Sun protection for every skin type!
What is the right sunscreen for my skin type? That is the question on everyone’s lips as soon as the warm summer days arrive. The UV rays of the sun affect every skin type differently. In our sun protection guide, you will find the ideal sun protection for every skin type and tips on how to avoid a nasty sunburn.
What is the task of an SPF?
The sun protection factor in sunscreen products extends the self-protection time of the respective skin type. In the process, your type-dependent self-protection time will multiplied by the SPF of the product in question. Find out the self-protection time of each skin type now!
Skin type 1: Extremely fair skin type
People with extremely pale skin complain about never getting a tan in summer. Features include: strawberry-blonde hair, pale eyes and lots of freckles. People with this skin type are extremely susceptible to sunburn. The self-protection time against the sun is 3 to 10 minutes. We recommend sunscreen with an extremely high sun protection factor for people with this skin type.
Skin type 2: Fair skin type
Features include: Blonde hair, pale eyes, a fair complexion and often freckles. People with fair skin complain about getting sunburnt relatively easily, and they seldom tan in summer. In this case, the self-protection time is 10–20 minutes. If you use a sunscreen with an SPF factor of 20, you will be protected for a maximum of 400 minutes. This corresponds to 6 hours – this is the latest when you should apply more sunscreen during a day at the beach.
Skin type 3: Tanned skin type
People with skin type 3 typically have a medium complexion, pale or dark eyes and dark-blonde to brown hair. In summer, people with this skin type do not complain about getting sunburnt (only once in a blue moon) and tan nicely after sunbathing. In this case, the self-protection time is 20–30 minutes.
Skin type 4: Dark skin type
People with this skin type typically have dark-brown or black hair, a dark complexion and dark eyes. In summer, they never complain about getting sunburnt and always tan as soon as their skin sees the sun. In this case, the self-protection time is approximately 45 minutes.
Sun protection for the face
The layer of skin on the face is different to that on the rest of the body. The face has a much thinner, outer layer of skin. Therefore, it also essential to distinguish between the various skin types in this case. Special sunscreens for the face also focus on other ingredients, which gives this type of sunscreen a different consistency. As a result, they absorb more quickly into the skin, can be applied in a more targeted manner and have exquisite properties. Sunscreens for the face may also contain additional ingredients such as Vitamin C, A and E, which can protect your face from free radicals.
Oily skin
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Dry skin
Sensitive skin
Normal skin
Collistar
Sun Protection
Sun care
Supertanning Water Moisturizing Anti-Salt
£ 25.61 £ 23.05
Nuxe
Sun
Facial care
Sun Fluid SPF 50
£ 18.69
£ 16.82
RRP: £ 23.76
Nuxe
Sun
Body care
Sun spray face & body SPF 30
£ 22.16
£ 19.94
RRP: £ 28.17
Clinique
Sun care
Sun and Body care
Face Cream
£ 20.20
£ 18.18
RRP: £ 26.94
ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND
Sun Care
Sun care
Sun fluid SPF 30
SUNCARE FACE
£ 20.27 £ 18.24
Hildegard Braukmann
Essentials
Care
Couperose Relax Day SPF 15
£ 15.91 £ 14.32
Suntique
Face
Sun protection
I´m Aqua Sun Essence
£ 22.95 £ 20.66
Clinique
Sun care
Sun and Body care
Oil-Free Face Cream SPF 30
£ 21.53
£ 19.38
RRP: £ 28.70
Nuxe
Sun
Facial care
Melting Cream High Protection
sun
£ 18.69
£ 16.82
RRP: £ 23.76
ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND
Sun Care
Sun care
Sun Spray
£ 16.40 £ 14.76
Drunk Elephant
Sun protection
Facial care
Umbra Mineral Cream SPF 30/PA+++
£ 33.95 £ 30.56
Collistar
Sun Protection
Sun care
Maximum Protection Sun Stick SPF 50+
£ 16.10
£ 14.49
RRP: £ 23.84
Suntique
Face
Sun protection
I´m Medi 100% Zinc Sun
£ 23.84 £ 21.46
Suntique
Face
Sun protection
I´m Pure Perfect Cica
£ 21.19 £ 19.07
Hildegard Braukmann
Essentials
Care
UV Day Protection Cream SPF 10
£ 11.92 £ 10.73
The INKEY List
Sun cream and protection
Face
Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen SPF30
£ 12.00 £ 10.80
ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND
Sun Care
Sun care
Sun Cream
£ 17.62 £ 15.86
Lancaster
Sun Beauty
Sun care
Sun Beauty Face Gel SPF30
£ 21.00
£ 18.90
RRP: £ 35.33
ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND
Sun Care
Sun care
Sun Fluid
£ 20.27 £ 18.24
ONDO BEAUTY 36.5
Facial care
Skin care
Ceramide & Cica Protective Sun Cream
£ 21.19 £ 19.07
Korres
Sun care
Skin care
Yoghurt sun cream for the face SPF30
£ 17.03
£ 15.33
RRP: £ 20.75
Korres
Sun care
Skin care
Yoghurt sun spray emulsion for face and body SPF50+
£ 23.60 £ 21.24
Declaré
Sun Care
Skin care
Hyaluron Boost Sun Cream SPF30
£ 26.41 £ 23.77
BABOR
Protect Cellular
Facial care
Protect Cellular De-Stress & Repair Lotion
Protect Cellular
£ 32.90 £ 29.61
Collistar
Sun Protection
Sun care
Tanning Moisturizing Milk Spray SPF 30
£ 27.20
£ 24.48
RRP: £ 33.56
Collistar
Sun Protection
Sun care
Tan Global Anti-Age Protection Tanning Face Cream SPF 30
£ 18.59
£ 16.73
RRP: £ 30.91
Payot
Sunny
Sun care
Eau Fraîche Haute Protection SPF30
£ 21.81 £ 19.63
RRP: £ 30.91
MISSHA
Sun care
Care
Sun Milk Block Soft Finish SPF50+
£ 21.20 £ 19.08
APRICOT
Face
Patches & Tapes
UV Indicator Patches - better safe than sorry
£ 11.39 £ 10.25
Nuxe
Sun
Facial care
Delicious Cream High Protection
sun
£ 21.11 £ 19.00
