Suncream reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 179 Reddit reviews across 28 subreddits and 53 posts to rank the best Suncream brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/SkincareAddictionUK, r/brisbane, r/AskUK, r/trailrunning, r/SkincareAddiction. Top-rated brands include La Roche-Posay (4.3/5), P20 (4.7/5), Beauty of Joseon (4.7/5).
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Reviews179
Subreddits28
Posts53
Brands74
Products59
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#1
La Roche-Posay
4.3
(20)
"Like putting moisturiser on but a proper spf"
"Le Rosch with their Anthelios line. Excellent."
"I like La Roche-Posay sunscreen range."
"I really like basically all the Anthelios line (La Roche Posay) for this, the fluid dries instantly and is matte, the stick is also great and a bit more moisturising."
"La roche -posay. My daughter has had eczema for 6 years."
"La Roche Posay is worth it!"
"La Roche Posay sunscreen has been a godsend."
"LRP Anthelios is my go to, I find it excellent under foundation."
"I saw a good La Roche Posay one but it was like £17 ://"
"I really rate the La Roche-posay suncream."
#2
P20
4.7
(10)
"P20 is the only sun protection product I would use these days."
"P20."
"Thanks everyone. I’m going to get p20, and see if I can try on some sun hoodies so I have a choice."
"P20, widely available in the UK."
"P20. It's the best for your scenario."
"P20 is supposedly the most powerful sunscreen you can get"
"I swear by P20 SPF50+ for kids and I wear it all the time. The protection is insanely good."
"We’ve been using P20 first thing and La roche posay for top ups."
"Uk, I used p20 German stuff, a bit oily but stays on through a long course triathlon including the swim."
"P20 is great, absorbs nicely and good protection from what I can tell."
#3
Beauty of Joseon
4.7
(7)
"I used to swear by Purito Centella (RIP) but just started using Beauty of Joeson and it's really good!"
"My skin actually improved since I started using the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen."
"Beauty of Joseon SPF 50, literally feels like I am not wearing anything."
"I’ve been using the beauty of Joseon one all summer and it’s been lovely to use."
"“Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic”. It’s a Korean suncream that my makeup artist friend recommended - it’s so good, very light, no smell, completely weightless and SPF50."
"A good one! Especially for sensitive skin"
"I love this but it pills when I use it with a moisturiser. It's moisturising enough to use on its own tho."
#4
Elta MD
5.0
(6)
"Elta MD and Skinbetter Science are my two faves."
"I wear Elta MD or Supergoop sunscreen on my face every day."
"Elta MD."
"Elta md ! It’s physical but it is not sticky or thick absorbs quickly."
"Elta MD uv clear - not greasy."
"My personal favorites are EltaMD UV Clear and Neutrogena Clear Face."
#5
Blue Lizard
4.5
(6)
"Blue lizard I use it surfing in the water for two hours at a time."
"For body, hands down anything by blue lizard!! They even have uv reactive caps on their bottles."
"I LOVE the Blue Lizard sunscreens."
"Blue Lizard++."
"Blue Lizard 50 sunblock."
"Badger or blue lizzard."
#6
Eucerin
4.3
(6)
"None of the eucerin ones make my skin burn."
"Third vote for Eucerin"
"Eucerin Eucerin and Eucerin"
"There's one from Eucerin, I don't remember the name exactly but it is to protect hyperpigmented skin and has an SPF of 30"
"These brands include La Roche Posay, Vichy, Eucerin, Avene."
"I can't say it's the best, but I like Eucerin."
#7
Altruist
4.8
(5)
"I've been very impressed by Altruist sunscreen. Soaks in really quickly and isn't at all greasy."
"I like Altruist and it's really good during winter too."
"Yes! I love Altruist! Altruist sunscreen is the best, most affordable I’ve come by."
"I love Altruist dermatologist sunscreen SPF 50."
"Altruist is made by a dermatologist who just wants people to have healthy skin."
#8
Cancer Council
4.4
(5)
"Cancer council sunscreens are my fave."
"The cancer council sunscreen (pink - not tinted) is a lot of people’s go to under makeup."
