Best sun cream on Reddit
114 reviews from r/SkincareAddictionUK, r/AskIreland, r/veganuk and 15 more subreddits
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#1
La Roche-Posay
4.7
(6)
"La Rochay Posey is the best."
"La Roche posay helios(?) range, particularly the spray, is what you're looking for."
"La roche posay doesn't feel like you have sunscreen on at all."
"La roche posay is the best in this regard."
"La Roche Posay. I absolutely detest the feeling and smell of suncream on my skin but this is almost lovely."
"The LRP stuff is slightly on offer and mildly tinted."
#2
Biore
4.5
(6)
"Biore watery essence. I used to hate sunscreens because most I used felt so heavy and oily on the skin."
"No white cast, waterproof, makes skin feel nice."
"I use "biore" sunscreen."
"I’ve been using this Biore sunscreen."
"I hear biore uv milk is amazing and also affordable!"
#3
La Roche Posay
4.6
(5)
"The formula is almost like a puff of smoke against your face."
"Definitely a great choice."
"My holy grail sunscreen is LaRoche Posay Anthelios XL 50+."
"Ive heard tons of good things about the La Roche Posay SPF."
"Bioderma Photoderm and La Roche Posay are known for their very high PPD (UVA protection)."
#4
Supergoop
4.4
(5)
"Unseen Sunscreen. Absolutely love it."
"I really like supergoop spf 40. It’s clear and it wears well under makeup."
"Has great coverage, feels like a primer on your skin."
"SuperGoop."
"The Super Goop one is great for makeup free days."
#5
Eucerin
4.2
(5)
"They also do a sunscreen which is amazing and doesn't bother my skin"
"Eucerin dry touch body sunscreen is quite good if you hate regular sunscreens."
"Eucerin dry touch body sunscreen is quite good if you hate regular sunscreens."
"Get a spray that dries fast. Eucerin is very good and it’s unscented."
"Eucerin sun fluid, has a matt finish and SPF of 50."
#6
Altruist
4.5
(4)
"Altruist on Amazon is pretty good or Biore UV watery essence which is Japanese and super light on oily skin."
"Altruist for sure"
"Highly recommend checking out Altruist as well."
"I started using Altruist (available on Amazon - two tubes for £7.50) after a recommendation."
#7
Boots
4.0
(4)
"I really like the Boots brand Soltan."
"Boots Soltan. Boots range is cruelty free."
"I just use the Boots Soltan ones on the body and they're great!"
"I use this one from Boots."
#8
EltaMD
5.0
(3)
"You might want to try sunscreens that are specifically designed for sensitive skin or those with anti-inflammatory ingredients, like La Roche-Posay Anthelios or EltaMD UV Clear."
"I have rosacea and use EltaMD UV Clear! It’s the only sunscreen I have tried that feels weightless on my skin."
"My long time favorite is EltaMD Clear SPF 40 Board Spectrum. No white cast, no sunscreen smell, not sticky."
#9
P20
4.7
(3)
"P20 is the way to go."
"Its a spray and go thing and they have a factor 50 too. Swear by it"
"I love p20 kids spf 50."
#10
The Body Shop
4.3
(3)
"I really like the Body Shop one. It's not at all greasy nor does it leave a white cast."
"The Body Shop Essence one that's SPF 50 is great."
"I really like the Body Shop Skin Defence Multi-Protection Essence SPF 50."
#11
Garnier
4.3
(3)
"Garnier Amber Solaire sensitive advanced sun cream! It’s SPF50, available at Boots and Superdrug and dries semi-matte. I love it <3"
"Some affordable options include Garnier’s 'Clearly Brighter SPF 30 Face Moisturizer'."
"Garner Amber Solaire in the light brown bottle."
#12
Elta MD
4.0
(3)
"Elta Md clear facial sunscreen."
"Elta MD Clear Tinted."
"I like Elta MD and Super Goop’s mineral sunscreen."
#13
Hawaiian Tropic
3.7
(3)
"None are tested on animals but some contain animal derived ingredients."
"I’m enjoying Hawaiian tropic aloha care."
"It smells amazing and sinks in like a normal cream."
#14
Parasol
5.0
(2)
"It's not sticky and seriously does the job."
"Parasol, it's in a blue bottle and Irish made in carlow, I can't say enough good things about it!"
#15
Missha
5.0
(2)
"I still remember he ended up giving the highest point to Missha for men."
"I'm a fan of Korean sunscreens--my current one is Missha All Around Safe Block Essence. It's non-irritating, mildly moisturizing, and cosmetically elegant"
#16
MISSHA
4.5
(2)
"Melts into your skin and isn't greasy."
"Because it is drying I only put it on my T zone and it control my oils!"
#17
Canmake
4.5
(2)
"It completely sets down, has no scent and is clear."
"CanMake."
#18
Nivea
4.0
(2)
"Nivea is very good overall it feels very light."
"Get some nivea sunscreen(some of them have newer filters) from the supermarket."
#19
Soltan
4.0
(2)
"I use Soltan Baby Protect & Moisture SPF 50+. It's a sunscreen but I think it's pretty good!"
"I use soltan baby protect & moisturise (boots)."
#20
Cetaphil
4.0
(2)
"Daughter is using cetaphil spf50, its fragrance free and non comedogenic."
"I really like. It’s a moisturizer with SPF."
