Heading towards the warmer months, having your sunscreen routine down pat is imperative. There’s nothing healthy about a tan!
If you’re looking to invest in a new sunscreen for summer, it’s important to look to Australian brands.
Here are my top picks:
Bondi Sands
Bondi Sands has always been all about sun protection, encouraging a fake tan over a real one. But, their new sunscreens are taking it to the next level.
Their SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Body Sunscreen Lotion has been a favourite of mine for a while – it’s lightweight, blends out easily with no white cast, and is easy to store and travel with in its tube.
Recently, they’ve also come out with their Sunny Daze Hydrating SPF 50+ Face Fluid Drops. It’s similar in the best way in that it also has an invisible finish, however it’s formulated specifically for the face, meaning it sits well under makeup and has a host of skincare benefits, including Vitamin E, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract and Aloe Vera.
Ultra Violette
Ultra Violette is another brand focused entirely on creating products to protect against the harsh Aussie sun.
My personal favourite from their line is the Lean Screen SPF 50+ Mattifying Zinc Skinscreen. It’s a little bit thicker in consistency and has a slight tint. Though it’s a little bit trickier to blend out, once it is, it’s undetectable.
I like mixing this with my foundation in the morning for added sun protection throughout the day.
We Are Feel Good Inc.
We Are Feel Good Inc. is a Western Australian brand designed for adventurous types, with their products designed to stand up against heat, sweat and water.
They have a host of different products ranging from body and face sunscreens to tints and lip balms in all different scents and sizes. However, my favourite product of theirs is the Good Morning SPF 50 Fragrance Free sunscreen.
The product comes in a 50mL tube with a pump, making it perfect for travelling and reapplying on the go. It’s super thin and easy to blend, with no crazy sunscreen smell. It also has plenty of feel-good ingredients to help restore and hydrate your skin, whilst also protecting you from the damaging effects of sunlight.
Skinstitut
Unlike some of the other brands in this article, creating a good sunscreen isn’t on the top of Skinstitut’s to-do list, instead focusing on developing high performance ‘cosmeceuticals’ to target specific skin concerns. But, in my opinion, their Face The Day SPF 50 is a highlight of their line.
Like the others, this product is weightless and streak free. It has almost a watery texture, making it easy to blend or mix with other products. It’s also extremely hydrating, whilst also having a matte finish.
Mecca Cosmetica
I couldn’t make this list without including my favourite To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen.
The product is tinted, yet lightweight enough that you could wear it under makeup or alone. However, as it’s designed to be worn with makeup, this is my preference – it sits perfectly between moisturiser and foundation, or could be blended with either for a no-makeup makeup look.
Outside Beauty & Skincare
The SPF 50+ Face Mist is a personal favourite. The mister is super fine, meaning you’re safe to apply it directly to the face, however blending with your hands is recommended.
Cassidy Pearce
Cassidy Pearce is a news and entertainment journalist with The Western Weekender. A graduate of the University of Technology Sydney, she has previously worked with Good Morning Macarthur and joined the Weekender in 2022.