"I use the Cancer Council face day wear, the tube with the blue stripe is water resistant but the tube with the pink stripe has a more matte finish. It's on the lower end of price in terms of face sunscreens but it works great and you get heaps of it."
"Yup I use the Cancer Council Face Day Wear Fluid Matte in Invisible (they have a tinted one too). It’s SPF 50."
"Cancer council spf50"
#9
EltaMD
4.4
(5)
"My all-time favorite sunscreens are EltaMD’s sunscreens. Currently, I’m using the UV Shield SPF 45. I have oily, acne-prone skin, and this doesn’t feel like I have anything on."
"I like the EltaMd UV clear Spf 46! It works well on my acne prone skin and I’m also currently using a retinol."
"Only mineral sunscreen 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Elta MD, Colorscience, Is Clinical and Korean sunscreens"
"EltaMD UV Skin recovery. The green one to reduce redness."
"I use EltaMD daily... The daily feels more like a soothing lotion."
#10
Supergoop
5.0
(4)
"I use supergoop, it’s my favorite because it has vitamins and minerals."
"Supergoop"
"I use Supergoop for my face and Sun Bum 70 on my body and never burn."
"The "Supergoop" brand makes a great one."
#11
Nivea
4.0
(5)
"I use the Nivea sunscreen - my skin reacts to lots of different sunscreens, but has always been safe with Nivea."
"I'm fond of Nivea alcohol based spray - the clear stuff."
"I'm fond of Nivea alcohol based spray."
"This is the best under 10 pounds. Nivea Sun UV Face Soothing Sensitive Sun Cream SPF50"
"I use Nivea UV Sun Face, it leaves no white cast and I say this as a person with brown skin. I like it because it's on the cheaper side at £7 for 50 ml."
#12
Bondi Sands
4.8
(4)
"Love Bondi sands! If I put make up on top it looks so lovely too"
"Absolutely unreal"
"I really like the bondi sands."
"Bondi sands one works great for me , it’s tinted aswell so it doesn’t have that whitewash & it doesn’t break me out"
#13
Sun Bum
4.3
(4)
"On my body I'm digging Sun Bum because from March through October I want to smell like the beach."
"Sun bum or bondi sands"
"It’s spenny but good."
"Sum Bum. Highest number you can find."
#14
Invisible Zinc
4.3
(4)
"I put my Invisible Zinc on once and it lasts the whole race."
"Switched to an invisible zinc and I haven’t been burnt since."
"I use Invisible Zinc."
"I'm currently using Invisible Zinc on my face."
#15
Bioré
4.3
(4)
"The best facial sunscreen I have found is Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence. It is SPF 50 and doesn't have that awful white filmy effect."
"Biore watery essence"
"Bioré UV Aqua Rich"
"Big fan of the Bioré UV aqua rich, but the best suncream is the one you like and will remember to wear."
#16
Coola
4.3
(3)
"I LOVE COOLA!!!!!!"
"I like the Coola one as well!"
"Coola is the other brand I like."
#17
Superdrug
4.3
(3)
"I got the one from superdrug, despite understanding that the formula changed and it's scented, but oh my god, it feels a million times better than the la roche posay one!"
"Superdrug own brand very good"
"Super drug own brand!"
#18
Neutrogena
4.0
(3)
"I use fancy Neutrogena stuff, but that's mostly because it doesn't make me feel greasy/like I'm covered in sunscreen"
"Neutrogenina seems to hold up well."
"Neutrogena Ultra Sheer."
#19
Zealios
5.0
(2)
"Zealios."
"Zealios! Dries clear and doesn’t rub off."
#20
Piz Buin
5.0
(2)
"Never had problems since using Piz Buin."
"Anything Piz Buin"
#21
Mineral Sunscreen
5.0
(2)
"This sunscreen formula is very gentle on all skin types and super nourishing."
"My dermat had suggested to go for a mineral sunscreen for rosacea."
#22
Ultra Violette
5.0
(2)
"Personal favourite is Ultra Violette supreme screen, but they have a few in their range. It’s on the pricier side, but I can usually snag it on sale at Sephora."
"I’ve been loving it for nearly 3 years."
#23
Garnier
5.0
(2)
"The garnier one is great, Ambre Solaire Super UV, it has 0 white cast on my skin."
