Best SPF Sunscreens You Didn’t Know You Needed: My Picks
- Marielle McElrath
- Dec 13, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 19, 2024
Beach days are here again in Dubai, and with the intense UV rays this season, sunscreen is non-negotiable for me. While I make it a habit to protect my skin year-round, it’s even more crucial at this time of year. Applying SPF is a must in my morning skincare routine, and I swear by it. I rotate between a few of my favourite sunscreens, from the dermatologic leader La Roche-Posay to the K-beauty expert Beauty of Joseon. I highly recommend all of them, as each offers a unique texture and feel on the skin.
Some benefits of SPF:
Avoids premature aging
UV protection
Protects sensitive skin
Prevents sunburn
Best SPF Sunscreens: My Top Picks
Tocobo: Vita Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+
La Roche Posay: Ultimate Protection Ultra Long UVA
Beauty Of Joseon: Relief Sun - Rice & Probiotics
Summer Fridays: Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Tocobo: Vita Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+
WHY IT'S GOOD?
This Korean product is the perfect blend of sun protection and makeup prep. Its lightweight gel formula hydrates instantly, evens out your skin tone, and helps makeup stay put all day. You can easily reapply it throughout the day without worrying about smudging or clumping. It leaves a refreshing, non-sticky finish and provides strong sun protection, making it ideal for long outdoor days. A must-have for daily use!
INGREDIENTS: Vitamin B12 & B3
La Roche Posay: Ultimate Protection Ultra Long UVA
WHY IT'S GOOD?
Ideal for sensitive or reactive skin, this sunscreen is also perfect for those with sun sun-allergic skin. It can be gently applied around the eyes without causing irritation or stinging. Packed with advanced UVA filters and broad-spectrum protection, it offers a range of textures and formulas that cater to all skin types and phototypes.
INGREDIENTS: Mexoryl, Glycerin, Netlock Technology
Beauty Of Joseon: Relief Sun - Rice & Probiotics
WHY IT'S GOOD?
Relief Sun offers a lightweight, creamy texture that glides on effortlessly, providing a comfortable, non-greasy feel. Even with generous reapplications, it stays smooth and delivers a soft, dewy finish—just like a light moisturizer. Enriched with 30% rice extract and fermented grain extracts, this organic sunscreen not only shields your skin but also deeply hydrates and nourishes, ensuring your skin stays supple and refreshed.
INGREDIENTS: Rice extract 30% + Grain fermented extracts
Supergoop: Glow Screen
WHY IT'S GOOD?
This beauty essential gives your skin a sunkissed glow without the sun damage. Glowscreen mimics the warm radiance your skin gets from sunlight, while providing expert-level SPF protection. Enriched with powerful ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, it helps keep your skin glowing and hydrated all year round.
INGREDIENTS: Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin B5, Niacinamide, Sea Lavender
Summer Fridays - Broad Spectrum SPF 30
WHY IT'S GOOD?
This premium, lightweight mineral sunscreen feels just like a serum, offering both SPF protection and skincare benefits. Enriched with vitamins, antioxidants, and soothing chamomile, it nourishes and calms the skin while shielding it from harmful UV rays. Plus, it’s free from parabens, making it a gentle and safe choice for your skin.
INGREDIENTS: Zinc Oxide, Squalane, Antioxidant Complex
