Following up your sunscreen with products that have an additional SPF count can never hurt. Especially on the days when your sunscreen application is not exactly textbook. These hybrid all-stars hydrate, soothe and protect—making it easier to build sun defence into every step of your routine.
However, let’s get one thing straight—when it comes to protecting your skin from the harmful rays of the sun, SPF-infused products are great supporting characters, but they aren’t the leading act. For instance, a moisturiser with inbuilt UV filters is no match for a broad-spectrum sunscreen that is formulated with the sole purpose of being a shield for your skin. Having said that, a little extra SPF never hurt anyone, right?
With ceramides, hyaluronic acid, avocado butter, petrolatum and shea butter, this lip balm is deeply moisturising and ideal for chapped lips. The photostable UV filters offer protection against UVA and UVB rays, helping to prevent pigmentation and sun damage.
Lip oils are having a moment—and this one adds sun protection to the mix. Infused with pomegranate extract, ceramides and squalane, it hydrates, repairs and keeps your lips feeling soft. The glossy finish gives a subtle sheen, while SPF 15 offers added protection from daily sun exposure.
If you prefer a streamlined routine, this lightweight moisturiser ticks two key boxes—hydration and sun protection. With sage and a moisture-binding complex, it soothes and strengthens the skin barrier. Its formula also contains “drone” technology that’s designed to boost natural radiance. The finish is light, non-greasy and ideal for hot weather.
For a budget-friendly option that still pulls its weight, this one delivers. It contains vitamins B5 and E plus glycerin to hydrate and smooth the skin. The texture is featherlight and non-oily, and while SPF 15 isn’t the strongest, it’s suitable for low exposure or layering with other products.
This mineral SPF gives you high-level protection and a sheer tint. With a mousse-like consistency, it blends easily and offers a soft, even finish that works across skin tones. If you’re after a daily base that protects and lightly evens out your complexion, this is a good one to have on hand.
What do sugarcane and eggplant have in common? They both assume the frontlines in this formulation, along with 12 soothing plant extracts. As this is a serum-based sunscreen, you can expect a silky feel that vanishes into the skin within seconds to negate any lingering white cast later through the day.
Thick, chalky sunscreens aren’t for everyone — and this isn’t one of them. With a texture closer to a serum than a cream, it sinks in fast and feels practically weightless. It hydrates, supports the skin barrier and offers strong SPF 50 protection with PA++++. The formula uses encapsulated UV filters and has a soft, cooling finish.
The Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Day Cream is a lightweight moisturiser with SPF 20 for daily sun protection. Powered by hyaluronic acid and ginseng root extract, it delivers 24-hour hydration, smooths fine lines and helps minimise the look of pores. The formula also supports the skin barrier, leaving it soft, protected and refreshed.