Oil Free SPF 30 Sun Damage Prevention, £37 (75ml), Nia 24
(Space NK, www.spacenk.com)
This 100% mineral-based sunscreen, using micronized zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, is a wonderful, if rather expensive, product. It leaves no greasy or white residue, and contains added vitamin B3 and E to help repair, as well as protect, your skin. This product is particularly good under make-up or for those with ultra-sensitive skin.
TOP FOR TANNING
SPF 15 Sun Tanning Gel, £30 (118ml), Hampton Sun
(Space NK, www.spacenk.com)
New and exclusive to Space NK is Hampton Sun, a range of luxury tanning products. This silky, light spray is for the person who, maybe controversially, still wants to tan themselves to a golden brown, but is worried about the harmful effects of the sun. The gel imparts a subtle shine and is packed with antioxidants and UVA/UVB protection.
BEST ORGANIC CHOICE
Active Sunblock in SPF 40 (4oz), £9.99, Jason (www.jason-natural.com, 0845 0725 825)
Organic, paraben-free and with a scent that just screams “holiday”, Jason’s high-factor sun protection is aimed at “nature and sports enthusiasts”, but is equally well suited to anyone who wants sweat-resistant,
high-factor protection. Unlike other high
SPFs, this sinks into the skin and leaves no white residue.
MULTI-PURPOSE WONDER
Skinny Beach SPF 15 Tinted Medium Protection, £39 (150ml), Rodial
(www.rodial.co.uk)
A product that firms, tones and lifts while
also providing sun protection? It sounds almost too good to be true, but Rodial’s multi-purpose, tongue-in-cheek medium-protection sunscreen is a unique all-in-one product – and worth every penny. Anything that makes getting into a two-piece that little bit easier is a winner in my book. Added tan-boosting peptides enhance your tan; and because it’s tinted (it comes in a clear formulation too), it leaves a figure-enhancing sheen and subtle golden bronze colour on your skin.
LUXE OPTION
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Sunscreen with SPF15, £20 (150ml), Estee Lauder (www.esteelauder.co.uk)
This new luxurious sun-care range from
Estee Lauder blends the indulgence of a body cream with the protection you need when baking in the sun. It also comes in SPF 30
(and in facial formulation) and has a lush, beachy scent that will make you feel you
are in the tropics, even if you’re only in
Troon. Very St Tropez, and a lovely yellow
tube to boot.
FACE FIRST
Face Cream with SPF 30, £13.50 (50ml), Clinique (www.clinique.co.uk)
When it comes to protecting your face, ideally you should use nothing less than SPF 25. This compact tube is the perfect size to travel with and is wonderful when used alone or under make-up. Clinique’s new range of sun protection for summer is highly effective, and is oil and fragrance free. Boosted by moisture-protecting elements to prevent drying-out, its sun-activated antioxidants go some way to preventing signs of ageing. This is a very fair price for such a top-quality product.
FOR THE KIDDIES
Children’s Sun Spray SPF30, £11.99 (200ml), Nivea (www.nivea.com)
I think this is great because you can just point and spray. And, because it’s coloured, you can see exactly where it’s going when you’re rubbing it in. The colour disappears and you’re left with instant protection for the skin of your most precious ones.
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