The best skin-friendly SPFs you need for summer

SPF is something that we should all be applying on a daily basis with no excuses. Broad spectrum SPFs not only protect the skin from premature ageing, but shield it from skin damage that can lead to more serious concerns such as skin cancer. However, not all sun creams are equal when it comes to protecting your skin, with some ingredients traditionally found in sun creams and lotions causing irritation and damaging the skin's natural barrier.

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Ingredients to avoid:

• Oxybenzone - an allergen and irritant to most skin types, this harmful ingredient can disrupt the natural hormone production in humans.
• Octinoxate - this is absorbed into the body and can disrupt hormone levels.
• Avobenzone - this may cause irritation to the eyes and can increase the damage of free-radicals on the skin.

We have picked out some of the best skin safe sun creams on LOOKFANTASTIC. Enriched with protective, mineral rich formulas that nourish the skin, these weightless and water-based products will keep your complexion glowing and guarded from the sun.

1. La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid Non-Perfumed Suncream SPF50+ 50ml

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid Non-Perfumed Suncream SPF50+ 50ml

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RRP: £20.00Current price: £16.00

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What can be said about the La Roche Posay SPF that hasn’t already been said? It has quickly become a travel must-have, and is specifically designed for sensitive skin. The formula is simple as to not clog pores, perfect for daily use.  Sweat and sand-proof and with a non-greasy finish, this SPF goes seamlessly from pool days on holiday to summery walks at home. 

2. Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Lip Balm - Sweet Vanilla 10g

Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Lip Balm - Sweet Vanilla 10g

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£4.99

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Enriched with Vitamin E, shea butter, and jojoba oil, this SPF lip balm protects lips from UV rays, pollutants, and blue light. The reef friendly, vegan formula is perfect for being kind to skin – and the environment – while working hard to protect it.    

3. Lancaster Sun Beauty Body Milk SPF50 100ml

Lancaster Sun Beauty Body Milk SPF50 100ml

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RRP: £27.00Current price: £21.60

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Delivering broad spectrum protection with a barely-there, lightweight texture, Lancaster’s Body Milk is an SPF to keep reaching for. A 3-in-1 product, this SPF protects from harmful UV rays, while allowing the skin to get bronzed, while also soothing redness caused by the sun. Let your SPF get to work while you relax. 

4. Anua SPF 50 Silky Moisture Sun Cream 50ml

Anua SPF 50 Silky Moisture Sun Cream 50ml

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RRP: £15.00Current price: £12.00

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K-beauty meets suncare with this protective SPF. The SPF 50 protects against UVA and UVB rays, while the antioxidant rich formula soothes skin, and panthenol locks in hydration. This particular SPF works well as a makeup primer, with its velvety texture and added protection for delicate skin. 

5. Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF30 50ml (Various Shades)

Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF30 50ml (Various Shades)

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£36.50

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Ideal for wearing alone or using as a makeup primer, this tinted sunscreen is perfect for days that require something a little extra. Dewy but not greasy, and enriched with hyaluronic acid, this sheer sunscreen hydrated while it protects from UV, blue light, and antioxidants.