Seven hybrid heroes that offer SPF with benefits
Make products work for you by choosing ones that combine sun block with skincare,
Anyone who’s serious about skincare knows your morning routine should include an active-packed serum or moisturiser, followed by sunscreen. But what if you could combine those steps with one product?
That’s what the next generation of sunblocks aim to do. Combining skincare and SPF, these multi-tasking marvels will prevent sun damage (and wrinkles) at the same time as delivering complexion-boosting ingredients.
1. Hello Sunday The One That’s Got It All Sun Primer SPF 50, £20
New brand Hello Sunday is already proving popular with beauty buffs. This fragrance-free primer helps foundation glide on, and provides protection against UVA and UVB rays.
2. Ultra Violette Queen Screen Luminising Sun Serum SPF 50+, £36, Space NK
Instantly becoming Space NK’S fastest selling suncare range ever when it launched in March, Aussie brand Ultra Violette is famous for its antioxidant-filled Queen Screen serum, which protects against the blue light that emits from mobile and computer screens.
3. Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen, £19.99, Boots
If chemical sunscreens don’t agree with your skin, try this mineral formula from Bliss. The lightweight SPF 30 lotion sinks in thoroughly and, unlike some mineral creams, won’t leave any chalky white marks.
4. Evolve Climate Veil Tinted SPF 20, £29, Holland and Barrett
A mineral-based SPF 20 sunscreen infused with hyaluronic acid to moisturise, and vitamin-rich lingonberry stem cells, this tinted cream is available in regular, medium and deep shades.
5. Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 30, £33, Feelunique
A bestseller from Aussie brand Grown Alchemist, this mineral SPF 30 is vegan-friendly and made with 100 per cent natural ingredients, including nourishing rosehip oil and hyaluronic acid.
6. Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Sun Milk SPF 30, £9.99, Superdrug
Infused with coconut and kukui nut oils, this moisturising mineral sun block is PETA approved and great value for money too.
7. La Roche-posay Hyalu B5 Aquagel SPF 30, £25.87 (was £34.50)
The upmarket French brand, which is owned by L’oréal, combines hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 (which helps to repair skin damage) for a highly hydrating gel moisturiser that’s gentle enough for sensitive skin types.