The Best SPFs For Summer 2026 So Far
Thankfully, sunscreen has come a long way from its greasy, white cast beginnings. Today’s formulas are smarter, sleeker, and far more comfortable to wear. There are dermatologist-developed options from Medik8, all over formulas from Le Rub and body innovations from Ultra Violette so it's safe to say there is now a sunscreen to suit every occasion skin type, routine, and finish preference.
Read on to discover the sunscreen formulas we're reaching for this summer...
The Best Sunscreens for Face to buy in 2026
Ultra Violette
Disco Queen SPF 50 Luminous Body Oil, £38.00
Best SPF for events in the sun
If you are attending a summer wedding, sipping poolside cocktails or having a picnic with friends in the sun, allow us to put you on to the SPF of the summer. This glowing body oil formula doubles as a high-factor 50 sunscreen and is infused with almond oil, coconut oil and vitamin E to nourish, hydrate and soothe skin as you wear it. When applied, it leaves an effortless golden glow with a subtle shimmer and a water-resistant finish.
Ultra Violette
Supreme Screen SPF 50+ Mini Mate, £15.00
Best SPF for under makeup
Of course Australia-born Ultra Violette gets a double mention on our list. With effortless, skin-first SPF formulas, the brand is known for creating sun care products you will actually want to wear. This formula is a hero in its range, dubbed a moisturiser-and-primer-in-one that preps a hydrated, satin-like canvas for makeup. Plus, this mini size will fit effortlessly into your makeup bag.
Le Rub
Everyday Sunscreen Spf50, £10.00
Best for all-over protection
There’s no shortage of skincare-infused SPFs on this list, but what sets Le Rub apart is its head-to-toe ease. The application is practical enough for the body, yet refined and gentle enough for the complexion. Its mineral formula is enriched with brightening vitamin C, hydrating hyaluronic acid and skin-boosting grape ferment extract, so it cares for skin while shielding it from UV rays. Plus, it applies like your favourite moisturiser, melting in with no white cast, AKA the kind of sunscreen you can truly slather on all over, without a second thought.
Murad
Superactive SPF50: Brightening, £55.00
Best Sunscreen For Hyperpigmentation
Anyone passionate about skincare will tell you that vitamin C and SPF are a match made in heaven. This formula knows the score. Not just your average SPF, it’s super loaded with potent vitamin C, which is known for its ability to brighten dark spots, create a radiant complexion and even out skin-tone. When paired with SPF, the two shield and minimise UV damage in more ways than one. It’s ultra sheer and leaves a lightweight heavy-on-hydrating layer on the skin, prepping a fresh, glowing canvas for your makeup.
Skin1004
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum, £19.00
Best Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin
If your skin is on the sensitive side, this Korean sunscreen staple is one to know. From K-beauty brand Skin1004, this serum-sunscreen is formulated with centella asiatica, a calming, barrier-supporting ingredient known for soothing irritation and reducing redness. The lightweight formula blends centella with multiple forms of hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated and comfortable. Offering high SPF 50+, a fast-absorbing, invisible formula, and a dewy finish, it is a safe choice for sensitive skin.
Augustinus Bader
The Sunscreen SPF50, £110.00
Best Sunscreen for Mature Skin
The secret to red carpet skin? Become acquainted with Augustinus Bader . Beloved by celebrities and beauty editors alike for its facial-worthy formulas, the brand's first foray into suncare is nothing short of luxurious. The Sunscreen SPF 50 blends its signature skin technology with broad-spectrum protection. Its texture is what makes it stand out, with a hydrating serum-like feel that is never greasy and won't disrupt makeup.
Lancaster
Sun Sensitive Oil-free Milky Fluid SPF50, £28.00
Best Sunscreen For Oily Skin
Anyone with sensitive or oily skin knows the struggle of finding a sunscreen that doesn’t result in a break out. If you’re still looking for the best SPF for oily skin, let us point you in the direction of Lancaster Sun Sensitive Oil-free Milky Fluid. It’s lightweight, it’s oil-free and it doesn’t give you that greasy sheen that some SPF formulas leave. Bonus points: it’s ocean-friendly so you can wear it on holiday too.
Medik8
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF50+, £59.00
Best Sunscreen For Blemish Prone Skin
Of course Medik8 has an excellent SPF, which helps to not only protect skin and blur fine lines and wrinkles, but also helps fade hyperpigmentation overtime. If acne and pigmentation are skin concerns you're keen to tackle, this might be the one for you.
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