Celebrate National Sunscreen Day with these best-selling SPFs available in Australia
Today is National Sunscreen Day, and it's a great reminder of the important of wearing SPF daily — even during the winter months when the weather is cold and grey.
That's because the UV rays in Australia are still prominent throughout the cooler months, so it's vital that you're applying sunscreen before leaving the house in the morning.
We've rounded up some of the most popular SPFs on the market, plus a few new and noteworthy formulas we've been meaning to slather on.
Our top pick? Ultra Violette's best-selling Supreme Screen, available to purchase at Adore Beauty or Sephora.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Dip into National Sunscreen Day with our Best Picks:
Dr Naomi The Future Daily Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 50, $59 at Sephora
Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE City Smart with Sunscreens Hydrating Shield, $99 at Adore Beauty
endota New Age Mineral Protect SPF 50 Sunscreen, $80 at endota
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ was $38.95, now $33.10, at Adore Beauty
Lanolips Sun Balm SPF 30 Tropical Lip Balm, $14.95 at Lanolips
L'Occitane Reine Blanche Illuminating UV Shield SPF50 30ml, $77 at Fresh Beauty Co.
mesoestetic mesoprotech water veil SPF50+ 50ml, $69.55 at Adore Beauty
Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint, $54.95 at Naked Sundays
Nifty Fifty Mineral Sunscreen, $49 at Go-To Skincare
O Cosmetics Mineral Pro SPF 50 Untinted, $64 at O Cosmetics
people4ocean SPF 50+ BIOACTIVE SHIELD Pearlescent Mineral Sunscreen 80g, $68 at Adore Beauty
Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF 50 Hydrating, $95 at UltraCeauticals
Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial $52 at Sephora
Raaie Sun Milk Drops Tinted SPF 50, $105 at Sephora
SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial Defense Sunscreen SPF50, $69 at SkinCeuticals
We Are Feel Good Inc. Stick Zinc 50g, was $34.95, now $29.66 at Oz Hair and Beauty
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
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