SPF beauty and skincare essentials you need now

Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector SPF 50+, £34 at John Lewis

On the move this summer? Be sure to add Shiseido’s revolutionary single-stroke sun block stick to your bag for immediate sun protection on the go. The weightless formula is non-stick and water resistant, and is the ultimate defence against UVA rays this summer. It uses Shiseido’s Wetform Technology ™, which strengthens the product’s protective veil as it comes into contact with water or sweat ‒  and as an added bonus it synchronises with your sweat, producing a pleasant scent to power you through the day. You can even use it over make-up.

By Terry UV Base Sunscreen Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 50, £60 at Selfridges

Add an invisible primer to your beauty arsenal this summer with By Terry’s antioxidant-enriched UV protection base. With a high level of sun protection, this SPF 50 balm helps the skin fight pollution, UV rays and environmental stresses. Enriched with hydrating vitamin E, it has a non-greasy velvet matte finish and can be used on its own or under your favourite foundation or CC (colour correcting) cream.

Kiko Milano Gold Waves powder foundation SPF 50, £18.90

Don’t leave home this summer without Kiko’s golden Milan-inspired powder foundation with SPF 50 ‒  the ultimate make-up protection under the sun. As part of the new Gold Waves summer collection of beauty products, this loose powder foundation protects against UVA and UVB rays and is water-resistant so can be worn on lazy days by the pool. Inspired by the glamorous catwalks of Milan Fashion Week during spring/summer 2018, the Gold Waves range offers a mix-and-match collection for your summer make-up bag. The set includes fluid and cream foundation with added SPF, highlighter, bronzer, lip kits in various finishes and a selection of travel-friendly brushes.

Hourglass Equilibrium broad spectrum SPF 30 day fluid, £80 exclusive to Liberty London

Nourish your skin with this bestselling broad spectrum day emulsion from Hourglass, which provides superior skin hydration and sun protection and will help improve the skin’s texture. The fluid includes a blend of four organic chemical compounds and helps rebalance the skin by supporting the process of cellular regeneration. Presented in a bottle made from Miron Violettglas to protect the emulsion from harmful light, the skin-nourishing fluid is definitely one to take on your travels.

Suqqu Nude Wear Liquid SPF 15, £46 at Fenwick

Boost your cosmetics this summer with this three-in-one skincare oil and foundation liquid with added SPF. This revolutionary fluid from high-performance Japanese beauty brand Suqqu adds nourishment with its serum-like foundation formula, producing a radiant and natural glow. Available in seven shades, the beautifying foundation is enriched with primrose oil, camellia oil, rice squalene and rose hip oil together with four Japanese native natural extracts, including olive leaf and hibiscus esculentus fruit, for one of the most moisturising foundations of the summer.

Mimitika after-sun lotion, £14.90 exclusive to Space NK

Add luxurious French skincare to your sun protection kit with this vegan, cruelty-free and paraben-free after-sun lotion enriched with aloe vera and nourishing coconut oil for intense hydration. The non-greasy lotion also contains antioxidant watermelon and algae extract which helps restore the skin’s natural balance after periods on the sun. With 89% of its ingredients from natural sources, this lotion is one of the top products for after-sun care.

Dolce & Gabbana Millennial Skin On-the-Glow tinted moisturiser SPF 30, £38 at Harrods

Get an enviable and youthful glow this summer with this luminous-finish, selfie-ready tinted moisturiser with added sun protection. With a hydrating eight-hour formula, the moisturiser holds up against the fast pace of modern lifestyles and the damaging effects of the sun. Applied with the fingertips, the lightweight, oil-free product creates a soft-focus effect by blurring fine lines, leaving your face looking smoother and healthier.

Omorovicza Complexion Perfector SPF 20, £60

Keep your skin in tip top condition this summer with Omorovicza’s hydrating and chemical-free sun block for healthier looking skin. Available in three shades, the Omorovicza Complexion Perfector nourishes the skin and has enhanced pollution-fighting properties. The wonder balm also contains vitamin C to brighten and correct uneven skin tones, zinc oxide to filter UVA and UVB rays, and titanium dioxide to smooth the skin for a flawless finish. As a skin-boosting extra, the Hungarian brand adds a hint of chai to help soothe skin irritations caused by pollution.

Elemis Daily Defence Shield SPF 30, £46

Shield your skin and boost its natural defences with advanced broad spectrum formula skincare by Elemis. The Daily Defence Shield is a multi-use moisturiser that protects against sun damage, pollution and high-energy visible light (HEV) emitted from computers and phones. The brand’s Enviro-Ageing Complex provides a triple system to help combat environmental ageing. The formula is lightweight, fragrance-free and hydrating, making it the perfect base under make-up and providing an added hydration boost when coupled with your day cream.

Dior Bronze Beautifying Protective Oil in Mist Sublime Glow SPF 15, £29.50

Want an all-over body glow this summer? Look no further than Dior’s protective oil mist for a bronze glow on the go. Providing protection against UVA and UVB rays, and offering broad spectrum filters and water resistance, this antioxidant-infused spray gives the skin a satiny light finish and intense bronze glow to last throughout the day and into the evening.

Skin Laundry Advanced Protection daily moisturiser SPF 35, £24 at Liberty London

Nothing beats a good moisturiser that has added SPF for protection under the sun. Skin Laundry’s Advanced Protection SPF 30 moisturiser has a lightweight and non-greasy formula as well as added hydration properties and environmental protection. With a weightless finish, it doesn’t feel like you’re wearing sun screen. It can be used on its own or under make-up. Key ingredients include antioxidant vitamin E for hydration and skin regeneration and arnica montana flower extract for soothing the skin. Free from parabens and phthalates, this sheer and matte-finish sun protecting moisturiser is one of the best yet.