The Best Suncare For The Slopes
If you’re heading to the slopes this winter, chances are your beauty bag is getting just as much attention as your ski wardrobe. Although there is a lot you’ll want to pack — après-ski glam does require several products after all — there’s one non-negotiable, and that is sunscreen.
While you’ll be right in thinking UV levels dip during winter, higher altitudes intensify UV exposure and snow reflects it back onto the skin, increasing the risk of sun damage even on cold and cloudy days. This is why a reliable SPF should be part of your daily routine on (and off) the mountain.
For those feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of options out there, don’t be. From mineral and chemical formulas to tinted and skin-soothing picks, our SPF edit has every base covered, literally.
Ultra Violette Vibrant Screen SPF 50
Ultra Violette’s Vibrant Screen has a lightweight, cooling water gel texture that absorbs quickly and leaves skin soft with a subtle satin finish. With no stickiness or white cast, it layers well under makeup and stays breathable all day. Kakadu plum protects, soothing aloe vera hydrates, and IBR-SolAge firms — making this SPF a skin-loving treatment rather than simple sun protection.
Innisfree Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Want an SPF that keeps skin calm and balanced? Innisfree’s Daily UV Defense is packed with eight types of hyaluronic acid to hydrate, and centella asiatica to soothe and tone down any redness. It also feels light, sinks in quickly, and gives reliable SPF 50 protection without that sticky, heavy finish.
Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 30
Glowscreen SPF 30 delivers sunscreen with a side of glow. Supergoop!’s bestseller has a luminous, tinted formula — available in five shades — that gives broad-spectrum protection while doubling as a hydrating primer. Niacinamide is on hand to even tone, hyaluronic acid boosts hydration, and cocoa peptides provide much-needed antioxidant support.
SunsolveMD LipidRestore Volumize + Condition Lips SPF 40
We never overlook our lips when exposed to the sun. Our go-to? The SunsolveMD LipidRestore Volumize + Condition Lips. This glossy sheer nude lip oil delivers SPF 40 protection while also hydrating, softening, and visibly plumping. It’s formulated with lipid micro-fillers, volumising peptides, and non-nano zinc oxide to help protect the delicate lip area and support the skin barrier.
Cetaphil Pro Redness-Prone Skin Tinted Day Cream SPF 30
Suncare’s answer to gentle, everyday protection, Cetaphil’s Pro Redness-Prone Skin Tinted Day Cream combines mineral SPF 30 with calming hydration for sensitive, redness-prone skin. The lightweight formula is infused with glycerin and allantoin to help soothe irritation and support the skin barrier. It’s also tinted to even out tone and soften the look of redness.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Brush-On Shield SPF 50
Designed with reapplication in mind, this mineral powder sunscreen makes topping up SPF simple and mess-free. Colorescience’s Brush-On Shield offers broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection in a portable, brush-on format that can be worn alone or over makeup. Powered by EnviroScreen Technology, it also defends against environmental stressors, while hyaluronic acid powder helps keep skin feeling comfortable. It’s ideal for on-the-go use when liquid SPF just isn’t practical.
Ultrasun UV Face & Scalp Mist SPF 50
Ultrasun’s UV Face & Scalp Mist delivers SPF 50 in an ultra-fine spray that settles instantly with no visible residue. As well as protecting the face, it’s designed to shield exposed but often forgotten areas — think the hair parting, hairline, and temples. InfraGuard, an antioxidant complex derived from sunflower shoots and tara tree extract, helps defend against blue light and infrared-related skin ageing. Lightweight and non-greasy, it’s a hassle-free way to top up protection throughout the day.
Summer Fridays ShadeDrops SPF 30 Mineral Milk
We love our mineral sunscreens sheer and weightless, and no brand does it better than Summer Fridays. The brand’s ShadeDrops delivers broad-spectrum protection, with squalane and vitamin E providing hydration and all-day comfort. There’s no greasiness or chalkiness in sight — just a soft, luminous finish that’s ideal if you want mineral SPF without the heaviness.
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