicals and prevent them from developing on your skin in the first place. The sheer coverage also minimises imperfections and evens out skin tone.

While technically not a sunscreen, this CC cream is formulated with SPF 50 and provides medium to full coverage that promises not to crack or crease throughout the day. Infused with hydrolysed collagen, peptides and niacinamide, the multitasking formula will nourish your skin while perfecting it.

If you have sensitive skin, you’ll know how tricky it can be to find a sunscreen that doesn’t make you breakout. That’s why this sun shield from Dermalogica is such a winner. Containing the brand’s UltraCalming™ Complex, it helps to minimise discomfort, burning and itching while protecting and reinforcing the skin’s barrier lipids. Those with sensitive skin will also be pleased to know the sunscreen has been formulated without any artificial fragrances or colours.

Formulated with thermal spring water, which is a natural antioxidant that’s ideal for sensitive skin, La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios XL Ultra-Light Tinted Fluid SPF 50+ soothes and calms irritated and aggravated skin that’s prone to sun intolerance. The lightweight fluid is also non-greasy, non-comedogenic and contains a universal tint that instantly evens and brightens the complexion.

Elizabeth Arden’s hydrating sunscreen with SPF 50 was the first skin shield of its time to combine pollution and UV protection thanks to the brand’s DNA enzyme complex™. This combination works to strengthen, protect and hydrate skin instantly and over time to keep it looking youthful and glowing.

Formulated with liquid crystals to enhance your skin’s natural radiance, Rationale’s Beautiful Skin Superfluid SPF 50 minimises imperfections to provide the perfect level of sheer coverage. In addition to having an SPF of 50 and evening out the complexion with its tinted formula, the lightweight fluid contains ceramides and amino acids to fortify and strengthen the skin’s barrier function.

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