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02-05-2025
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These are the face SPFs that leave no white cast on Black skin
I've been a beauty journo for a decade and let me tell you, the sunscreen situation has vastly improved. When I was younger, as a sun-loving Black child, my parents would coat me in sunblock that left me so damn ashy. The white cast felt unavoidable. Nowadays, the SPF game is slicker than ever, and there are tons of options for darker skin that'll leave you glowy and protected - not grey and sticky AF. So, you have no excuse for not protecting yourself against harmful UVA/UVB rays all year round. Yes, you read that correctly – All. Year. Round. You need to be applying sunscreen to your face and neck every day that ends in 'Y' because while yes, Black people are less likely to develop skin cancer, we can still get it. Due to the myth surrounding the sun's effects on Black skin, people have been led to believe they are immune to the risk of exposure to UV rays, and therefore skin cancer is more likely to have reached an advanced stage when found in Black skin. It's a very real reality that can be prevented by slathering on a high-factor SPF daily. And now, with the development that goes into brands' formulas (I'm talking barely-there finishes and non-tacky textures), there's plenty of choice. Gone are the days when using an SPF meant leaving our melanin-rich skin a horrible dull grey colour. Here are our top picks below… BTW, our Summer Beauty Bible is on newsstands now. Don't miss your chance to grab your guide full of helpful tips and product recs – buy now, keep forever. All of these SPFs have been tested rigorously by our team multiple times to check things like wear time and ease of reapplication. We believe that SPF should be worn daily to protect our skin from harmful UV rays, so it's important that these formulas feel good to use, sink in quickly and layer on top of the rest of our other skincare daily. As well as feeling good, the focus of testing these for Black skin is that these SPF's leave no visible cast on the skin – rays are known for bringing out dark spots so this clever, sheer SPF helps to reverse the look of them while protecting skin from getting more. Plus, we get extra smoothness from the niacinamide. Triple tick. £19.99 at at water-gel consistency of this sunscreen means that not only does it not leave a white cast it's a great base for makeup (you can thank the formula's active microcapsules for this) leaving more of a dewy finish. Imagine a traditional makeup primer texture without the silicone slip, that's how this gem applies on the skin so you also don't have to wait ages for it to sink in before cracking on with your makeup. £32.00 at This is a totally transparent SPF 30 formula with marine-friendly ingredients and contains red algae, which neutralises blue light damage too. This formula dries matte so if you prefer a more matte/satin-y base you'll definitely prefer this one over the Glossier. £34.00 at hyaluronic acid, aloe vera and vitamin E, this lotion is super moisturising, delivering daily radiance and hydration as well as high UVA and UVB protection. With this baby you can skip your moisturiser altogether. £23.00 at love a multi-tasker here at Cosmo and getting a vitamin C hit along with sun protection is a win. The texture is lightweight and dries down quickly so is great for makeup application, too. It leaves your skin a little dewy but if you're after even more shine, you can try the Glow version. £8.65 at old adage goes, the best sunscreen is the one you'll wear everyday, and this is mine. It's the perfect texture so you can forego a moisturiser and just apply this as a does-it-all step before heading out. Plus, it's water-resistant, so minimal reapplication is required. £22.00 at gem proves that there is no excuse for brands creating SPF that leaves a white cast. This is probably the most 'traditional' sunscreen of the bunch but doesn't even leave a whisper of residue on the skin. The formula is super runny and lightweight, making it ridiculously easy to blend. £20.00 at baby is all about the highest protection in the lightest formula. Fast absorbing and hydrating, it works beautifully under makeup. And it's part of the Future Renew line, so, of course, there's age-defying peptide technology. £22.45 at strikes again with her latest industry-approved skincare drop. The SPF 30 formula, which pumps out pink, is highly-moisturising and offers more hydrating benefits thanks to the hyaluronic acid in the ingredients list. Plus, it's oil-free so there's none of that overly greasy residue. We love to see it. £35.00 at is golden if you are going out with makeup on and you don't want to disrupt your masterpiece by rubbing in sunscreen every two hours. With this SPF you can do your normal AM skincare routine and your makeup and then mist it on top to protect you from harmful rays. We stan a multitasking product. £19.00 at Says; "If you're worried about sunscreen triggering acne or making it worse, look for something labelled oil-free and non-comodogenic, meaning it won't clog your pores. With its oil-free gel formula, matte finish and affordable price point, Heliocare is a popular recommendation from derms for those who struggle with acne." £23.00 at – When I was 18, I went skiing with my sixth form and high factor suncream was on the packing list. Being the skin-conscious teen that I was, I slathered on factor 50. I now can't look at any of those pictures because the white cast was so bad, I looked like I dipped my face in flour. If only I had this Ultrasun find. It helps to prevent dark spots and is suitable for sensitive skin. It has a slight tint to it which as first seems like it won't blend but once smoothed on it's not detectable. £32.00 at one's a water spray, so no grey tinge and no residue. It sets quickly so won't ruin makeup, and includes hyaluronic acid which helps to plump the skin up whilst protecting from the sun. Plus as an added bonus, thanks to it being designed for face and body, it's a whooping 200ml so you can spray your entire self as well as your whole family and everyone else on the beach without running out. It's also available in factor 50. £16.12 at You Might Also Like A ranking of the very best hair straighteners - according to our Beauty Editors Best party dresses to shop in the UK right now 11 products you'd be mad to miss from the Net A Porter beauty sale
