22-04-2025
Best SPF sprays for using over make-up ahead of heatwave coming to UK
With the UK reportedly set to experience a mini heatwave soon, if you're planning on spending time outdoors, now's the time to make sure you've got one of the best sunscreens at home to avoid sun damage.
The official guidelines on keeping our skin protected in the sun state that you should reapply sun cream every two hours, but this isn't particularly practical if you're wearing a full face of make-up. Luckily there are some of the best face SPFs on the market nowadays that can be applied seamlessly over make-up without disrupting it, to keep your safe yet still keeping your glam intact.
Here are our favourites that will keep you sun safe without ruining your make-up this spring – and lots of them are currently on sale....
Best SPF mists to apply over make-up
Garnier Ambre Solaire Over Makeup Super UV Protection Mist SPF50
We think Garnier makes some of the best sunscreens on the high street, and this can should be a handbag must-have, reports the Mirror. Currently reduced from £13 to £7.80, it's super-lightweight and looks and feels invisible on the skin, and also includes skin boosters such as vitamin E and hyaluronic acid.
Ultrasun SPF50 UV Face and Scalp Mist
Ultrasun SPFs are a hit among beauty insiders for their reliable formulas and high UVA ratings, and this mist is no exception. It's slightly more powerful than Garnier's aerosol, providing a more thorough coating, yet it remains incredibly lightweight – plus it can be used on the scalp too, an area often overlooked. It's currently down from £22 to £17.60.
Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF 50 Reapplication Mist
Australian brand Ultra Violette has made sun protection trendy again with its sleek packaging and innovative formulas that cater to everyone (our beauty editor Laura can't get enough of its latest mineral face SPF). Unlike the others in this list, this one features a pump dispenser rather than an aerosol and has a water-like consistency, making it ideal for dry skin. Find it with 20% off here, down from £32 to £25.60.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fresh Mist SPF50
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fresh Mist SPF50 is a fantastic choice for oily skin as it helps to mattify and reduce shine while also boosting your sun protection. Like many La Roche-Posay products, it's also suitable for sensitive skin. It's widely available at various retailers, including Boots, Amazon and Lookfantastic, but the cheapest we've found it currently is on Escentual, down to £12.02.
NIP+FAB Peptide Fix 2-in-1 Tone & Top Up SPF50 Mist 4%
If you're looking for an SPF mist with proper skincare benefits, this NIP+FAB one, priced at £29.95, gets our vote. It contains trending skincare ingredients peptides, with shoppers saying it has their faces looking " plumper and dewy".
Naked Sundays SPF50+ Hydrating Glow Mist
One from another top Aussie SPF brand, this cute mist, currently £17, not only sets make-up but also gives skin a lovely glow, and is perfect for top up. Shoppers also report how good it is for sensitive skin, saying it doesn't irritate rosacea.
