Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Here are my current favourite sunscreens for the face. If you're wondering which SPF to use on your face and want a premium, everyday product that feels nice on the skin then grab a notepad because I've ploughed through dozens and dozens of sunscreens to narrow it down to my current favourites.
They are all incredibly lightweight, perfect for people who hate the feel of applying SPF. You'll notice that three of them are SPF30, the other two are higher protection SPF50. Of course SPF50 will always give you better protection, but I think it's equally important to find a product that you LIKE applying so that you apply it daily and you apply enough of it to get the stated protection. (Two "fingers" of product for the face and neck - it's a lot of product!)
I often find the SPF50 products to have a residue that annoys me, even on the most beautifully formulated products and so for everyday use with incidental sun exposure (ie I'm not sat baking hot on a beach or in the garden for long periods!) then SPF30 is fine for me.
Let me know if you have any questions and also drop me a comment if you have a favourite sunscreen I should try!
AD info: no paid or sponsored content. Some products are press samples sent as part of my job but with no obligation to feature and affiliate links are marked *.
Skin Generics Niacinamide + Osmo City SPF30, £32.95 at Superdrug*: bit.ly/3xFYXew
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Murad Essential-C Day Moisture SPF30, currently £51 instead of £60 at FeelUnique*: bit.ly/39KJDp5
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La Roche Posay HyaluB5 Aquagel SPF30, currently on sale (£25 instead of £34.50) at FeelUnique*: bit.ly/3tV3Cs3
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Paula’s Choice Youth Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid, £35 but in the sale at Paula’s Choice here*: bit.ly/3xPxkQ5 or £35 at FeelUnique*: bit.ly/3tURjvU
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Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF50, £34 at Cult Beauty*: bit.ly/3NdyUAX
My sunglasses are from Boden (part of a recent ad campaign) here*: bit.ly/3OhQJjE
I'm also currently testing out Bondi Sands Hydra UV Protect, which is lovely, you can find that online here for £10.99* bit.ly/3HJjQtW - it's quite similar in feel to Anthelios from La Roche-Posay.
Here are my current favourite sunscreens for the face. If you're wondering which SPF to use on your face and want a premium, everyday product that feels nice on the skin then grab a notepad because I've ploughed through dozens and dozens of sunscreens to narrow it down to my current favourites.
They are all incredibly lightweight, perfect for people who hate the feel of applying SPF. You'll notice that three of them are SPF30, the other two are higher protection SPF50. Of course SPF50 will always give you better protection, but I think it's equally important to find a product that you LIKE applying so that you apply it daily and you apply enough of it to get the stated protection. (Two "fingers" of product for the face and neck - it's a lot of product!)
I often find the SPF50 products to have a residue that annoys me, even on the most beautifully formulated products and so for everyday use with incidental sun exposure (ie I'm not sat baking hot on a beach or in the garden for long periods!) then SPF30 is fine for me.
Let me know if you have any questions and also drop me a comment if you have a favourite sunscreen I should try!
AD info: no paid or sponsored content. Some products are press samples sent as part of my job but with no obligation to feature and affiliate links are marked *.
Skin Generics Niacinamide + Osmo City SPF30, £32.95 at Superdrug*: bit.ly/3xFYXew
.
Murad Essential-C Day Moisture SPF30, currently £51 instead of £60 at FeelUnique*: bit.ly/39KJDp5
.
La Roche Posay HyaluB5 Aquagel SPF30, currently on sale (£25 instead of £34.50) at FeelUnique*: bit.ly/3tV3Cs3
.
Paula’s Choice Youth Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid, £35 but in the sale at Paula’s Choice here*: bit.ly/3xPxkQ5 or £35 at FeelUnique*: bit.ly/3tURjvU
.
Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF50, £34 at Cult Beauty*: bit.ly/3NdyUAX
My sunglasses are from Boden (part of a recent ad campaign) here*: bit.ly/3OhQJjE
I'm also currently testing out Bondi Sands Hydra UV Protect, which is lovely, you can find that online here for £10.99* bit.ly/3HJjQtW - it's quite similar in feel to Anthelios from La Roche-Posay.