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
These are the face SPFs that leave no white cast on Black skin
I've been a beauty journo for a decade and let me tell you, the sunscreen situation has vastly improved. When I was younger, as a sun-loving Black child, my parents would coat me in sunblock that left me so damn ashy. The white cast felt unavoidable. Nowadays, the SPF game is slicker than ever, and there are tons of options for darker skin that'll leave you glowy and protected - not grey and sticky AF. So, you have no excuse for not protecting yourself against harmful UVA/UVB rays all year round. Yes, you read that correctly – All. Year. Round. You need to be applying sunscreen to your face and neck every day that ends in 'Y' because while yes, Black people are less likely to develop skin cancer, we can still get it. Due to the myth surrounding the sun's effects on Black skin, people have been led to believe they are immune to the risk of exposure to UV rays, and therefore skin cancer is more likely to have reached an advanced stage when found in Black skin. It's a very real reality that can be prevented by slathering on a high-factor SPF daily. And now, with the development that goes into brands' formulas (I'm talking barely-there finishes and non-tacky textures), there's plenty of choice. Gone are the days when using an SPF meant leaving our melanin-rich skin a horrible dull grey colour. Here are our top picks below… BTW, our Summer Beauty Bible is on newsstands now. Don't miss your chance to grab your guide full of helpful tips and product recs – buy now, keep forever. All of these SPFs have been tested rigorously by our team multiple times to check things like wear time and ease of reapplication. We believe that SPF should be worn daily to protect our skin from harmful UV rays, so it's important that these formulas feel good to use, sink in quickly and layer on top of the rest of our other skincare daily. As well as feeling good, the focus of testing these for Black skin is that these SPF's leave no visible cast on the skin – rays are known for bringing out dark spots so this clever, sheer SPF helps to reverse the look of them while protecting skin from getting more. Plus, we get extra smoothness from the niacinamide. Triple tick. £19.99 at at water-gel consistency of this sunscreen means that not only does it not leave a white cast it's a great base for makeup (you can thank the formula's active microcapsules for this) leaving more of a dewy finish. Imagine a traditional makeup primer texture without the silicone slip, that's how this gem applies on the skin so you also don't have to wait ages for it to sink in before cracking on with your makeup. £32.00 at This is a totally transparent SPF 30 formula with marine-friendly ingredients and contains red algae, which neutralises blue light damage too. This formula dries matte so if you prefer a more matte/satin-y base you'll definitely prefer this one over the Glossier. £34.00 at hyaluronic acid, aloe vera and vitamin E, this lotion is super moisturising, delivering daily radiance and hydration as well as high UVA and UVB protection. With this baby you can skip your moisturiser altogether. £23.00 at love a multi-tasker here at Cosmo and getting a vitamin C hit along with sun protection is a win. The texture is lightweight and dries down quickly so is great for makeup application, too. It leaves your skin a little dewy but if you're after even more shine, you can try the Glow version. £8.65 at old adage goes, the best sunscreen is the one you'll wear everyday, and this is mine. It's the perfect texture so you can forego a moisturiser and just apply this as a does-it-all step before heading out. Plus, it's water-resistant, so minimal reapplication is required. £22.00 at gem proves that there is no excuse for brands creating SPF that leaves a white cast. This is probably the most 'traditional' sunscreen of the bunch but doesn't even leave a whisper of residue on the skin. The formula is super runny and lightweight, making it ridiculously easy to blend. £20.00 at baby is all about the highest protection in the lightest formula. Fast absorbing and hydrating, it works beautifully under makeup. And it's part of the Future Renew line, so, of course, there's age-defying peptide technology. £22.45 at strikes again with her latest industry-approved skincare drop. The SPF 30 formula, which pumps out pink, is highly-moisturising and offers more hydrating benefits thanks to the hyaluronic acid in the ingredients list. Plus, it's oil-free so there's none of that overly greasy residue. We love to see it. £35.00 at is golden if you are going out with makeup on and you don't want to disrupt your masterpiece by rubbing in sunscreen every two hours. With this SPF you can do your normal AM skincare routine and your makeup and then mist it on top to protect you from harmful rays. We stan a multitasking product. £19.00 at Says; "If you're worried about sunscreen triggering acne or making it worse, look for something labelled oil-free and non-comodogenic, meaning it won't clog your pores. With its oil-free gel formula, matte finish and affordable price point, Heliocare is a popular recommendation from derms for those who struggle with acne." £23.00 at – When I was 18, I went skiing with my sixth form and high factor suncream was on the packing list. Being the skin-conscious teen that I was, I slathered on factor 50. I now can't look at any of those pictures because the white cast was so bad, I looked like I dipped my face in flour. If only I had this Ultrasun find. It helps to prevent dark spots and is suitable for sensitive skin. It has a slight tint to it which as first seems like it won't blend but once smoothed on it's not detectable. £32.00 at one's a water spray, so no grey tinge and no residue. It sets quickly so won't ruin makeup, and includes hyaluronic acid which helps to plump the skin up whilst protecting from the sun. Plus as an added bonus, thanks to it being designed for face and body, it's a whooping 200ml so you can spray your entire self as well as your whole family and everyone else on the beach without running out. It's also available in factor 50. £16.12 at You Might Also Like A ranking of the very best hair straighteners - according to our Beauty Editors Best party dresses to shop in the UK right now 11 products you'd be mad to miss from the Net A Porter beauty sale
