Come summertime, city skin should shield itself against sun, stress and pollution. We recommend shunning the heavy SPF creams of yesteryear for the new lighter formulas, which filter against all three perfectly, sitting prettily under your make-up and atop your skincare. Look for versions that promise to defend against smog, such as Dior’s One Essential City Defense, by way of antioxidants and protective veils, while assuring both UVA and UVB protection. Finally, always opt for SPF30 and above to save face. ky
estée lauder daywear advanced multiprotection anti-oxidant & uv defense spf50, £36
la prairie cellular swiss uv protection veil spf50, £138 guerlain orchidée impériale the brightening & perfecting uv protector spf50, £104
chanel uv essentiel multi-protection daily defender spf30 or 50, £44 £175, muun
nydg chem-free active defense spf30, £88 at net-a-porter
clinique city block sheer spf25, £19
jurlique uv defence lotion spf50, £27
skinceuticals mineral eye uv defense spf30, £27.30
dior one essential city defense spf50, £41
£495, jimmy choo
£275, gucci