Angeli Sinha Top Sunscreen Suggestions ’24

I constantly use different sunscreens.  I go to a pharmacy, I try out sunscreens. If I accidentally find myself in a supermarket or a grocery store, I find sunscreens. I go to a bookstore, I ask about sun protection books…

I have reviewed hundreds and hundreds of sunscreens since I started this blog…

There are so many sunscreens that are great – its so different to pre COVID, when quite frankly everything was pants (English slang for very rubbish.  Don’t even get started on Lotus Herbal sunscreens, which I have not thrown away for posterity value).

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Criteria for today’s selection

I have reviewed most of the sunscreen’s as part of my work. They all pass this test:

Today’s list is very much the sunscreens that I regularly use.  At any one time, I have about 3-4 sunscreens on the go, and I aim to finish them as quickly as possible.   I feel this does offer a better comparison of products.  

This blog could be titled: what do you have in your bathroom…

When do I apply sunscreen?

• First thing in the morning
• If I am leaving the house I will reapply sunscreen 20 minutes before I leave.  If I leave the house 3 times a day and return between 10am-4pm, I reapply sunscreen 3 times because the intensity of UV radiation where I live is sky-high
• I use sunscreen EVERYDAY. 

Aesthetic value

I hate sunscreen that causes eye sting and unfortunately for me, that is a lot of Bioderma sunscreens.  HOWEVER, they make the list because they are absolutely brilliant sunscreens in terms of the protection they offer against UVA and UVB radiation.  Note that I have dropped Avene and Altruist, because I find that difficult to use and I haven’t bought them for at least 24 months.

No 1: Ultrasun Anti-pigmentation SPF 50

I am not even going to apologise for the fact that this is difficult to blend in AND can leave a whitecast.  My clients who consistently apply Ultrasun have tremendously benefitted in terms of NOT getting pigmentation.   Pigmentation is one of the first signs of photodamage and I attribute this to Ultrasun, which has a strong anti-oxidant Ecotin present in its sunscreen.

No 2: Prevage Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 by Elizabeth Arden

I love this sunscreen even though it’s a mineral sunscreen and offers inferior protection to Ultrasun.  I usually don’t advocate a US$ 50+ sunscreen but this is one such product.  It leaves a completely matte finish and as a tinted sunscreen means I can skip foundation + finishing powder.

Despite being ridiculously moist in application + not drying, I do find it causes my skin to flake after a few days of use.  Therefore not a sunscreen for dry skin

No 3: La Roche Anthelios SPF 50

There is absolutely no doubt this sunscreen is superior in terms of the protection against UVB and UVA radiation.  I have reluctantly used this over the past 12 months because I find it drying.  However, if you are aiming to protect your skin against photodamage – fine lines, wrinkles – then you will be hard pressed to use a better sunscreen

No 4: Vichy Sunscreen Capital Soleil SPF 50

Vichy is a French Pharmacy brand sunscreen that produces a very limited number of sunscreens – its easy to blend and it does not cause eye sting – it also has superior UVA and UVB filters.

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No 5: Bioderma Sunscreens

I hate the fact that this sunscreen range causes eye sting to such an extent that I have to wash my face.  HOWEVER, this is a superior sunscreen offering brilliant protection against UVA + UVB radiation.

NOT all the sunscreens are amazing – some are difficult to use, so please do have a read of my blogs before you buy