"I really recommend the Garnier Ambre Solaire Super UV (Anti-Dryness) spf!"
#24
Badger
5.0
(2)
"Badger hands down!"
"Badger or blue lizzard."
#25
Purito
5.0
(2)
"I like the Purito centella safe sun, it goes on really nicely, doesnt leave a white cast and doesnt make me look oily."
"My favourite hands down has to be the Purito Green Level Unscented Sun SPF50 PA++++, goes on a charm and is available on beautyandseoul for £16."
#26
Babo Botanicals
4.5
(2)
"I love the ones from Babo Botanicals & they have several EWG verified ones."
"Babo botanicals!"
#27
COSRX
4.5
(2)
"I just got the CORSRX 50+ aloe one and I am loving it!!"
"Cosrx Aloe Sun Cream (can find it on skinsider/pureseoul) or Bioré Water Essence Sunscreen (superdrug)!"
#28
Kinship
4.5
(2)
"I use Kinship and love it for my face sunscreen!"
"I have had very good luck with Kinship for face."
#29
Boots
4.5
(2)
"Soltan by Boots - 8 hour stay spf50 is THE best."
"I do believe Boots own (Soltan) is meant to be good for dry skin."
#30
Mecca
4.5
(2)
"+1 for Mecca To Save Face 50spf sunscreen. Best stuff. Doesn't feel like you're gunking up your face with crap."
"Mecca Superscreen"
#31
Bioderma
4.5
(2)
"Get the bioderma atoderm crème its light and more non sticky compared to cetaphil lotion."
"Among the best are Bioderma Laser, Riemann P20, Ultrasun Fluid, Isdin fusion water, LRP Shaka Fluid, some SVR and the Eucerin oil control."
#32
Sunprise
4.5
(2)
"Https://www.amazon.com/Sunprise-Moisturizing-Sunblock-Sensitive-Products/dp/B09NJKW42S/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_pp?crid=14MKZPVSS5K06&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vfUxcnA2Xr3VBgT1pdDIA1iYkh_I_JluMAET75iq_2cPe697WMAOfIlXFq81_E8spMi37dNrkmx-t73-1hGsMU7IVRjtLeL2rsFG5Y5bx973s7ZTRLsuUrwHBy3OzSPSAXXnluZc5X1BtkNro-ef-ppU6i0R5_gs53wry9rFsG0Hqu_1YYB0eCSeZc2p1hBArACLtWNaGeVYfLmuSxSDFQ.GfnphgAAYJzLFYd4TD22qabhcsDJKPa-08RgBP-JnRI&"
"Sunprise"
#33
Ultrasun
4.5
(2)
"One of the few that doesn't make me itchy"
"I like Ultrasun’s face products and also Heliocare 360."
#34
Naïf
4.0
(2)
"I second Naïf. Its a mineral sunscreen and uses zinc filters instead of chemical filters."
"I use something with mostly natural ingredients. In The Netherlands the brand Naïf has become mainstream."
#35
Sundrink
4.0
(2)
"Sundrink is a great option tho!"
"Thinking about going with he sundrink one."
#36
Natio
4.0
(2)
"I find the texture of Natio nice, non greasy, skin seems to like it."
"Natio suncare spf50+"
#37
Clinique
3.0
(2)
"The clinique city block spf 50 was kinda greasy haha"
"One from Clinique and one from Clarins, £££."
#38
Isntree
5.0
(1)
"I really like this Isntree one - For me it feels like a lightweight moisturiser and I don't feel it at all. It also doesn't sting my eyes."
#39
Heliocare
5.0
(1)
"I rate Heliocare 360! It's the only one I use on my face (oil-free SPF50). I use it everyday and it seems to last ages, it goes on smooth, sits really well under makeup."
#40
The Inkey List
5.0
(1)
"The Inkey's spf is incredible! Can also be used as a makeup primer"
#41
Australian Gold
5.0
(1)
"Loads of people on there swear by the Australian Gold SPF 50 face lotion. It’s mineral, hypoallergenic and has a tint to get rid of any white cast."
