Hands up if you don’t apply sun protection to your face every day? Please give yourself a swift slap on the wrist. Sun damage is one of the major causes of premature ageing, so neglecting to put on sunscreen each and every day is basically telling the sun, ‘yes please, give me wrinkles and age spots!’
With warmer days and harsher UV rays heading our way, it’s time to take control of your sun protection. To make things a little easier, we’ve rounded up the best SPF day creams as rated by our members to keep your face protected from the Australian sun every day. Now, slip, slop, slap, ladies! #beautyrantover
asap Moisturising Daily Defence SPF50+
Not only does this moisturiser instantly hydrate skin and provide SPF, but it also helps to boost the skin’s immunity and natural barrier function to further protect it from harmful UV rays.
NIVEA Face Care Daily Essentials Light Moisturising Day Cream SPF 30
“I have oily/combination skin and this moisturiser is perfect because it absorbs quite well and doesn’t leave a sticky oily residue, unlike some other SPF moisturisers I’ve tried. I would definitely recommend it to others!” – bh member mulberryvines
SunSense Moisturising Face SPF 50+
Are you put off SPF moisturisers because of the white cast sunscreen tends to leave behind? Throw that excuse out the window, because our members have raved about how this little beauty disappears into skin. “Best of all, it totally disappears and doesn’t leave a ghostly white film. No greasiness either. Just what I was after.” – bh member JaneyPooh
Dermalogica Solar Defence Booster SPF 50
“I have used this for around seven days continuously and I am impressed that it hasn’t made my skin break out, which most sunscreens do. It also does not clog my pores or cause any irritation on my skin. This sunscreen has a lovely herbal scent.” – bh member MoonlightSak
Lacura Daily Defence Face Care SPF 30+
You’ll love the matte finish and lightweight feel of this SPF moisturiser. Plus, it’s fragrance- and preservative-free and rich in vitamin E, making it perfect if you want fresh, protected skin every day (and who doesn’t?).
Ultraceuticals SunActive SPF50+ Face Cream
“This sunscreen is far from oily, which I LOVE. What also drew me to this sunscreen is that it’s SPF 50 (yay) and has added skin benefits, so it’s actually doing my skin good and not just clogging my pores.” – bh member Hayley_22
Nivea is my go to choice.