The best sunscreens for the face 2021: SPF to apply under or over make-up

Sophisticated sun care | Natura Bissé C + C Vitamin Sheer Fluid SPF 25, £97

Don't let the white lotion fool you – this smart colour-enhancing tint reacts to your skin tone and seamlessly melts into it and perfects it. It also protects from future damage and reduces sun sins of the past with its high-tech, vitamin-loaded formula.

Natura Bissé C C Vitamin Sheer Fluid SPF 25, £97 - Buy here

​Sunscreen for dry skin or mature types | Institut Esthederm Bronz Repair Strong Sun, £56

An ultra-nourishing, pro-ageing formula that helps with cellular renewal, offers decent protection against UVA and UVB damage, while the creamy-rich tint gives skin a lovely refined glow.

Institut Esthederm Bronz Repair Strong Sun, £56 – buy here

​Best budget SPF for the face | CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion, £13

A brilliant no-frills nourishing cream that hydrates and cares for even the most sensitive skin types.

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion, £13 – buy here

​Sunscreen for sensitive skin, especially reactive, red or rosacea-prone types | Bioderma Sensibio AR BB Cream, £16

Sensitive types will love the caring, non-comedogenic formulation that contains light-reflecting powders and pigments to conceal redness and help address skin concerns, too.

Bioderma Sensibio AR BB Cream, £16 – buy here

​Sunscreen for dark skin | Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30, £30

Utterly undetectable on all skin types and tones meaning dark and black skin won't suffer from a ghastly white cast. Plus, it's reef-friendly and cruelty-free with no parabens or artificial fragrances.

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30, £30 – buy here

​The best moisturiser with SPF | Eve Lom Daily Protection SPF 50, £70​

Who doesn't love a two-in-one product? This one-stop super moisturiser refines skin with vitamin C, boosts collagen, and gives up to 36 hours of hydration, all without oil or residue – and the invisible-yet-high SPF is great for girls and guys.

Eve Lom Daily Protection SPF 50, £70 – buy here

​SPF setting spray | DR RUSSO Once A Day Sun Protection Invisible Mist SPF5, £28.95

It's perfect for keeping handy if you've forgotten to apply your sunscreen or would like to top up without disturbing your makeup. This ultra-fine mist goes on evenly, doesn't make your base go into meltdown, while keeping skin nicely hydrated throughout the day.

DR RUSSO Once A Day Sun Protection Invisible Mist SPF50, £28.95 – buy here

​Easy-to-use mousse | Evy Daily UV Face Mousse SPF 30, £19.99

This is a light-as-air, non-clogging and allergy-tested formula that promises to give up to six hours of sun protection. Plus, the vitamin C and hyaluronic acid ingredients also help clear existing pigmentation problems, boost hydration, and are recommended by dermatologists.

Available from Face the Future, one of the UK’s leading advanced and aesthetic skin clinics.

Evy Daily UV Face Mousse SPF 30 £19.99 – Buy here

​Great SPF for under make-up | Dr. Dennis Gross Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30, £46

This brand new SPF for 2021 from super dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross is barely detectable thanks to the transparent zinc oxide formula. It not only makes it an excellent choice for all skin tones – not leaving behind a white, ashy cast but is a fantastic base for make-up too.

Dr. Dennis Gross Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30, £46 – Buy here

​Anti-aging SPF | Dr. David Jack All Day Long, £89

Dr. David Jack is one of the leading aesthetic doctors in Harley Street, and this product was launched in response to his patients needing an SPF that made their daily routine ‘as easy as possible. We couldn’t agree more. It offers protection in the form of antioxidant ingredients and SPF 50, adds a little glow with non-greasy hydration, and AHA’s to increase cell turnover and help to refine the skin clarity. At the same time, the pretty scent makes you feel like summer has arrived.

Dr. David Jack All Day Long, £89 – Buy here