It’s no secret living in Australia that SPF is a daily necessity. It doesn’t matter whether it’s 19 degrees and overcast, or the sun is blazing down at 35…you need the same amount of protection in any weather. That’s why it’s a good, nay, great thing there are so many skincare brands branching out into suncare. And it’s an even better thing that we’ve compiled a list of our faves.
Chemists’ Own Dry Touch Formula
On the hunt for all-over protection without feeling like an oil slick? Chemists’ Own SPF 50 has innovation ‘dry touch’ formula that glides on, and settles into the skin like a body lotion, not the greasy, ghosty glob you’re used to. It’s hydrating and long-lasting, keeping you protected for up to four hours. Better yet, Chemists’ Own also has an SPF 50 lip balm, enriched with Jojoba Oil, Aloe Vera Extract and Vitamin E, so you can kiss chapped, sunburnt lips goodbye!
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Bondi Sands SPF 30 Sunscreen Oil
Get full coverage and great protection with Bondi Sands’ spray sunscreen oil. The hydrating formula will keep your skin nourished, and is water resistant for 2 hours, so you can enjoy the waves of Bondi, as the name suggests. It doesn’t smell too bad either!
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Le Tan SPF 50 Coconut Lotion
Don’t let the name fool you, this sunscreen will not leave you with an orange glow. Le Tan’s SPF 50+ Coconut Lotion is a lightweight, non-greasy formula with a heavenly coconut scent. Definitely a ‘stranded on a desert island’ product.
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Go-To Skincare Zincredible
This physical SPF was probably the most hyped and exciting skincare drop of 2018. Go-To queen Zoe Foster-Blake and her team worked on Zincredible for years, and the result was a fabulously hydrating, moderate protection SPF 15 daily face cream. Perfect under makeup, Zincredible is completely chemical-free, meaning even those with super sensitive, acne-prone skin can use it without fear of white caste, shine, or an unsightly breakout. What’s better, it’s sister product, Zincredible Tinted, contains mineral powders, for light coverage and a radiant, lit from within glow.