8 best sunscreens to use for ultimate sun protection

As summer approaches in many parts of the world, the importance of effective sun protection takes centre stage. In Singapore, year-round sunny weather demands the usage of high-quality sunscreens in our daily skincare to maintain healthy, youthful skin. Today’s sunscreens are more advanced than ever, boasting lightweight, non-greasy textures and added skincare benefits. From sunscreen sticks to lotions, there is a huge variety of products available to cater to all skin types and concerns. As skincare brands continue to innovate and develop improved formulations, finding the perfect product that combines protection with nourishing properties is now easier than ever.

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Glow Recipe SPF Watermelon Glow Dew Shield Hydrating Fluid SPF 30

The newly reformulated Glow Recipe SPF Watermelon Glow Dew Shield Hydrating Fluid SPF 30

Love everything about K-beauty? This sunscreen by Glow Recipe will help you up the ante when it comes to sun protection. The brand’s latest skincare essential, the Watermelon Glow Dew Shield Hydrating Fluid SPF 30, now comes in a new reformulation. Clinically proven to hydrate while offering SPF 30 PA+++ protection, Dew Shield delivers a weightless, dewy finish with no white cast, greasiness, or pilling. Infused with a blend of niacinamide, vitamin E, watermelon extract, and clean chemical UV filters, the formula is aimed at defending the skin from sun damage while brightening and soothing. Its ultra-light fluid texture offers easy application and can be worn well on its own or under make-up.

Augustinus Bader The Sunscreen SPF 50

The Augustinus Bader - The Sunscreen SPF 50 layers beautifully under make-up and can be used as a primer

Augustinus Bader introduces its first-ever sunscreen—and it’s far more than just UV defence. The Sunscreen SPF 50 is a clean, fast-absorbing formula that not only shields the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays, but also actively renews it, thanks to the brand’s proprietary TFC8 complex.

Clinically proven to reduce pigmentation by 65 per cent, smooth wrinkles by 34 per cent, and boost hydration by 2.5 times, this next-generation formula does more than protect—it improves skin over time. It also layers beautifully under makeup, creating a smooth, primed finish that holds all day without disruption.

Re:Erth Radiance Defense

Meet the new Re:Erth Radiance Defense which features a skincare-infused formula that defends against five forms of environmental stressors

Guided by Japanese skincare philosophies and a minimalist approach to skin health, Singapore-founded Re:Erth unveils Radiance Defense, its first-ever sunscreen. More than just UV protection, this skincare-infused formula defends against five forms of environmental stressors—UVA, UVB, near-infrared rays, blue light, and DAMPs—while actively repairing and enhancing skin health over time.

Lightweight, antioxidant-rich and water-resistant (even tested in an onsen), Radiance Defense features next-generation UV filters and skin-nourishing actives such as mandarin orange peel extract and rose myrtle to refine texture and protect against photoageing, all without leaving a white cast.

Shiseido The Perfect Protector

Shiseido’s The Perfect Protector has long been regarded as one of the best sunscreens on the market

For years, Japanese beauty brand Shiseido’s The Perfect Protector has stood out as one of the best sunscreens on the market, combining innovative technology with luxurious skincare benefits. The advanced formula for this product not only offers broad-spectrum protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays but also features the unique SuperVeil-UV 360 technology, which ensures even coverage and continuous protection from every angle. Its lightweight, non-greasy texture absorbs quickly, leaving no white residue, making it perfect for everyday wear under make-up even in Singapore’s humid climate.

Caudalie Vinosun Protect SPF 50 Invisible High Protection Stick

Caudalie’s Vinosun Protect SPF 50 Invisible High Protection Stick is a water-resistant, fragrance-free and kid-friendly sunscreen stick

There should be no room for excuses when it comes to sun protection—especially if the SPF product is as pocket-sized as Caudalie’s Vinosun Protect SPF 50 Invisible High Protection Stick. The newest member of the cult French beauty brand’s Vinosun Protect collection is a water-resistant, fragrance-free and kid-friendly sunscreen stick. Suitable for children aged three and above, the product is formulated with organic filters to provide effective UVA / UVB protection, as well as grape seed oil and organic buriti oil to keep the skin hydrated and nourished. Glide the stick over the face and lips before sun exposure and reapply in the same way every two hours.

Ultra Violette Queen Screen SPF 50+ Luminising Skinscreen

Ultra Violette’s Queen Screen SPF 50+ Luminising Skinscreen contains a cocktail of skin-loving ingredients such as Vitamin B5 to soothe irritated skin

Australian sunscreen brand Ultra Violette has reformulated its well-loved Queen Screen SPF 50+ Luminising Skinscreen. This serum now comes with innovative active skincare ingredients and UV filters. In addition, the brand has also added a cocktail of skin-loving ingredients such as Vitamin B5 to soothe irritated skin, glycerin to lock in moisture, and pentavitin for extra hydration. What hasn’t changed is the serum’s silky and lightweight texture, which allows it to double up as an ideal glowy base for make-up.

Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 PA++++

The Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 PA++++ is available in 12 shades

Multi-tasking beauty products are always useful to have in one’s vanity kit—especially those with sun protection. US beauty brand Supergoop! has just expanded its wide range of SPF products with a brand new skin tint, the Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 PA++++. It offers a natural finish and can be easily applied using a sponge, brush or even with fingers. Available in 12 shades, this skin tint can be added to anyone’s daily beauty routine for effortless coverage and SPF protection.

Anessa Night Sun Care Serum

Anessa Night Sun Care Serum contains niacinamide, which actively repairs UV damage, dark spots and dullness

Our skin primarily repairs itself during the night while we sleep. But how do we undo the stress of daily UV damage? Meet the all-new Night Sun Care Serum by Japanese sun care brand Anessa, which helps strengthen the skin barrier, increasing its tolerance to UV stresses. The lightweight serum contains niacinamide, which actively repairs UV damage, dark spots and dullness. Other key ingredients include glutamic acid, ashitaba leaf extract to improve skin’s hydration, aloe vera extract to soothe the skin, and lavender oil to prevent dryness and offer comfort.

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