At Word on Fashion, we believe healthy, glowing skin is your best fashion investment. Here, are our top five sunscreens for the face and the reasons these formulas rank among the best facial sunscreens available.
Emma Lewisham Sunceutical SPF 50 Mineral Face Crème
This is my newest favourite face sunscreen and I’m a little obsessed. It gives the skin such a beautiful glow, glides on beautifully and provides both sun and skin confidence.
It’s the perfect sunscreen partner if you prefer to present sans make-up as it leaves the skin with a subtle golden shimmer. It’s sheer, not sticky on the skin and provides a beautiful base for applying foundation.
The clue to its point of difference lies in the name Sunceutical because it also offers skincare benefits outside of sun protection.
It merges efficacy and luxury and is formulated with a complementary system of ingredients and the advanced skincare technology that Emma Lewisham is renowned for, to nourish and enhance the skin’s natural defences. It also provides advanced 72-hour hydration with deeply hydrating Saccharide Isomerate, stimulating the skin’s own natural synthesis of hyaluronic acid.
The formula contains 20 per cent zinc oxide, a mineral filter that is gentle on the skin and shields against both UVA and UVB rays. It’s also been rigorously tested.
Apply as the last step as your morning skincare routine or as an instant glow / protection top up as required.
And when it’s all used up, keep the container, buy a refillable pod and receive a discount!
BOOST LAB Goody Goody Sun Drops SPF50+ Serum
This SPF50+ face serum is so so good and genius! It’s lightweight on the skin and strong on sun protection. The serum used to be dispensed through a dropper (now replaced with a new airless pump) and it when rubbed into the skin it absorbs almost instantaneously before your eyes without a trace!
Apply before applying make-up or just wear it on its own as a sunscreen.
Its non-greasy formula activates the natural production of Vitamin D in the skin with patented tech. It also contains vitamin E for protection against free radicals and jojoba seed oil to support skin barrier hydration.
Goodbye Sun Balm Natural Sunscreen SPF 50
One for the purists! And that’s a compliment to this amazing certified natural, water free formulation. It’s so friendly that you can also wear it on your lips and eyelids!
Both the formula and performance doesn’t disappoint. It’s one to apply if the surf’s up as it’s water resistant for two hours, making it your ocean or pool swimming buddy when it comes to skin protection. Or a day out on the boat or hiking.
I also love the aluminium packaging which means if it does get lost at the beach, it won’t break down into nasty microplastics, and it’s infinitely recyclable.
It comes in two sizes and I always carry the 15g size in my handbag – the perfect pocket size.
The formula contains Zinc Oxide 24.7% [nano] so it doesn’t leave any white residue once rubbed in, plus rich organic oils and butters. It’s also antioxidant rich, smells yummy and meets the ASNZ 2604:2012 sunscreen standard, which includes broad spectrum coverage.
Trilogy Omega-Boost Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
This water resistant daily protection natural sunscreen is one for the beach bag or any outdoor activities. It comes in a good sized tube so I also apply it liberally around the back of the neck, shoulders and decolletage when swimming.
And I do with confidence knowing that the formula is reef-friendly and won’t add any nasties to the ocean environment.
It also contains skin enriching ingredients such as rosehip oil, vitamin E, coconut and avocado oils, providing an omega-boost, while zinc oxide (22.75%) protects against UV damage.
It’s sheer, non-greasy and has Trilogy’s quintessential light floral scent.
Trilogy has also released Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 in three shades – Sheer Light, Sheer Medium and Sheer Deep – to enhance your natural skin tone.
Skin Smiths Daily Antioxidant Defence SPF 30
This sunscreen doubles as a day moisturiser and it feels like one. It’s light and smooth and provides completely sheer coverage which makes it a triple winner in our books.
I love having this on hand as a quick hydrating sun-protecting moisture booster throughout the day. It’s especially great for applying to the face, neck and decolletage when you’re in a hurry and it makes a great base for make-up.
Key ingredients include hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate and SauvigNZ™, a powerful antioxidant.
The formula has been scientifically proven to help protect the skin from UV-induced damage down to the skin protein level and is suitable for sensitive skin.
Organic chemical UVA/UVB filters provide completely sheer broad-spectrum SPF30 protection.
It’s also fragrance-free and free from synthetic colour and fragrances and the packaging is certified plastic negative.
Don’t forget…
Apply sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes before sun exposure.
