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Simplify your skincare routine with one of these day cream and sunscreen hybrids
We all know by now that we should be wearing sunscreen on our faces every day. But, for some of us, that’s easier said than done.
From last-minute mornings to trying to cut costs, it may not always take priority in your beauty arsenal. But it really should. Protecting the skin from both UVA rays, which cause sun damage and premature skin ageing and UVB rays which can lead to skin mutations and cancer, it’s no wonder why many sing the praises of sunscreen.
But while it’s best used alone as a separate SPF-focused product, combining it with a moisturiser can make applying it just a little bit easier. And, of course, for many of us, the easiest way will always win, even if it’s not the most effective.
Luckily, a whole host of brands are here to help, from No7’s future renew range to Clinique moisture surge and bargain beauty brand Byoma.
Offering your face its daily hit of hydration while protecting it from the sun, these nine picks truly impressed. But be sure to remember sunscreen needs to be reapplied throughout the day to ensure you stay sun-safe, so you may want to pop another option in your bag for out-and-about top-ups as well.
We swapped out our regular face moisturiser for these SPF-added products over the past six weeks, looking at how easily they could be applied, how they felt on the skin and the key ingredients inside – as well as how well they shielded us from the sun. Of course, we have to stress that for adequate sun protection, sunscreens must be applied regularly throughout the day. So although these SPF moisturisers can be a great first step in the morning, you most likely want a designed sunscreen supply to use throughout the day too. Take a look at our selection of the best face SPFs here.
We’re sure we don’t have to harp on yet again about the importance of sun protection, but now you can combine your SPF with your daily moisturiser, there really is no excuse not to wear it. While the two-in-one products shouldn’t be your only form of sunscreen, they’re a quick and easy first step, and something is much better than nothing.
While each of these SPF-included moisturisers is great in its own way, the new No7 option definitely impressed, protecting from the sun while working to reverse past mistakes. For a bargain buy, Byoma is a go-to for all skincare solutions and for high protection SPF, Paula’s Choice factor 50 is one of the strongest we’ve tried so far.
For more skincare heroes we rate, read our edit of the best facial exfoliators