THE BEST SUNSCREENS
According to four girls who should know
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THE MODEL: JESINTA FRANKLIN
With good skin a part of her job, Franklin takes her suncare seriously. “I wear Olay’s SPF 15 day cream, and I add more throughout the day if I’m not wearing a hat or sunglasses. It’s easy to use and has everything in it my skin needs.” 1. Total Effects 7 In One Day Cream SPF 15, $32.95, Olay, 1800 028 280
THE UBER DRIVER: MEL SANCHEZ-FERNANDO
For Sanchez-fernando, it’s about sunscreen that doesn’t affect her makeup. “My car has good tinted windows, but I still wear Clearskincare Clinics’ sunscreen; it’s light and works well under makeup. I rub it on the backs of my hands to protect them from the sun, too.” 2. Sunscreen SPF 30+, $28, Clearskincare Clinics, clearskincareclinics.com.au
THE IT-GIRL: SABINA SOCOL
From Positano and Puglia to Ischia and Ibiza, this Paris-based journalist has spent the past few months chasing the sun. “I’m obsessed with not getting any sunburn, so I apply Bioderma sunscreen right before I go out and then reapply every time I go for a swim.” 3. Photoderm BB Cream, $36.99, Bioderma, cosmetiquesdefrance.com.au
THE IRONWOMAN: JORDAN MERCER
Thanks to her active lifestyle, Mercer needs a sunscreen that won’t sweat off. “Vertra sunscreen is my go-to. It’s a zinc stick and doubles as a waterproof foundation – it’s so easy to apply and feels nice on my skin.” 4. The Shelter Sun Resistant Foundation Face Stick SPF 50+, $25, Vertra, vertra.com.au