Cover These are the best sunscreens to add to your summer beauty routine (Photo: Courtesy of Supergoop!)

Suntan location is the best long-term investment for your skin—here’s how you can incorporate it into your daily beauty routine

Sun’s out, fun’s out. Forget your acids, serums, toners and lotions—sunscreen is possibly the most important skincare product in your beauty routine. Other than protecting the skin from sun damage, which is a cause of skin cancer, sunscreen also helps to prevent wrinkles and acne.

Take a look at our selections of the best suntan lotions to wear under make-up below.

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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

The Supergoop! Unseen sunscreen is a cult favourite among beauty junkies for good reason. Offering SPF 40 protection, it is water- and sweat-resistant for up to 40 minutes. The clear, scentless formula has a velvety finish that’s akin to those of primers.

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Chantecaille Ultra Sun Protection SPF 45 PA++

Chantecaille’s Ultra Sun Protection, which offers SPF 45, is lightweight, oil-free and mattifies the skin. Made with botanical ingredients, including cherry blossom, lemon balm and white tea extract, it promises to protect skin while also repairing damage. 

Kypris Beauty Pot of Shade

Kypris Beauty’s Pot of Shade offers protection from UVA and UVB rays. Equipped with SPF 30 protection, the formula contains sweet iris stem cells and sunflower extract, which the brand says offers the skin a plump, radiant look.

Dr Dennis Gross Dark Spot Sun Defence SPF 50

Dr Dennis Gross’s Dark Spot Sun Defence has SPF 50 protection. It helps reduce the appearance of dark spots, uneven skin tone and wrinkles. Ideal for those with normal or dry skin, the formula has a smooth texture, leaving the skin glowy and moist.

Fenty Hydra Vizor Invisible Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Fenty’s Hydra Vizor Invisible Broad Spectrum sunscreen offers SPF 30 protection and doubles up as a moisturiser. Made for all skin types, this product has niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, aloe, baobab and Kalahari melon. While this lightweight formula is great for days mainly spent inside, pair it with a stronger SPF product if you’re spending extended periods in the outdoors.

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Shiseido Urban Environment Triple Benefits Oil-Free SPF 30

Shiseido’s Urban Environment Triple Benefits sunscreen is lightweight and oil-free. It features the brand’s trademarked SuperVeil-UV 360 technology, which it says prevents UV rays from reaching deep within the skin. The product has hyaluronic acid, an ingredient that offers skin hydration, and is also water-resistant.

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