Never skip sunscreen in your morning skincare routine, period. On top of that, and we’ve said it before, you need to reapply for every two hours spent in the sun. Even if you’re going to be indoors most of the time, studies show that blue rays that come from our computer and mobile phone screens also damage the skin, even though it’s just a fraction of sun damage.
Need more convincing to stock up on SPF from head to toe? Read this, and then shop our favourites below.
FACE
For dry skin
La Mer The Broad Spectrum SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid, USD 95
For combination skin
Kiehl’s Ultra-Light Daily UV Defense SPF50, approx. USD 65
Fresh Peony Brightening UV Shield Sunscreen SPF 50, USD 52
For oily skin
Aesop Protective Facial Lotion SPF30, approx. USD 55
For applying over makeup
Supergoop Defense Refresh Setting Mist SPF50 (100ml), USD 28
Powder sunscreen
Supergoop 100% Mineral Invincible Setting Powder SPF45, USD 30
Peter Thomas Roth Instant Mineral SPF45, USD 30
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BODY
Clarins Sun Care Milk-Lotion Spray SPF 50, USD 36
Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen Mineral Lotion SPF50, USD 11.19
Hampton Sun Mineral Crème for Body, USD 55
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LIPS
Aesop Protective Lip Balm SPF30
Bobbi Brown Lip Balm SPF15, USD 23
Kiehl’s Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF25, USD 19.50
HAIR
Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil, USD 29
Clarins Sunscreen Care Oil Spray SPF30 for Skin & Hair, USD 36
Sachajuan Hair In The Sun, approx. USD 30
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