A good Sunscreen is the single most important product in our skincare routine so why do so few skincare brands actually get it right? If you’re sick of the thick, greasy sunscreens which break us out and stain our clothes then read on and lets get to the bottom of choosing the right sunscreen for your skincare routine.

Sunscreen protects our skin in two key ways, firstly it prevents burning which can cause discomfort and cell damage, secondly it protects against the damage of UVA radiation which ages our skin. Always look out for a factor 50 sunscreen which will give you the highest protection, but also check the UVA coverage to ensure its broad spectrum and fighting those ageing rays at the same time.

Now thats the boring scientific bits out of the way lets talk about what else to look out for to make sunscreen less of a chore and more of an enjoyable step in your skincare routine. Here are my top 5 tips:

1. Size really does matter.

Most sunscreens for the face come in 50ml tubes and if you are applying it correctly that will last you about 2-3 weeks. Nobody wants to be buying a sunscreen every fortnight so look for one in a 100ml+ size and just make your life a little easier.

2. Look for a stain free sunscreen

Its 2025, sunscreens should not be staining our clothes. The main culprit for staining is an ingredient called Avobenzone which is an old fashioned sunscreen ingredient, so look for a more modern formulation without it.

3. Fragrance free sunscreen 

If you find that sunscreens irritate the eyes and make them water it's most likely caused by the amount of fragrance which brands put in their SPFs. Opt for a fragrance free sunscreen and your eyes will thank you.

4. Non greasy sunscreen

No one wants to wear sunscreen if it brings you out in spots, leaves a white cast or makes your make-up slide off. Look for one that's non-greasy and feels more like a moisturiser, especially if you have oily or acne prone skin.

5. The best face sunscreen is a long wear one

Lets be honest with ourselves, very few of us reapply sunscreen every 2 hours like most bottles say, so just switch to a long wear one and then you dont have to worry. Long wear sunscreens use modern photostable ingredients so they can provide that SPF 50+ protection for 6 or 8 hours.

Thankfully there are a few really good sunscreens which tick all these boxes, there is no gatekeeping here so let me share my favourites:

Our No 1. choice - no surprise..

MAS Protect and Hydrate Sunscreen 50+

The best face sunscreen for sensitive skin. Its fragrance free, stain-free, suitable for oily skin and with the highest level of UVA protection will give you next level anti-aging support for your skin. This sunscreen provides long lasting protection for 6+ hours and coming in 100ml will last far longer than most face sunscreens.

MAS has been regulated and approved by stringent Australian regulatory standards and are now TGA certified and is approved for sale in Australia.

*£16.99  Currently BUY 1 GET 1 FREE  while stocks last.

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Niche Beauty Lab SPF 50+

Best sunscreen for eczema or reactive skin. Fragrance free, 100mls and with some calming and soothing ingredients this is a dream for anyone with reactive skin. This product is lightweight and non-greasy and from one of my favourite European skincare brands

£18.99 BUY NICHE BEAUTY LAB SPF 50+

Sunscreen doesnt need to be complicated it should be your skincare bestie not the step you dread applying. I hope I have been able to share with you how to chose the best sunscreen for your skincare routine and if you try either of the two favourites above I think you will become a true SPF convert like me

xx Rob