#42
Hawaiian Tropics
5.0
(1)
"Look at the Hawaiian Tropics Silk stuff. I absolutely love it. Doesn't leave my skin feeling super greasy and it actually protects/moisturizes some too."
#43
Solbari
5.0
(1)
"Or even upf hats and sunglasses combo like this https://www.solbari.com.au/products/ultimate-sun-hat-upf50-sun-protection"
#44
Riemann
5.0
(1)
"I’ve ordered from Cloud10 Beauty a few times with no issues."
#45
Lifesystems
5.0
(1)
"I really like the lifesystems one you get in go outdoors etc."
#46
Hello Sunday
5.0
(1)
"Hello Sunday is my go to SPF."
#47
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Daily Energizing Moisture Treatment for Men SPF 19
5.0
(1)
"I use an SPF face moisturiser from Kiehl's all year round."
#48
Skin1004
4.0
(1)
"I heard that the Skin1004 watery spf is very lightweight"
#49
Thank You Farmer
4.0
(1)
"[this one](https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/thank-you-farmer-sun-project-water-sun-cream-spf50/13313863.html) is the original that I use - works great under makeup too!"
#50
E.L.F.
4.0
(1)
"I’d suggest E.L.F. Suntouchable! Whoa Glow but it’s only SPF 30. Sort of like a primer with spf. Very light and makes my skin feel really smooth."
#51
Innisfree
4.0
(1)
"The only thing I've found my skin likes it the Innisfree Triple Shield mineral sunscreen. It has a slightly tinted white cast so ends up making me look slightly pale."
#52
CC Sensitive
4.0
(1)
"Mineral sunscreens don’t sting my eyes so on high UV days I’ll wear that."
#53
EVY
4.0
(1)
"I can vouch that the EVY spf moose and the garnier liquid spf is weightless"
#54
Kroger
4.0
(1)
"I used a generic Kroger-brand 50+ SPF that was sweat and water resistant. Worked fine for me!"
#55
Cetaphil
4.0
(1)
"Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50. I buy it from Amazon."
#56
Reef
4.0
(1)
"Reef coconut sunscreen is the best. I use it all the time and it doesn't have that horrible smell."
#57
RoundLab
4.0
(1)
"I like the ones that come in a stick, or my current favorite is RoundLab Birch something SPF"
#58
CeraVe
4.0
(1)
"I love cerave am for indoor days and la Roche fluid for outdoors as it’s spf 50!"
#59
Dermaveen
4.0
(1)
"Dermaveen is very affordable, vegan and the whole range is formulated for sensitive/eczema skin."
#60
Bare Minerals
4.0
(1)
"Bare minerals or la roche posay mineral works for me"
#61
SunSense
4.0
(1)
"If you want the highest level of protection look for an SPF50+ with a 5 star uva rating. I’m currently using SunSense Ultra and I really like it."
#62
Vichy
4.0
(1)
"These brands include La Roche Posay, Vichy, Eucerin, Avene."
#63
Boots Soltan
4.0
(1)
"Way less greasy than others I've tried!"
#64
Lacura
4.0
(1)
"Definitely less greasy than Nivea, solait and a few others I've tried."
#65
Requil
4.0
(1)
"Dry skin- requil 220₹ or angel cream- 250₹ would be good options."
#66
Angel Cream
4.0
(1)
"Dry skin- requil 220₹ or angel cream- 250₹ would be good options."
#67
EpiPet Sun Protector
4.0
(1)
"There are also dog specific sunscreens, like EpiPet."
#68
L'Oreal
4.0
(1)
"L’oreal also has a sunscreen spray and does the job"
#69
Morphe
4.0
(1)
"Morphe has a sunscreen setting spray"
#70
Cancer Council Sunscreen
4.0
(1)
"Maybe the cancer council Work sunscreen?"
#71
Physical Blocker Sunscreen
4.0
(1)
"My derm said to use sunscreen that is a physical blocker, less chemicals."
#72
Nivea SPF 50
4.0
(1)
"My recommendation would be Nivea SPF 50 if it's worth anything"
#73
Avène
4.0
(1)
"These brands include La Roche Posay, Vichy, Eucerin, Avene."
#74
Tesco
3.0
(1)
"Tesco’s own brand baby sunscreen isn’t bad."
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