Whether you're jetsetting abroad or having a staycation, without the proper protection, your skin risks serious damage from the sun. We've rounded up some of our favourite suncare must-haves that will not only give you the protection you need, but will also give you an extra bit of pampering! Click through for the full gallery...
NUXE Refreshing After-Sun Lotion for Face and Body
There's nothing like a spot of pampering after a day out in the sunshine, and this luxurious lotion does just the trick. Not only does it repair and hydrate your skin, but it can also help to prolong your tan by two weeks – and with a mixture of Sweet Orange, Tahitian Gardenia and Vanilla, this lotion's scent leave you feeling summer-ready.
£15.50, available at uk.nuxe.com
Garnier Ambre Solaire After Sun Spray
If your skin is feeling overheated from a day in the sun, this refreshing spray will soothe and nourish your complexion until it feels rehydrated. The ultra-light formula is enriched with cactus extract, so it instantly cools the skin and helps lock in moisture, so your skin can quickly get back to being radiant and healthy.
£5, available at tesco.com
Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Cream for face SPF15
This non-oily cream is a summer skincare must-have. It protects your skin from dehydration and has heat-resistant UVB-UVA filters, while also preventing signs of skin ageing – ideal if you're looking to keep your complexion radiant whether you're jet-setting abroad or having a staycation.
£20, available at clarins.co.uk
Vichy Ideal Soleil Stick SPF50
From your nose to your cheekbones, sometimes there are parts of your face that need a bit more protection from the sun than others. This sun stick does just that, using photostable filters to keep the sun's harmful UV rays at bay – and as a bonus, it's water resistant, making it a holiday must-have.
£9, available at feelunique.com
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Nourishing Lip Balm SPF20
It can be easy to forget about the lips when thinking about sun protection, but they need the right care too! Luckily, this Elizabeth Arden treatment not only replenishes your pout with essential vitamins, nutrients and minerals so that they're left feeling softer and smoother, but it also provides SPF 20 sun protection so your lips stay as healthy as ever.
£19, available at elizabetharden.co.uk
Nivea Sun® Protect & Moisture Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 200ml
If you're after a product that will protect your skin from sun damage without breaking the bank, this is the product for you. This Nivea Sun® product uses advanced protection expertise while simultaneously moisturising your skin so it's left feeling silky smooth.
£11.99, available at superdrug.com
La Roche-Posay Posthelios Melt-in Gel Hydrating After-Sun 200ml
Replenish and soothe skin that's dry and has been exposed to the sun with this moisturising gel which works to hydrate the skin and get it back to its healthy, radiant state. It's ideal if you've got sensitive skin that needs a hydrating boost after day outside.
£13, available at feelunique.com
Clinique Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face, SPF30
This ultra-lightweight sunscreen is made up of 100 per cent of minerals, so it's suitable for the most sensitive of skin types. It has Invisible Shield Technology to form a protective veil on your skin so you can be sure you're fully protecting yourself from the sun's harmful UV rays.
£22, available at clinique.co.uk
Eau Thermale Avène SPF50+ Very High Protection Cream
If you're prone to burning, then this extra dose of suncare might be just what you need. Ideal for dry or sensitive skin, this cream includes Avène's Thermal Spring Water, famous for its natural soothing and anti-irritating properties. We love how it has a non-oily texture, yet gives strong protection – a must-have if you want to make the most of the outdoors!
£13.50, available at boots.com
Riemann P20 Once A Day 10 Hours Sun Protection SPF20
If you're going to be active throughout the day and don't want to keep having to re-apply your sun protection, then this is the product for you. Simply apply the product, leave for 15 minutes and then you're protected for ten hours – it's so water resistant it will last even after a swim!
£19.99, available at boots.com
