Sunscreen is the cornerstone of any good skincare routine – and for good reason. With advanced formulas and skin-loving ingredients, today’s sunscreens do more than protect.
From lightweight formulations to colour-correcting creams, these top picks keep your skin safe and glowing.
Because shielding your skin from the sun is the ultimate act of self-care.
Strengthening and brightening
The SK-II GenOptics Airy UV Cream & CC Primer (SPF 50+ / PA++++) is a 5-in-1 UV solution that moisturises, brightens, firms and protects against UV rays.
It contains Pitera, a naturally derived ingredient crafted from a proprietary yeast fermentation process, which minimises oxidative stress and strengthens the skin barrier.
It is available in three shades: Airy UV Cream (untinted), CC Primer Beige and CC Primer Rosy.
Breathable and buildable
Skinmade’s Skin Miracle Broad Spectrum + Blue Light Sunscreen is a “mesra wuduk” (ablution friendly) version of its Tinted Sunscreen.
The breathable and buildable formula is ultra-gentle and easy to wash off: perfect for those who perform ablution.
It also offers seamless blending and natural tone adaptation for all skin types, with encapsulated pigments that adjust to your skin tone for a weightless, second-skin finish.
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Fresh, silky finish
Elixir’s Day Care Revolution is a multitasking product which contains powerful MitoRevitalizer and Micro UV Technology.
Its formula helps shield your skin from daily UV damage while boosting collagen.
The product is meant to make your skin stronger and smoother with a fresh, silky finish with zero stickiness and no white cast.
Colour-correcting UV formula
Sunplay’s New Tone-up UV Essence (Blue) delivers a tone-up effect that colour-corrects and brightens.
Formulated with SPF50+ PA++++ and Iridescent Strobe Pearl Powder Protection, it provides broad spectrum protection from UVA and UVB and also brightens dull, tired-looking skin.
Hyaluronic acid delivers deep hydration and supports the skin’s barrier, while vitamin C works to gradually brighten skin tone over time.
It also contains cica extract, known for its calming properties.
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Lightweight formula
Takami’s Soothing UV Protection is a sunscreen that shields the skin from sun damage while also repairing and soothing it.
With a patented SPF50 technology and PA++++ broad spectrum protection, this lightweight product blends into the skin with no white cast, no stickiness and can be used under makeup.
It is hypoallergenic, free of silicon, oils and fragrances, making it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.
