Remember when sunscreen used to be a fleeting thought? It was a product advertised for holidays abroad and hours spent lounging by the side of pools. And now, after substantial growth in TikTok’s skincare community – this overlooked product has become an integral part of our everyday routines, and there are so many options to consider. With all that said, the Tharwa Edition has curated a list of sunscreens that will suit your everyday needs. From TikTok-famous formulas to high-end SPFs, we have you covered (literally).
Supergoop!
We can pay our gratitude to Supergoop!’s long-time mission to promote skin health for the making of the Unseen Sunscreen formula. With active ingredients such as Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, and Octocrylene, this meticulous formula is weightless, non-greasy and doesn’t leave a white cast. Due to the Unseen Sunscreen’s water-based formula, it is sweat-resistant for up to 40 minutes.
Supergoop!, Unscreen Sunscreen, SPF 30, 50ml, AED134 available on Net-A-Porter
Paula’s Choice
The Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense sunscreen contains a unique blend of a lightly tinted, pure mineral zinc oxide, as well as a diverse blend of antioxidants, known to boost your skin’s environmental defences and prevent premature ageing of the skin — all with an exceptionally silky, and light matte feel.
Paula’s Choice, Super-Light Daily, SPF 30, 60ml, AED197 available on Glamazle
La Roche-Posay
There’s a 99.5% chance you’ll have seen this infamous sunscreen either on one of your many social media feeds or being promoted by a celebrity or influencer, and it’s for a good reason. This 100% mineral sunscreen includes zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, developed for sensitive skin. The non-whitening, fast-absorbing texture leaves a matte finish on your skin.
La Roche-Posay, Anthelios UVMune 400, SPF 50+, 50ml, AED145, available on Look Fantastic
Dr. Dennis Gross
If you are on the hunt for a sunscreen product that ticks all your boxes, look no further. Dr. Dennis Gross’ Dark Spot Sun Defense sunscreen protects against harmful UVA/UVB rays and works to reduce the appearance of existing dark spots. This incredible product is enriched with the skincare brand’s Mela-C Defense Complex, a blend of Melatonin and vitamins C and E. For the best results, apply every morning to clean, and dry skin, liberally to face, neck and chest 15 minutes prior to sun exposure. Don’t forget to reapply every two hours!
Dr. Dennis Gross, Dark Spot Sun Defense, SPF 50, 50ml, AED175, available on Net-A-Porter
La Mer
Since the 1960s, this French luxury skincare brand has continuously produced high-performance skincare and makeup by harnessing the power of the sea. If there is any sunscreen you can lay your trust in, it’s La Mer’s Broad Spectrum sunscreen — a luxurious, quick-absorbing fluid that defends your skin against everyday exposure to UV rays. Designed to be worn over your moisturizer or under makeup, apply a dime-sized amount into the palm of your hand, using your fingertips to apply over your face and neck.
La Mer, Broad Spectrum, SPF 50, 50ml, AED470, available on Sephora
Chanel
A favourite amongst self-proclaimed TikTok “It Girls” is Chanel’s UV ESSENTIEL. If you thought you knew what protection meant in an SPF, you haven’t until now. From shielding your skin from harmful UV rays (short and long UVA, UVB and indoor lighting) to a formula which mixes natural and powerful ingredients – Life Plant PFA* and Desert Yeast Extract, to intensify your skin’s all-round daily defence against pollution, external stresses and maintaining hydration levels.
Chanel, UV Essentiel, SPF 50, AED270, available on Sephora
