Summer is here and we cannot stress how important it is to keep your skin safe with the best sunscreen. So without further ado, here are nine picks of sunscreens that’ll do just that.
Sunscreens that’ll save your face and body this summer
Don’t play with fire, play with SPF!
Don’t play with fire, play with SPF!

This SPF50 formula not only protects you from skin damage but also keeps you hydrated for 72 hours. The formula is also reef friendly. Pretty much a win: win, if you ask us. Shop here, Dhs52.

Shiseido – Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50+
You’ll love how it feels — it’s not greasy, slick, or heavy. Your skin will have a subtle, pretty dewiness that will be enhanced by the fresh pleasure of being outside. Get it on

Skinceuticals – Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50
This fragrance-free sunscreen lotion for the face and body is a knockout. It gets extra points for texture, absorbing quickly, not feeling tacky or greasy, and not leaving a white residue on the skin. Get it on Bashara Care, Dhs216.

Dermalogica Prisma Protect SPF 30
Dermalogica’s Prisma Protect SPF 30 sunscreen not only protects your skin from harmful UV rays, but it also soothes and hydrates it with matcha and sage extracts. Get it on Bashara Care, Dhs323

EltaMD – UV Pure Broad-Spectrum SPF 47
You’ve probably seen someone pull this baby out in a celebrity skincare video. This formula is ideal for those with sensitive skin because it is fragrance-free and lightweight, resulting in no pore clogging. WINNING! Get it at www. Get it on Amazon, Dhs100.

La Roche Posay – Anthelios Tinted Mineral Ultra-Light Fluid
All beauty aficionados are aware that french drugstores are a haven of skincare delights, thanks to the presence of brands such as La Roche-Posay. This SPF bottle is a beach-bag must-have for Summer 2021. It’s water and sand resistant, as well as UV resistant.
Its tinted mineral formula is lightweight and blendable, making it ideal for sensitive skin. Get it on Bashara Care, Dhs109.

SUPERGOOP! – Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 with Sunflower Extract
Supergoop! has an entire SPF wardrobe to choose from, but if you are more active (or simply a heavy sweater), this is the one we would recommend.
Play, as the name implies, is supposed to keep you safe no matter what you’re doing. That is, it is totally undetectable, water and sweat resistant, and will not run into your eyes while you are playing tennis. Get it at Cult Beauty, Dhs100.

Ren Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mineral SPF30
If you have oily skin, this silicone-free formula will protect against both UVA and UVB rays while keeping your skin matte. It’s cruelty-free, vegan, and eco friendly, and the mineral formula soaks up quickly without leaving a chalky cast on the skin. Get it at Feel Unique, Dhs149.

Fenty Skin – Hydra Vizor
So we know that non-greasy and practically invisible are difficult elements for a moisturizing sunscreen to top, but this one goes above and beyond by being eco-friendly, which adds to the enjoyment of using it. Plus the sunscreen’s outer packaging is not only recyclable, but it is also refillable and ocean safe! Get it at Sephora ae, Dhs150.

Borderline Beauty – Mineral Sun Stick
This wonderful sunscreen is not only 100% mineral, vegan and cruelty free, it’s aptly designed for the harsh Middle-East climate. The mineral stick is compact, non-comedogenic and offers transparent protection without a white cast. It is good for the environment as it’s reef friendly and best for daily usage. Get it at theborderlinebeauty.com, Dhs106.75.

Hourglass Cosmetics – Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30
Hourglass Cosmetics combines high-performance skincare, makeup, and innovation, which gives an instant luminosity and a long-term glow. The sunscreen is also clinically proven to visibly lift skin within 14 days and provides a medium coverage, lasts up to 12 hours, and a light texture which won’t crease, transfer, or oxidize- the sunscreen is available in a variety of 32 shades. Get it at Sephora ae, Dhs230.
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