Cream, spray, stick and tinted formulae.

For sport, anti-dark spots, for sensitive skin, for the city. Whatever your lifestyle is, it's time to go for a different sun cream. Take a look at our favourites!

Why it is so important to protect your skin from the sun

Dermatologists and experts keep reminding us: sun protection is a top priority in facial care, the one step in the daily skincare routine that you mustn’t skip.

Exposing your skin to the sun without adequate protection can cause sunburn leading to dark spots, wrinkles, dryness, allergic reactions or melanoma. That's why, whatever the season and even on cloudy days, it's essential to protect your skin with a broad-spectrum formula that protects it from UVA, UVB, infrared A and the blue light emitted by screens and mobile phones.

TIPS to choose your sunscreen and use it every day

Spring brings along longer daylight hours, with the sun getting stronger by the day. In these upcoming months, with the sun rays hitting the planet more intensely and directly, it is advisable to take extreme precautions, as this is when the skin is most vulnerable to radiation.

Now is the right time to renew your sun protection kit to welcome the good weather perfectly shielded from the harmful effects of the sun. Choosing a formula that suits your skin type, in a convenient and easy-to-apply format, is essential so that you not only have it, but also use it every day. Only then will sun protection become part of your routine and there will be no excuses for not applying sunscreen on a daily basis.

The best sunscreens according to skin type

01.The best facial tinted sunscreen

Sun Perfect, by Lancaster

Sun Perfect's latest formula is Lancaster's most advanced global anti-ageing sunscreen range. It combines Lancaster’s expertise in both sunscreens and skincare products for year-round use. Its light protection and anti-ageing technology provides broad shielding, while preventing and helping to correct wrinkles, fine lines and dark spots.

02. The highest protection against water and friction

Expert Sun, by Shiseido

You can now do sport, lie on a beach towel or relax on the sand or the grass without worrying whether the friction of your skin on these surfaces will hinder your sunscreen's protection. Shiseido has renewed its Expert Sun sunscreen range with an innovative patented technology that prevents friction from altering the protection factor of your sun lotion.

With a milky texture, it is ideal for hot climates and high humidity. It contains a complex of algae and liquorice root to soothe tight skin and safflower extract for firming and anti-ageing benefits.

03. Mineral sunscreen for sensitive skin

FotoUltra Redness, by ISDIN

Skin prone to redness and itching will benefit from daily high protection. ISDIN's FotoUltra Redness SPF50 soothes irritated skin and alleviates the sensation of rash and discomfort.

With a light texture, it contains niacinamide (vitamin B3) which moisturises and strengthens the skin barrier. The formula is completed with an extract obtained from the fermentation of sphingomonas bacteria which favours the skin's tolerance to environmental stress caused by wind, air conditioning or heating, chlorine, saltpetre and pollution... It also contains a mica pigment that provides immediate coverage for redness. Its mineral, oil-free, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic formula is instantly absorbed without leaving a masking sensation. It is suitable for atopic skin and does not irritate the eyes.

04. Our favourite anti-dark spot sunscreen

Invisible Stick, by Caudalie

Caudalie's high protection SPF50 invisible stick protects the face, the lips, the dark spots, the scars and the sensitive areas of the entire family in a single gesture. With a transparent finish, this take-it-wherever-you-go sunscreen with a solid texture is perfect for touching up whenever necessary, leaving no residue and without getting your hands dirty.

It contains 100% natural, cold-pressed grapeseed oil, antioxidant and highly nutritious. Due to its high polyphenol content, this oil prevents the appearance of dark spots. It is water-resistant, fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive skin.

05. The ideal texture for dehydrated skin

Matt Gel, by Sensilis

Sensilis’s Matt Gel SPF50+ contains hyaluronic acid, the main cosmetic active ingredient for moisturising tight, dry or dehydrated skin. This complements the body’s natural supply with an extra of hyaluronic acid, leaving the skin soft and conditioned.

With a fluid gel texture and a dry touch finish, it moisturises the dermis on the surface and absorbs and retains moisture in the deeper layers, resulting in moisturised, comfortable, soft and plumped skin. It is oil-free and does not irritate the eyes.

06. The easy-to-apply transparent spray

Dry Touch, by Eucerin

Say goodbye to white marks, greasy finish and sticky texture. And say hello to cosmetic pleasure. Eucerin SPF 50 Dry Touch Transparent Sun Spray is a highly effective transparent sun spray developed for sensitive skin.

The formula has been specially developed for body skin. The aerosol packaging makes it easy to apply quickly, continuously and in various positions, and it is a plus on hard-to-reach areas of the skin: it absorbs rapidly, is non-greasy and water-resistant.

07. The ideal sunscreen for oily skin

Acnestil, by Rilastil

Acnestil is meant for acne-prone skin. Enriched with Azeloglycine and Niacinamide and with broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB, this sunscreen is water-resistant and prevents the appearance of sunburn, spots and solar erythema.

With a compact design, you can take it everywhere.

08. Anti-wrinkle sun oil

Bariésun dry oil, by Uriage

Formulated with pure thermal spring water and vitamin E, Uriage SPF50+ Bariésun Dry Oil not only protects and illuminates your tan but also has an antioxidant effect that prevents wrinkles. Its non-greasy texture leaves the skin nourished, comfortable and satiny.

With no alcohol, it is water-resistant and suitable for sensitive skin. It can also be applied to the hair to protect it against the sun, saltpetre and chlorine, and leave it nourished and extra shiny.

09. The sunscreen with a special glow

Golden Glow, by Esthederm

Golden Glow sun oil, enriched with pearlescent particles, leaves the skin luminous, silky and moisturised, without the oily effect.

Ideal for those looking for effective sun protection and a sublime tan with a touch of glamour.