Sun protection with a tint of glam

1 Supergoop Glow Screen SPF 30, £40

Ideal for those who prefer a glowy base, this is perhaps the ‘IT’ product in summer makeup bags of beauty lovers. Bestowing a sun-kissed, holiday hue to your complexion (that never looks oily or greasy), this broad-spectrum sunscreen-primer hybrid works on all skin types and tones. Enriched with a hydrating cocktail of plumping hyaluronic acid, moisturising vitamin B5 and antioxidant-rich sea lavender, this dew-drenching formula leaves skin feeling soft and comfortable all day long. Plus, it’s brimming with a dynamic duo of pearlescent mica and radiance-boosting niacinamide and comes in four shades to accommodate light to deeper skin tones.

2 Thank You Farmer’s Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50+, £22

A beautiful moisturiser-meets-sunscreen, Thank You Farmer’s Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50+ (50ml) has an ultra-light texture that diffuses beautifully, infusing skin with precious water (thanks to high levels of hyaluronic acid), while deflecting DNA-damaging rays. Plumping and thirst-quenching, this grants a natural, dewy finish (with no chalky cast), while the inclusion of mistletoe extract helps support and protect your skin barrier, to minimise the damage caused through everyday exposure to the sun and oxidative stress.

3 Ultra Violette Lean Screen Mineral Mattifying Fragrance Free Skinscreen SPF 50+, £38

Ideal for oily or sensitive skin, this nifty product is designed to soothe and hydrate without feeling sticky, greasy or heavy, this fragrance-free formula grants a subtle matte finish and a smooth, even skin texture. Its protective prowess stems from zinc oxide, which protects your skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays while working to soothe the look of redness. Plant-derived pentavin lends the blend a refreshing hit of hydration, and antioxidant-rich kakadu plum helps to guard your complexion against free radicals.

4 The Inkey List Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30 50ml, £15

Promising an undetectable finish, this product promises to lock in moisture for a smooth finish, while polyglutamic acid, glycerin and squalane band together to form the ultimate 8% hydration, can-dew trio. A broad-spectrum SPF 30 SPF sunscreen that provides UVA and UVB protection, this non-greasy and non-piling formula makes the perfect, universally flattering base for makeup or bare skin days, for all skin types and tones.

5 Elf SKIN Suntouchable WHOA Glow SPF 30, £14.99

Another affordable option that is widely regarded as a dupe for Supergoop’s Glow Screen, this has garnered rave reviewsover many of its higher-end counterparts. Great for oily, dry and combination skin types, this lightweight face sunscreen and primer hybrid delivers broad-spectrum factor 30 sun protection, primes your skin for long-lasting makeup wear, and imparts a glowy, sheer finish. Available in three flattering shades with just a hint of shimmer, the soothing and hydrating sunscreen formula has a non-greasy feel and is also infused with aloe, hyaluronic acid, and squalane. Use it as the last step in your skincare routine as a makeup primer, or wear on its own for a natural glow with a hint of radiance.

6 47 Skin Daily SPF 30, £35

As protecting you from the sun, this also protects you from breakouts, thanks to its unique ingredient, Silver Chitoderm™, which stops the bacteria that cause spots and helps skin cells regenerate. So you can enjoy summer, without the bad skin as it protects from broad-spectrum UVA/UVB rays, infrared radiation and pollution. It’s lightweight, fast-absorbing and non-sticky – as well as being fragrance-free. The formula also contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, allantoin and aloe vera. With a pH4, it’s suitable for all skin types.

7 Summer Fridays Shadedrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen, £36

The lightweight formula glides over the skin as the final step to a skincare routine. With SPF 30, this sunscreen works to shield the skin from the harmful and ageing effects of UVA and UVB rays. This handy product is enriched with vitamins and antioxidants to help defend the skin from free-radical damage and improve the health and appearance of the complexion. With a reef-friendly formula, it is ideal for beach days and summer travel. Applied 15 minutes before sun exposure, it helps to provide protection and nourishment while leaving the skin with a soft, natural finish.

8 Dr Sam’s Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF 50, £35

A creation of the Northern Irish dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting, this face tint comes in four shades, varying from light to medium-dark, as well as a universal untinted version. This is a weightless all-mineral broad-spectrum formula with zero white cast, just a nourishing, glowy finish. It’s also non-comedogenic and fragrance free. As a bonus, the tint is vegan and cruelty free.

9 CeraVe Moisturizing Mineral Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30, £13

A favourite brand with the beauty community, including the so-called ‘Sephora kids’ on a budget, this sheer tinted sunscreen for all skin tones instantly leaves skin with a healthy glow and balances the white cast typically associated with mineral sunscreens. Formulated to retain moisture, formulated with three essential ceramides that help restore the skin’s natural barrier.

10 Tower28 SunnyDays Tinted Foundation SPF 30, £30

SunnyDays is a 2-in-1 mineral sunscreen foundation with SPF 30 that evens redness, protects from sun damage and blue light, and soothes UV-stressed skin while maintaining a natural finish so your real skin (freckles included) can have their moment in the sun. Non-Nano Zinc Oxide protects from UVA/UVB damage and is suitable for sensitive skin. Reparative Prickly Pear Extract helps protect from blue light pollution. Anti-inflammatory White Sage Extract helps neutralise free radicals from the sun. Fragrance-free, alcohol-free, non-greasy, non white-cast,and non-oxidising. Available in 14 shades.

11 Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free 5 Star Tinted Face Fluid, £7.99

Ultra-lightweight and fast absorbing, the Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Tinted Face Fluid provides UVA and UVB protection against the sun’s harmful rays.

The sheer-coverage formula applies with a subtle tinted finish, melting into the skin effortlessly while encouraging a radiant result. Its non-comedogenic nature means that it won’t clog your pores, making it ideal for those with blemish-prone and oily skin types.

12 Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser SPF 30, £38

A cult classic, coveted formula smooths on buildable, oil-free coverage infused with SPF 30 and packed with skincare ingredients to hydrate, smooth, brighten, and protect. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants — helps to protect against environmental aggressors and even out skin tone for a brighter-looking complexion in just four weeks. French Polynesian Kopara helps to hydrate, condition, and refine the look of skin for a softer, smoother complexion. It’s also available in 16 shades.