16 Of The Best Sunscreens To Use In A Heatwave

The most lightweight and invisible sunscreen we've come across, this sunscreen from Ultra Violette really is the future of SPF. The Future Fluid doesn't stop at sun protection, either; it's also enriched with vitamin C and squalane to help protect the important skin barrier and brighten up the complexion.

Sun sticks have come a long way since their very humble beginnings. No longer the sticky, impossible-to-blend formulas of old, a new batch of clever formulas are making it far easier to protect your skin while you're on-the-go. Case in point: Dr Jart's new matte and portable sunscreen stick is packed with hyaluronic acid and helps reduce shine.

True to the brand's reputation for creating science-backed, luxurious formulas, this new sunscreen by Augustinus Bader is everything you'd want from an SPF and more: high-factor protection, impressive clinicals when it comes to skin health, fast absorption, and collagen-boosting ingredients that help tackle fine lines and loss of luminosity.

An SPF50 spray you can wear over your make-up? Sign me up. Garnier's genius hyaluronic acid-infused sun cream mist is the ultimate way to top up your sun protection on the go and is a saviour for sky-high temperatures.

I've lost count of the number of times I've recommended this facial sunscreen over the years. There's truly nothing I don't love about the lightweight yet nourishing cream; for starters, it's a steal at £16.50, every dermatologist loves it, and it's packed with ceramides and niacinamide to support the skin barrier, omitting the need for a daytime moisturiser.

Caudalie's super smart bi-phase sun screen combines the skin-nourishing properties of an oil with the skin-protecting powers of an SPF50 water. Non-sticky or greasy with zero white cast or residue, simply shake and spritz for sun protection.

There's a reason why dermatologists and beauty editors all rave about this SPF. Usually the sunscreen that accompanies me on holiday, it's perfect to squeeze into an airport bag and ticks all the boxes for 50+ UVA and UVB protection. But the real selling point is the lightweight texture, which leaves an invisible and glow-y veil and sits perfectly under make-up: it's even a great SPF for acne-prone skin.

Founder Holly Thaggard has been part of a movement making sunscreen cool again. This glow screen is perfect for no make-up days on holidays, offering necessary UV protection, all while lending skin a luminous glow. It's a firm favourite of mine for summer when the weather calls for nothing more than a lightweight primer, a dab of concealer and a lip tint.

This super fine invisible spray makes the boring task of applying sun cream seriously quick and easy. The mist applicator means applying sun cream to even the most tricky to get to areas is a breeze, while the dry touch, vegan formula means sticky, sand-covered limbs are a thing of the past.

It's fair to say I've never been quite so impressed with an SPF spray. Leave it to sun protection experts, Ultra Violette, to develop an invisible, ultra-lightweight SPF 50 spray that makes reapplying your sun cream almost too easy. Designed specifically with those regular top-ups in mind, this vitamin C and E-infused formula is ideal for taking on-the-go and for protecting those bits we tend to forget about - think hands, scalp and anywhere else that's enjoying a hit of sunshine.

I wouldn't usually advocate for such a pricey sunscreen when there are so many winning affordable formulas out there - but the texture of 111 Skin's Repair Sunscreen, much like the Repair Day Cream, is unlike anything I've tried before. It's powered by the same skin-boosting complex and turns SPF application into a complete joy rather than a daily chore.

If there's something about sun protection Lancaster don't know, I'm yet to discover it. The cult sunscreen brand have developed a genius sun screen spray that packs in SPF50, si water-resistant, ocean-friendly and even cools my hot and flustered skin on contact. That's before mentioning its super fine mist texture and the totally transparent finish which is perfect for all skin tones.

From the Take-Out One Sun Stick to SPF-packed hand creams, Hello Sunday is changing the game when it comes to sunscreen. This SPF 30 body lotion is a true sunscreen essential for the body - it sinks into skin instantly (no white casts or marks in sight) and feels hydrating but never greasy.

It might be called 'Extreme' sun lotion but trust me - this factor 50 sun cream is a total essential. Ideal for even the most sensitive skin, regular applications of this water-resistant lotion will leave you feeling safe in the knowledge that sun burn is fully off the cards.

SPF: 50

Type: Lotion

Mineral or Chemical: Chemical

If heavy, paint-like white creams aren't your bag (are they anyone's??) then this super lightweight spray is for you. Formulated with hero ingredient hyaluronic acid, this keeps parched skin hydrated and protected.

SPF: 50

Type: Spray

Mineral or Chemical: Mineral

Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid

Based around the concept of using melanin to train your skin to protect itself against the sun, this SPF-free lotion lets me tan the safe way whilst still protecting against photo-ageing and free radical skin damage.