SPF is one of the best anti-ageing steps you can take, and it’s more effective the earlier you start as the majority of premature skin ageing comes from damaging UV rays. This is why I always start my day off with a hard-working sunscreen that I can wear under my makeup and provide all-day protection. x Face SPF 50+ (50ml) - an advanced combination of lamellar broad-spectrum SPF protection with GSP for Infrared protection, titanium dioxide for blue light protection and Ectoin Further application may be required after extensive sweating, swimming, towel drying or in extreme temperatures. Ultrasun is a Swiss suncare brand renowned for their leading suncare research and development. The collection has been sold in the UK since 1992 and they are the number 1 premium suncare brand in the UK.

Ultrasun Face Fluid Tinted SPF50+ – Ultrasun UK Ultrasun Face Fluid Tinted SPF50+ – Ultrasun UK

This is sure to be a firm favourite of my mum’s, who has in the past been known to avoid wearing sun protection completely (tsk tsk!) in the hopes of getting a better tan, and for people who like to get a “base tan”. Perhaps one of the main things that make them stand out is the use of lamellar technology – they’re the only brand worldwide to use this technology in sun protection. This binds the formula to the upper layer of skin – without being absorbed in – which makes it disappear instantly but also makes it last all day which means that you don’t need to reapply every two hours. Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano), Titanium Dioxide (Nano), Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Squalane, Cocoglycerides, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer, Ectoin, Decyl Glucoside, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Propyl Alcohol, Cetyl Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Diisopropyl Adipate, Ubiquinone, Citric Acid, CI 77019, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77891, CI 77499. To make it easy for you to find your best Ultrasun sun protection formula, I’ve rounded up their top ten best-selling icons to give you the lowdown on why you need to try this expert suncare, but first, let me just answer some of your burning questions about Ultrasun as a whole and why I love them so much: Plus, the SPF spray can even be used upside down (trust me, I tried) so you can ensure all those difficult to reach places are always covered.It is important that you take regular shade breaks and that you avoid the midday sun when the UV rays are at their strongest. I would say I noticed a slight white cast even after it dried down. I did use the full 1/4 tsp for my face. It was unnoticeable with a foundation over it, but unsure how a more melanated skin would fare. Why I love it: If you’re looking to up the ante on your daily SPF protection, then the Ultrasun Face Anti-Ageing Formula SPF 50+ is for you. This is a great choice for your daily SPF if you’re looking for very high protection, if you’re in a hot climate, a city-dweller, or work outdoors. Apply in the shade to clean, dry skin, 15 - 30 minutes before sun exposure - reapply in extreme circumstances known for their patented lamellar technology and broad spectrum sun protection formulas, Ultrasun was the first suncare brand worldwide to be awarded the BASF EcoSun pass status. For more information on the BASF EcoSun pass, please visit carecreations.basf.com/ecosun-pass.

Ultrasun Extreme SPF50+ – Ultrasun UK

I’m not someone who wears foundation every day anyway, so I love the light unifying sheen that this sunscreen provides. It gives an effortlessly flawless “no makeup” look while concealing any imperfections. Who doesn’t want to look naturally airbrushed?John Lewis plc, registered office: 171 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5NN. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 724309) for the purpose of introducing the credit provided by Creation Consumer Finance Ltd, registered office: Wellington Buildings, 2-4 Wellington Street, Belfast BT1 6HT. Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethyl Caprylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Octyldodecanol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dibutyl Adipate, Alcohol Denat., VA/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Aqua, Tocopheryl Acetate, 2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol, Lecithin, Sodium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone.