Say sayonara to sunburn

So you may have noticed by now that we love sunscreen. Yes, this magical sun protection cream/spray/stick/roll-on that we constantly tell you to wear everyday would most definitely be on our ‘3 desert island essentials’ list. In fact, if it weren’t for our other two desert island must-haves (water and a spear for catching fish) we’d probably insist that your list be made up of one product from each of the following…

Top sunscreens for lips

Dry, chapped lips are not only a winter problem; fail to protect them from the harsh summer sun and they can become sunburnt, sore or even blistered. But lips need nourishment as well as protection, so lip balms that moisturise and provide SPF are best. Carry an SPF lip balm in your handbag at all times for frequent boosts of hydration and sun protection.

1. Carmex® lip balm Click Sticks™ with SPF15

2. Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Lip Balm SPF15

3. QV Lip Balm SPF30+

4. Bonne Bell Outdoor Lip Balm SPF30+

Top sunscreens for face

The skin on your face generally tends to be more delicate and sensitive than that on the rest of your body and it’s also constantly exposed so keeping it protected as well as nourished is of the utmost importance. To ensure you’re protecting your face from sunburn as well as premature ageing, choose a sunscreen with a high SPF and broad-spectrum protection (which wards off both UVB and UVA rays). Sunscreen that sweats into your eyes also doesn’t feel too nice, so a non-greasy or sweat-resistance formula needs to be high on your checklist, too.

1. Ultraceuticals SunActive SPF50+ Face Cream

2. Banana Boat Faces Oil-Free SPF 50+

3. Dermalogica Solar Defense Booster SPF 50

4. SunSense Daily Face SPF 50+

Top sunscreens for body

When it comes to suncare, your body is the one part of you that suffers the most from slapdash sunscreen application. To minimise the chances of streaky application and missed spots, choose sunscreens that can be applied and spread easily so you have a higher chance of covering all those hard to reach places. A high SPF is also a must, especially on areas like the chest, back and upper thighs that don’t usually see as much sun as your arms and legs. If you’re planning on going near the water at all, make sure to use a sunscreen that is water resistant and allow enough time for it to absorb before jumping in.

1. NEUTROGENA® Beach Defence™ Sunscreen Spray – Broad Spectrum

2. Invisible Zinc 4 Hour Water Resistant SPF50+

3. Cancer Council SPF 50+ Ultra Sunscreen

4. NIVEA SUN Moisturising Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+

Have you tried any of the above products? What areas concern you most when it comes to sun protection?

40 Member Comments

itslinda 5 Apr 2016 4:45 PM

Great article

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caramel.creme 11 Nov 2013 11:37 PM

i always neglect my lips! thanks they sound like great products! :)

Bkz1 22 Oct 2013 9:40 PM

Fantastic article

Shop A Everyday 20 Oct 2013 7:49 AM

like to try the palmers

Jessica712 19 Oct 2013 9:50 AM

I really like the Banana Boat sunscreen It doesn't leave me feeling greasy.

Anne980 19 Oct 2013 9:22 AM

SPF lipgloss is a must

diabla 19 Oct 2013 1:21 AM

I would love to try ultraceuticals face cream 50+

ModernSnowWhite 18 Oct 2013 10:12 PM

I need a new face sunscreen, I'll have to try one of those suggestions :)

Marza 18 Oct 2013 7:49 AM

do not get sun burned in first place

emzaau 18 Oct 2013 12:13 AM

I make sure I use something that has UVA and UVB protection.

brodusoup 17 Oct 2013 11:55 AM

I've recently started using the Model Co Daily Matte Face Base with 50 SPF & I always use either Carmex, Nivea or The Palmers lip balms with SPF. I've really started to take a lot better care of my face & neck area as I think they'll be the first to age with sun damage. I'm thinking I'll try a spray application sunscreen for my body this summer; like the neutrogena option above; seems easily to apply for everyday use of a morning :)

ray_jay 17 Oct 2013 6:27 AM

must remember to put sunscreen on -but oh i wish i didnt look so white with it on!

Elefante 16 Oct 2013 11:59 PM

I use sunscreen everyday even in the winter but havent tried any of the above, i usually reach for just the generic brand.

sassylily 16 Oct 2013 10:18 AM

I love the new Neutrogena sunscreen, I also like using a hand cream with sun screen, my hands are aging rapidly.

Stacey479 16 Oct 2013 5:32 AM

Powder zinc sunscreen by Jane irrigable iredale only thing I'll use on my face... never get burnt (and I'm very pale) but stops me feeling greasy and getting pimples that come with other sunscreens

Ellelily 15 Oct 2013 12:04 PM

I have my sunscreen all ready for this summer with the Neutrogena I havent used it yet. But its lovely and creamy and feels soft on the skin and has a really nice scent. So its just waiting for the sun to come out. And as we have heard they are saying this summer is going to be hot and long

Muser 15 Oct 2013 11:25 AM

I always keep a Carmex Click Stick in my handbag, I love that it has added SPF! I also love the Nivea lip balms that have an SPF 20.

Lealeaboz 15 Oct 2013 10:13 AM

Need to try these products ASAP!

Joanne182 15 Oct 2013 5:53 AM

Very good!

fluffnut 15 Oct 2013 4:49 AM

I've tried Carmex and Nivea !

Linda_Vesinger 14 Oct 2013 1:15 PM

I always use balm with sunscreen in summer on my lips, & love the sunscreen formulas that can be sprayed onto wet skin

Chicklet 14 Oct 2013 12:41 PM

Some great suggestions!

swingcool 14 Oct 2013 8:10 AM

I'm usually concerned with just my body - particularly shoulders and back which tend to get little moles. Eager to try one of the face sunscreens though!

clearcrystalwater 14 Oct 2013 5:35 AM

I've tried the Nivea Moisturising Sunscreen Lotion SPF30+, the Neutrogena Beach Defence spf50 and the Bonne Bell SPF30 & QVspf30+ lip products. Today I bought a cool new Comvita lip balm in spf30+ and I can't wait to try it!

JaneyPooh 14 Oct 2013 4:21 AM

I've tried the Banana boat, Sun Sense, Nivea and Neutrogena ones.

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