We all know how important sunscreen is in our beauty routine (be gone, sun damage!) but some of us don’t like that sticky after-feel that some sunscreens or sunblock has. The good news? Spray-on sunscreens are now available on the market.
These have a one-up on convenience when it comes to their cream and stick counterparts. Of course, it’s only as effective as the amount you put on your face. If you don’t like the way typical sunscreen creams feel on your skin or the repetitive motion of having to rub it into your skin with your hands, then spray-on sunscreens are the alternative to your skincare routine.
Every dermatologist and beauty expert will wax poetic about the importance of wearing sunscreen daily, even if you’re indoors. In case you needed the reminder, wearing sunscreen daily helps protect your skin from harmful UV rays and environmental pollutants, slows down signs of ageing, and even decreases the risk for skin cancer.
Here are 13 spray-on sunscreens that are lightweight and perfect for Singapore’s humidity. Plus, its spray function makes it easy for re-application whenever you need a little more.
Formulated to be gentle, the La Roche Posay Anthelios SPF 50 UV Face Mist dispenses as a lightweight, fine mist that refreshes skin while protecting it against damaging ultraviolet rays.
Ideal for hot weather, the ORBIS Sunscreen Cool Shower instantly cools the skin down and offers a high SPF rating of 50. Perfect for bringing it along for outdoor sports or when you’re chilling by the beach.
The Lancaster Sun Sport Invisible Mist Wet Skin Application Progressive Tan goes on completely invisible to give your skin adequate protection against UV rays.
Drying to a matte finish, the Neutrogena CoolDry Sport Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spray is perfect for those who hate the sticky feeling that some sunscreens leave behind.
A setting mist, but better! The Supergoop! Defense Refresh Setting Mist With Rosemary helps your makeup stay put, but also provides SPF 50 protection.
The innisfree Perfect UV Protection Spray is small enough to slip into your purse so there’s no excuse not to touch up on your sun protection every two hours.
The DrGL Sun Protection Mist has to be one of the most comfortable sunscreens to use. Dispensing as a fine mist, it simultaneously hydrates and protects.
The Sunplay Skin Aqua Sarafit UV Floral Mist comes in two iterations – scented and unscented. The pink one is scented but isn’t terribly overwhelming, but if you have sensitive skin, we highly recommend checking out the one that packaged in pastel blue.
Bioré is one of the beauty companies that’s always innovating and improving their formulas. Besides the Bioré UV Perfect Spray, which is handy to bring along for touch-ups, the UV Rich Aqua Watery Gel is one of our go-to for use underneath makeup.
Besides sun protection, the L’Oreal UV Perfect Aqua Essence City Mist also helps skin defend against pollution.
The Anessa Perfect UV Spray Sunscreen Aqua Booster is a lightweight spray-on sunscreen that leaves an invisible veil of protection against the sun.
Formulated with calming ingredients like chamomile, aloe vera and bamboo extracts, the Pixi Sun Mist soothes and hydrates skin as well as protect.
The Bioderma Hydrabio 2-in-1 Moisturizing Anti-UV Mist feels like nothing on the skin and leaves no white residue behind. Plus, it’s relatively small size means it’s great to leave on your desk or slip into your purse for a quick sun protection touch up.
This article was first published in The Singapore Women’s Weekly.