Don't look outside, but summer is officially in full swing - which means longer days, beach escapes and the annual quest for the perfect SPF formula.
Gone are the days when sunscreen was a chalky afterthought tossed into your beach bag at the last minute. Today's formulas are seriously hardworking - protecting your skin, while fitting seamlessly into your routine.
For those of us lucky enough to be drinking in the action at Wimbledon or Ascot - SPF is a key step, not to be skipped.
© Oceanus @ LaunchmetricsSo whether you're a minimalist who wants a barely-there finish, a glow-lover who chases that dewy look or someone who needs a sweat-proof shield for muggy heatwaves in the city, there's an SPF with your name on it.
Think silky serums, featherlight fluids, tinted creams, mattifying gels, and even makeup hybrids that are working overtime. Protection never looked so good.
And let's touch on the serious stuff. As Cancer Research UK states, in the UK, up to 9 in 10 cases of melanoma skin cancer could be prevented by staying safe in the sun and using sun beds. Plus, staying sun safe helps prevent premature ageing and lets you enjoy the sunshine with confidence.
The unsung hero of your beauty routine (no matter the season), here at H! Fashion HQ, we've done the hard work for you - putting our heads together to round up our favourite formulas to share with you ahead of a (hopefully) glorious summer. Enjoy!
Superdefense™ City Block SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector
Clinique
Perfect for city dwellers, this nifty SPF50 helps combat environmental aggressors plus is packed with sunscreen ingredients such as titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and octinoxate to help protect skin from pesky UV rays.
Ambre Solaire Over Makeup Super UV Protection Mist SPF50+ With Hyaluronic Acid And Vitamin E
Garnier
A lifesaver of a product that can be sprayed over makeup - without disturbing your handiwork - to ensure hard working SPF protection can be easily topped up all day long.
Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50
Dermalogica
This smart product was specially formulated for mature skin or skin that's prematurely aging. Providing SPF 50 coverage, this emollient moisturiser will soften and hydrate, while helping defend skin from factors that can age and damage.
Suntouchable Invisible Sunscreen SPF 30
e.l.f
This purse-friendly SPF30 doubles as a makeup primer that will effectively blur your complexion and provide a super smooth, grippy base for your makeup.
Sun Care Protective Hair Veil 100ml
Aveda
Don't neglect your hair come summer! This mist provides an invisible shield between your hair and the sun - helping prevent damage and dryness.
Foaming Sun Protection SPF50
Rituals
This foaming formula is a joy to use plus is fast-absorbing and non-sticky. Enriched with lots of lovely ingredients (including vitamin E, white tea and lotus flower) so soothe skin.
Anthelios UVAir Daily Invisible Fluid SPF50+
La Roche Posay
If you're seeking sun care that's lighter than air - look no further than this Invisible Fluid that leaves a super smooth finish. Our pick for those with sensitive skin.
Triple Prep Weightless Daily Moisturizer SPF30
Supergoop!
This wonderful moisturiser has slotted into our skincare routine like a hot knife through butter. Looks like a light moisturiser, feels like a light moisturiser but works like an incredible SPF30.
Mineral Sun Lotion SPF 30
Aroma-Zone
This milky formula glides on a dream, leaving skin soft and velvety with an invisible finish. Plus, it's water-resistant!
Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Facial Suncare SPF50+ 50ml
No7
5 star UVA protection meets an anti-oxidant complex to give your skin the advanced protection it needs against the ageing effects of being in the sun.
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