11 SPFS Worth Knowing About This Summer
Best Luxury SPF
The Sunscreen SPF 50, AED 560 | Augustinus Bader
Augustinus Bader The Sunscreen SPF 50 is a true luxury skincare SPF that feels as indulgent as it is effective. The SPF combines high-level broad-spectrum sun protection with the brand’s signature TFC8 complex, which supports skin renewal while defending against UV damage. The texture is silky, lightweight and deeply hydrating, melting into the skin without any white cast or heaviness, and leaving behind a smooth, radiant finish that sits perfectly under make-up. It is also fragrance-free.
Available at OUNASS.AE
Best For Sensitive Skin
UV Clear SPF46, AED 200 (was AED 325) | EltaMD
EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 is one of the most dermatologist-loved everyday sunscreens, especially for sensitive, acne-prone and redness-prone skin. It’s formulated with niacinamide, which helps calm inflammation, reduce redness and support a more even skin tone, while the lightweight, oil-free texture makes it fit perfectly into your skincare routine. It also contains hyaluronic acid for hydration, so it doesn’t dry the skin out or feel tight, and it layers beautifully under make-up without pilling or leaving a white cast.
Available at AMAZON.AE
Best For A Tan
Shimmering Golden Glow Body Gel Cream, AED 140 (was AED 231) | Institut Esthederm
Institut Esthederm Golden Glow Prolongateur de Bronzage is less about traditional SPF and more about enhancing and extending a radiant, sun-kissed glow. The formula is designed to help skin maintain a deeper, more even tan for longer, while adding an immediate golden sheen that makes skin look healthy and luminous. It also helps keep skin hydrated and comfortable after sun exposure, making it especially popular for holidays and beach days.
Available at BINSINA.AE
Best For On-The-Go
Matte Sun Stick, AED 51 (was AED 85) | Beauty of Joseon
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camellia SPF 50+ is a travel-friendly SPF that reappplies easily throughout the day, even over make-up. Helping protect your skin against UVA and UVB rays, it glides on smoothly with a soft matte, blurring finish, helping control shine without feeling greasy or heavy. Infused with mugwort and camellia, it also soothes and nourishes the skin, making it ideal for oily and combination skin types.
Available at WATSONS.AE
Best For Dry Skin
Better Screen™ UV Serum SPF 50+, AED 150 | Kiehl's
Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50+ is a great choice for dry skin because it feels more like a hydrating skincare serum than a traditional sunscreen. With its lightweight texture and glycerin and emollient ingredients, it helps keep skin soft and comfortable throughout the day. It also leaves an invisible, slightly radiant finish, so skin looks fresh and plump rather than matte, ideal if your skin tends to lose moisture in the heat or air conditioning. The added collagen peptides also give it that skincare-treatment feel.
Available at KIEHLS.AE
Best For Body
Classic SPF 50 Body Spray, AED 165 | COOLA
COOLA Classic Body Fragrance-Free SPF 50 has become a favourite for people who want a body sunscreen that feels clean, lightweight and easy to wear every day. Unlike many traditional body SPFs, it absorbs quickly without leaving a sticky or greasy finish, and the fragrance-free formula makes it especially good for sensitive skin. It’s also formulated with over 70% organic ingredients and avoids ingredients like oxybenzone and octinoxate.
Available at NICHE-BEAUTY.COM
Best For Under AED 100
Madagascar Centella Air-Fit SPF 50+ Suncream, AED 50 | Skin1004
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF 50+ is one of the most popular budget-friendly Korean sunscreens. It combines high SPF protection with a calming Centella Asiatica base, making it especially appealing for acne-prone and sensitive skin types that want daily protection without irritation. It leaves a minimal white cast and is formulated with a unique blend of Centella Asiatica Extract, Multi BSASM, and Madecassoside to help calm the skin, while Niacinamide and MadeWhite help brighten the complexion.
Available at BINSINA.AE
Best For An Overall Glow
Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 30, AED 155 | Supergoop!
Among the vast Supergoop! collection of SPFS, the Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 50 is one of the original glow-boosting serums, and the one to reach for if you want radiant, healthy-looking skin. It works as a hybrid between sunscreen, skincare and make-up primer, with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide that hydrate and smooth the skin while protecting against UV damage. The texture blends easily with no white cast, leaving a soft, pearlescent glow that looks like real skin, just more luminous. It also comes in four stunning shades from a ‘tan bronze’ to ‘iridescent pearl’.
Available at SEPHORA.ME
Best For Hyperpigmentation
FotoUltra 100 Active Unify SPF50+, AED 150 (was AED 247) | Isdin
ISDIN Foto Ultra 100 Active Unify Fusion Fluid SPF50+ is a targeted daily sunscreen designed specifically for skin prone to dark spots, melasma and uneven tone. What makes it stand out is its DP3-Unify Complex, which helps regulate melanin production and actively prevents pigmentation over time. The "fusion fluid" texture melts into skin and is ultra-light, making it ideal for daily use under make-up while also helping correct and refine skin tone.
Available at MYASTER.COM
Best For 100% Mineral
Silky Sun Drops, AED 230 | KORA Organics
Created by Miranda Kerr, KORA Organics Silky Sun Drops SPF 30 is a skincare-first sunscreen that feels more like a nourishing facial serum than a traditional SPF. The formula blends non-nano zinc oxide with antioxidant-rich ingredients like niacinamide and organic plant extracts to protect the skin while boosting hydration and glow. The texture is lightweight, silky, and luminous on the skin, and is especially popular among people who prefer mineral sunscreens.
Available at REVOLVE.COM
Best For Anti-Ageing
Anthelios Age Correct Spf50, AED 123 (was AED 164) | La Roche Posay
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Age Correct SPF 50 is a multi-tasking sunscreen for anyone concerned with fine lines, pigmentation and early signs of ageing. It combines broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection with skincare ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and PHE-resorcinol to help hydrate, brighten and smooth the skin over time. Unlike heavier anti-ageing SPFs, this one has a lightweight, comfortable texture that leaves skin looking fresh and hydrated. It’s excellent for those who want a daily sunscreen that protects against sun damage while also targeting dark spots and dehydration.
Available at BINSINA.AE
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