Luxurious Sunscreens That You Will Love To Slather On All Summer

It's summer all year long in Singapore, but it doesn't mean that everyone is doing what they're supposed to - slapping on sunscreen as they really, really should.

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And because it's already June (I know, right? Where did the last six months go?), it only means that you should really start now because the mid-year season is when the the sun - oh, the dangerous, wrinkle-accelerating ball of doom - is only going to be up and mighty, shining stronger than ever for the next couple of months. You don't want to be lulling to Lana Del Rey's "Summertime Sadness" every time you're looking at your sun-wrecked skin and regretting not putting on sunscreen when it's too late, do you?

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And today, sunscreens have come a long way from streaky, pore-clogging formulas from the days of yore that resemble liquid paper. If that's what's holding you back all this while, perhaps it's time to move on from that medieval mindset. Trust us, the luxury beauty business is so up to date with technology and women's skincare concerns, that the crème de la crème of beauty brands - from Clé De Peau Beauté to SK-II - have employed the latest technology to come up with absorbent, nourishing, skin-loving formulas that will not only prevent ageing by protecting your skin from UVA, UVB, and infrared rays that wreck your skin's structure (hence all the wrinkles, sagging, hyperpigmentation, burns, and all the other nasties), but also pamper your skin and make you feel like a million bucks. The result is flawless, glowing, line-free skin like Naomi Campbell by the time you reach 50. That's your skin thanking you for taking care of it so well.

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So scroll through the gallery above to see BAZAAR's favourite luxury sunscreen picks for the season (and beyond) to see which selections you should save a space on your vanity for. Because if you don't start preventing sun damage now, then when?

By Syed Zulfadhli

Clé de Peau Beauté - UV Protective Cream SPF 50+

Why we love it: Contains a slew of antioxidant ingredients to pamper the skin, and also Illuminating Complex EX (a blend of platinum golden silk and pearl elements) to reduce the appearance of damage. (Photo: Clé de Peau Beauté )

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Clé de Peau Beauté

Chanel - UV Essentiel - Multi Protection Daily Defender SPF 50

Why we love it: This high protection with a lightweight formula is infused with proteins that intuitively adapt to your skin to stimulate protection. (Photo: Chanel)

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Chanel

Clarins - UV Plus Anti Pollution Broad Spectrum SPF 50

Why we love it: The luxurious formula is infused with powerful antioxidants like white tea, black currant, and cantaloupe extracts that preserves the skin's youth while combating environmental aggressors from doing damage. (Photo: Clarins)

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Clarins

Dior - Diorsnow Brightening UV Protection Fluid (Luminous Finish) SPF 50+/PA++++

Why we love it: This powerful sun protector not only screens the skin from sun damage, but it also conditions the skin with a precious edelweiss extract from Dior's garden in the Swiss mountains. (Photo: Dior)

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Dior

La Mer - The Broad Spectrum Protecting Fluid SPF 50

Why we love it: This sunscreen is infused with the brands Miracle Broth™, that we all know is great for the skin. Hydrating and protective, this will give your skin a covetable glow, and also keeps the skin nourished. (Photo: La Mer)

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La Mer

Lancôme - UV Expert Youth-Shield™ Aqua Gel SPF 50/PA++++

Why we love it: It's infused with the brand's Youth-Shield™ formula that protects the skin in a mattifying formula that keeps your skin looking glowy without being oily. (Photo: Lancôme )

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Lancome

Shiseido - Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion WetForce SPF 50+

Why we love it: Fit for the outdoor-sy types, this water resistant sunscreen is formulated with the brand's SuperVeil-UV 360™ technology that ensures all rounded protection for the skin, while maintaining a healthy glow. (Photo: Shiseido)

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Shiseido

Sulwhasoo - Snowise EX UV Protection Cream

Why we love it: This sun protector brightens the skin with its ginseng-infused formula that not only nourishes the skin and preserves the skin's age, it also imparts a youthful radiance like no other. (Photo: Sulwhasoo)

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Sulwhasoo

Yves Saint Laurent Beaute - Blanc Pur Couture UV Protection SPF 50/PA+++

Why we love it: The sun protector also contains Glyco Bright complex and Tree Peony extract that brighten the skin and protects it from developing unsightly dark spots for a more even skin tone. (Photo: Yves Saint Laurent Beaute )

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YSL

SK-II - Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30/PA+++

Why we love it: This sun protector has added ingredients such as the brand's exclusive PITERA™ compound that nourishes the skin, as well as Atmosphere Therapy Complex O that combats sun damage effectively. (Photo: SK-II)

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SK-II