BAZAAR Beauty Awards 2022: The Best Sunscreens For Singapore’s Weather
No yucky or greasy textures — we promise
Singaporeans are a difficult bunch to please when it comes to sunscreens. Not only must they perform the function of protecting skin against UV damage, it has to absorb quickly without stickiness and sit well under makeup. Here is our list of this year's best-performing sunscreens.
Besides offering SPF 50+ protection against the sun, Caudalie's Vinosun Very High Protection Lightweight Cream is also rich in a patented polyphenols antioxidant complex, essentially also protecting your skin against free radical damage from environmental aggressors. It's also lightweight and disappears upon application and suitable for the most sensitive of skins.
Ultra Violette may be a newcomer to our shores but definitely got the brief right when it comes to suncare. Hailing from Australia, which has one of the most stringent test standards for sunscreen, the Extreme Screen Hydrating Body & Hand Skinscreen is super hydrating and sweat-proof—perfect if you're spending time outdoors.
Combining both chemical and physical sunscreen, this SPF lotion gives you the best of both worlds when it comes to sun protection. Watermelon extracts, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and aloe offers lightweight protection, while hydrating skin without any heaviness or greasy feeling. Plus points for making skin look absolutely glowing, and works well as a base under makeup.
The lightweight gel texture of this sunscreen is the hallmark of a great sunscreen in our books but couple it with a fragrance-free and gentle formula that's also good for sensitive skin? Clear winner.
Sunscreens are not a one-and-done deal—you should always retouch after two hours of sun exposure, which is difficult especially if you have makeup on. But luckily for us, Supergoop! has already thought of a solution. This handy spray-on sunscreen makes it easy to reapply sunscreen without messing up your foundation. Plus, it's small enough to slip into your purse—no more excuses for not topping up your sunscreen.
This ultra-hydrating sunscreen comes in a milky fluid texture which spreads easily to protect skin against sun damage. It's also able to defend against dirt, dust and pollen, while being water- and sweat-proof.