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The Best Facial Sunscreens To Invest In

Protect your face with the best sun-repellents on the market
With summer finally around the corner itโ€™s time to refresh your skincare routine, starting with an SPF facial sunscreen.
While itโ€™s arguably the single-most important step in a skincare routine (especially throughout summer), not all facial sunscreens are created equally. From chalky residues to greasy textures, the wrong facial sunscreen can wreak havoc with skin.

Thanks to next-gen formulas, facial sunscreens can now protect from harmful UV rays while providing skin with an antioxidant-packed boost. To help you find the best sunscreen for your face, we compiled a list to of hard-working moisturisers, tints and creams that will go the distance.

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Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield SPF 15, $105 at Sephora

Lightweight and velvety, this cream works to treat, smooth and protect your skin. It is the perfect canvas for everyday beauty looks, with a mushroom peptide base and invisible SPF formula to tone any imperfectionsโ€”a primer and facial sunscreen, all in one.

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50, $235.08 at Net-a-Porter

This German-made elixir is the sun-veil of our dreams. Sturm is the mastermind behind the vampire facial, so itโ€™s no surprise that celebrities like Victoria Beckham covet this product. The light-textured sunscreen serum features an active complex of cassia extract, vitamin E and beta-glucan that creates a โ€œliquid sun umbrellaโ€ for your skin and leaves it feeling soft and hydratedโ€“a must-have addition to your handbag.

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Ren Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mineral Mattifying SPF 30 Face Sunscreen, $67.37 at Net-a-Porter

Say hello to unclogged pores and silky smooth skin with this vegan, cruelty- and silicone-free facial sunscreen. The easily-absorbed formula is derived from natural ingredients that wonโ€™t clog your pores or irritate your skin and is lightweight enough to layer under foundation for the perfect primer.

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Josh Rosebrook Nutrient Day Cream SPF 30 Tinted, $83-$143 at Organic Beauty Co.

The celebrity hair and skin genius has worked his magic yet again to create a barely-there tinted moisturiser and broad spectrum facial sunscreen that will become your go-to solution. Brightening minerals and herbal synergies transform and repair the skin and conceal blemishes in a light-as-air formula. Itโ€™s a yes from us!

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Skin Juice Sun Juice Tinted Moisturising SPF 15 CC Cream, $49 from Onda Beauty

Superfoods for your skin? Say no more. This CC cream provides lightweight coverage and works to rejuvenate and boost that skinโ€™s natural protection against the sun. We love the subtle sun-kissed look that this tint provides.

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de Mamiel Exhale Daily Hydrating Nectar SPF 30, $175 at Onda Beauty

This illuminating serum offers a radiant sheen that nourishes, shields and boosts your complexion. The botanical complex is packed with antioxidants and hand-blended in the UK for a precision like no other.

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Ella Bachรฉ Great SPF50+ FaceSaver Lotion, $45 at Ella Bachรฉ

Shea butter, vitamin E, green tea and antioxidant grape seed extracts combine in this lightweight facial sunscreen that works to deeply nourish your skin and provide a protective barrier against harmful rays. The pastel packaging makes this cream a fun and โ€˜grammable addition to your beach tote.

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