#21
Bondi Sands
4.0
(2)
"Doesn't feel sticky, or leave white cast safe for the environment too"
"There's a new one from Bondi Sands called Hydra and I've found it really good."
#22
Dr. Jart
5.0
(1)
"Dr. Jart in the gold tube is my jam."
#23
AHC Natural Perfection Double Shield
5.0
(1)
"I use a stick, and lately I've been enjoying AHC Natural Perfection Double Shield, which is Korean."
#24
Water-Resistant Sun Creams
5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend you look for sun creams that are water-resistant."
#25
Heliocare
5.0
(1)
"Helio care."
#26
Raw Elements Face and Body
5.0
(1)
"Best one ive ever used, its zinc, stays on and doesnt mess up your wax."
#27
Zinc Stick
5.0
(1)
"I switched to a zinc stick for the face and it doesn’t happen anymore."
#28
Isntree
5.0
(1)
"For the face I have never found one better than isntree"
#29
SKN Clinics
5.0
(1)
"I know its not cheap, but i use the SPF30 version of this and am so impressed at how quickly it sinks in to your skin and is completely un-greasy, also leaves no white marks."
#30
CeraVe
5.0
(1)
"I love it. I have more oily skin and it leaves a nice, non-drying matte finish."
#31
Skin Aqua
5.0
(1)
"Skin aqua uv moisture milk! EBay is super cheap, it takes a while to come but it's amazing, sinks in fast, no white cast, no smell, no breakouts."
#32
Skin
5.0
(1)
"I love this so much, i’ll use it til the day i die."
#33
Evy
5.0
(1)
"It's the best sunscreen I've found so far."
#34
Ambre Solaire
5.0
(1)
"It's particularly good for your head - as it will go through your hair without messing up hair style."
#35
Clarins
5.0
(1)
"Dries fast, smells lovely, not greasy, you'll actually want to use it."
#36
Sunplay
5.0
(1)
"I recently changed to Sunplay Skin Aqua Watery Gel and it feels amazing on my oily skin."
#37
Sun Bum
5.0
(1)
"I adore Sun Bum's SPF 30."
#38
Trader Joe’s
5.0
(1)
"Legit such a cool texture like a makeup primer."
#39
Sunsense
5.0
(1)
"Product ranges from Sunsense is SOOO good."
#40
Benefit
4.0
(1)
"The Benefit one, or there's this Etude House Mild Watery one that says it's lightweight."
#41
Coppertone Sport
4.0
(1)
"I usually go with a combination of Coppertone sport topped with Watermans."
#42
Ultrasun
4.0
(1)
"Ultrasun is vegan, and apparently good for sensitive skin."
#43
Gruum
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend looking at Gruum... ‘skyda Daily Defence Lotion | 50ml’ is the product name."
#44
Riemans
4.0
(1)
"Riemans p20. Put ot on once and swim multiple times."
#45
Banana Boat
4.0
(1)
"Get a dry mist spray. We use banana boat usually."
#46
Pai
4.0
(1)
"Ive tried a few but found The brand Pai do a great spf30."
#47
Cerave
4.0
(1)
"Cerave Ultra Light spf 30 is what I have been using."
#48
Superdrug
4.0
(1)
"Have you tried the Superdrug own brand Solait?"
#49
Hello Sunday
4.0
(1)
"Not the cheapest but Hello Sunday is not sticky and doesn't stain."
#50
Purito
4.0
(1)
"Purito Unscented."
#51
Shiseido
4.0
(1)
"I like the shiseido sunscreen."
#52
Tesco
4.0
(1)
"Doesn't feel greasy"
#53
Cancer Council
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using the cancer council sport sunscreen (blue tube) and it’s pretty good."
#54
Blue Lizard
4.0
(1)
"I use their sensitive and their baby sunscreens on my face."
#55
Australian Gold
4.0
(1)
"I've heard really good things about SOS spf 50 and Australian gold spf 50 ( tinted)."
#56
Bioderma
4.0
(1)
"Bioderma Photoderm and La Roche Posay are known for their very high PPD (UVA protection)."
#57
Peter Thomas Roth
4.0
(1)
"I really like this one! I'm super pale so I need great protection in the summer."
#58
Farmacy
4.0
(1)
"I just got Farmacy's Green Screen and it's the first that leaves my skin with a nice finish."
#59
Green People
4.0
(1)
"I've just started using Green People facial SPF, and am liking it so far."
#60
Neutrogena
4.0
(1)
"It legit takes most of it away."
#61
Boots Soltan
4.0
(1)
"Boots Soltan Dry Touch lotion, spf 50. Feels a bit silicone-y but it dries matte and without a white cast."
#62
L'Oreal
3.0
(1)
"There are "dry" sunscreens that are sold in the aerosol cans, loreal sells one."
#63
Pacifica
3.0
(1)
"Some affordable options include Pacifica’s 'Vegan Collagen SPF 30'."
#64
Acure
3.0
(1)
"Some affordable options include Acure’s 'Radically Rejuvenating SPF Day Cream'."
#65
Lancaster
1.0
(1)
"Avoid Lancaster Sun Delicate Skin. It pills so much you'll end up looking like you fell asleep in your morning porridge."
#66
No7
1.0
(1)
"I used the age defying no7 30spf, Ive come back with severe burns and blistering."
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