BAZAAR Beauty Awards 2020: The Best Sunscreens That Protect Your Skin
Sun protection without the icky feeling
Applying sunscreen is like eating vegetables – we know they're good for us, but they're not always pleasant. Here we picked out the best sunscreens that protect and nourish, sans the gross sticky feeling and white cast.
Part broad-spectrum sunscreen, part skincare, part makeup, this is packed with actives that reportedly inhibit melanin production, soothe inflammation and even protect against blue light damage. The waterproof formula comes lightly tinted, and minimises the look of pores and blemishes—great for days when you want to skip the foundation.
A water baby or an outdoor adventure nut? This lightweight sunscreen, which is water-, sweat- and friction-resistant, is your go-to for a lasting veil of protection against UV rays as well as other environmental stressors such as microparticles
Checking all the right boxes, this sunscreen neither irritates skin nor feels heavy or leaves a white cast when applied. It also has gentle ingredients that deliver skincare benefits: Avocado and açaí extracts to keep things looking young, and niacinamide to brighten, moisturise and work on overall skin health.
If ever there was an intelligent sunscreen, this is it. Thanks to its SynchroShield technology, it reacts to water, sweat and excessive heat by strengthening its veil of UV protection. It’s also made with more than 50 percent skincare ingredients that work on suppressing melanin production, neutralising oxidative damage, and preventing photoageing and dryness caused by UV exposure.
Free of harmful ingredients, this mineral sunscreen provides broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Antioxidant-rich ingredients offer additional protection from free radicals. It’s also reef-safe, making it perfect for your next trip to the beach.