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Glasgow Times
12-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Glasgow Times
Summer's hottest facial SPF suncreams and products, ranked
Whether you're heading on a city break, beach holiday, or just navigating day-to-day life, sun protection is a non-negotiable, and the right products make it easier to protect and glow with skincare that works with your routine, not against it. Research from Olay shows that one in 10 Brits admit to never wearing SPF on their face, so we tried and tested some of summer's hottest new products for face and lips, to see which ones would make it into our holiday make-up bag. Here's our verdict. Mavala Switzerland Tinted lip balm (cherry) Price £7.99, from John Lewis I'm a sucker for a tinted lip balm and Mavala's cherry tint is the perfect combination of colour and SPF protection. As someone who has suffered with dry lips for several years, I was at first sceptical on how well this lip balm would match up to my trusty Vaseline. However, I was pleasantly surprised how effortlessly it glides on, leaving my lips hydrated, soft and not mega greasy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mavala UK (@mavalauk) The SPF15 protection is a welcome bonus too, as the balm is infused with shea butter and aloe vera, along with apricot extract, provitamin A and vitamin E. The subtle tint of cherry red was the perfect colour for lips and was reminiscent of Maybelline's popular Baby Lips formula from around a decade ago. Mavala's cherry lip balm will be a staple in my beauty bag for the summer months and beyond. Score – 5/5 Review by Clare Butler Ocean Freedom Mineral Sunscreen and Ocean Clay Price: £8 and £13, from Bling20 Surf Clay (Image: Surf Clay) This brilliant pairing of a mineral sunscreen SPF50+ lotion sunscreen and its sister Surf Clay SPF50+ are great for active days out or trips with kids. The clay stays on through hot days and plenty of water (we tried it out on a family holiday, in and out of the pool, and it didn't budge). The kids loved that they were fragrance-free (no weird smell!), and best of all they come in an array of fun colours including pink, blue and white, as well as light tan and a clear format - as we discovered they can even be mixed together to create gorgeous new shades of lilac. I liked it because as a mineral sunscreen, it sits on the skin's surface and is less pore-clogging, making it more suitable for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Rating: 5/5 Reviewed by Jade Wright Dermalogica biolumin-c heat aging protector spf50 travel size Price: £24 Bottle size: 15ml, from Amazon This moisturiser with SPF comes in a nice 15ml bottle, ideal for travel whether you're cramming everything into a weekend bag or worried about your suitcase weight. I found this to be quite a thick formula but it soaked into my skin well and very quickly with little effort. Dermalogica (Image: Newsquest) The smell is quite summery and I think SPF50 is high for what I've seen in other products so that's a bonus. The only downside to this moisturiser is that I had to use a bit more than I would of my usual product so that's something to bear in mind. Review: Katie Collier Score: 4/5 Elemental Herbology SPF 50 Moisturiser (Image: Newsquest) Price - £45, from Elemental It's a cliché for a reason but sometimes you really do get what you pay for. As a recent skincare convert, I'm increasingly critical of the products I buy. I want them to do more for less ( like us all!). I love that Element Herbology have given us an effective SPF as well as a moisturiser packed with Provitamin B5 and Vitamin E. It feels very light on the skin, rubs in very quickly and doesn't leave any white residue. With long term wear, I have actually found myself using less face make up. I was content with how hydrated and glowing my skin's felt on it's own. I can't fault the formula itself but the price tag is steep when you only get 50ml. After a recommend 2-3 pumps to cover my face, neck and hands in the morning as well as a top ups throughout the day, I would have to remortgage a house I don't have to keep up with my obsession. Review: Rebecca Carey Score – 4/5 Kalme Day Defence SPF 40 Rebecca Carey (Image: Newsquest) Price - £26.65, from Amazon I would argue that Kalme's Day Defence is a slightly more budget friendly alternative for daily use. It's by no means cheap but it is a lightweight moisturiser that rubs in well and avoids that dreaded greasy feeling. It's not quite as luxurious to apply as the Elemental Herbology but it's equally long lasting and is in a convenient travel size so you can top on the go. There is a slight but subtle smell to the formula. It isn't unpleasant or off putting but there's something a little chemical too it that means it doesn't feel or go unnoticed. However, if you have sensitive skin, I think you could absolutely get behind this brand. It has a patented anti-redness extract that has been proven to reduce redness by up to 70% in clinical trials. Overall, it's very good value for money with its 24 hour moisture formula, I can see myself adding it to my cart again. Review by Rebecca Carey Score - 3.5/5 Recommended reading:
South Wales Argus
12-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- South Wales Argus
Summer's hottest facial SPF suncreams and products, ranked
Whether you're heading on a city break, beach holiday, or just navigating day-to-day life, sun protection is a non-negotiable, and the right products make it easier to protect and glow with skincare that works with your routine, not against it. Research from Olay shows that one in 10 Brits admit to never wearing SPF on their face, so we tried and tested some of summer's hottest new products for face and lips, to see which ones would make it into our holiday make-up bag. Here's our verdict. Mavala Switzerland Tinted lip balm (cherry) Price £7.99, from John Lewis I'm a sucker for a tinted lip balm and Mavala's cherry tint is the perfect combination of colour and SPF protection. As someone who has suffered with dry lips for several years, I was at first sceptical on how well this lip balm would match up to my trusty Vaseline. However, I was pleasantly surprised how effortlessly it glides on, leaving my lips hydrated, soft and not mega greasy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mavala UK (@mavalauk) The SPF15 protection is a welcome bonus too, as the balm is infused with shea butter and aloe vera, along with apricot extract, provitamin A and vitamin E. The subtle tint of cherry red was the perfect colour for lips and was reminiscent of Maybelline's popular Baby Lips formula from around a decade ago. Mavala's cherry lip balm will be a staple in my beauty bag for the summer months and beyond. Score – 5/5 Review by Clare Butler Ocean Freedom Mineral Sunscreen and Ocean Clay Price: £8 and £13, from Bling20 Surf Clay (Image: Surf Clay) This brilliant pairing of a mineral sunscreen SPF50+ lotion sunscreen and its sister Surf Clay SPF50+ are great for active days out or trips with kids. The clay stays on through hot days and plenty of water (we tried it out on a family holiday, in and out of the pool, and it didn't budge). The kids loved that they were fragrance-free (no weird smell!), and best of all they come in an array of fun colours including pink, blue and white, as well as light tan and a clear format - as we discovered they can even be mixed together to create gorgeous new shades of lilac. I liked it because as a mineral sunscreen, it sits on the skin's surface and is less pore-clogging, making it more suitable for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Rating: 5/5 Reviewed by Jade Wright Dermalogica biolumin-c heat aging protector spf50 travel size Price: £24 Bottle size: 15ml, from Amazon This moisturiser with SPF comes in a nice 15ml bottle, ideal for travel whether you're cramming everything into a weekend bag or worried about your suitcase weight. I found this to be quite a thick formula but it soaked into my skin well and very quickly with little effort. Dermalogica (Image: Newsquest) The smell is quite summery and I think SPF50 is high for what I've seen in other products so that's a bonus. The only downside to this moisturiser is that I had to use a bit more than I would of my usual product so that's something to bear in mind. Review: Katie Collier Score: 4/5 Elemental Herbology SPF 50 Moisturiser (Image: Newsquest) Price - £45, from Elemental It's a cliché for a reason but sometimes you really do get what you pay for. As a recent skincare convert, I'm increasingly critical of the products I buy. I want them to do more for less ( like us all!). I love that Element Herbology have given us an effective SPF as well as a moisturiser packed with Provitamin B5 and Vitamin E. It feels very light on the skin, rubs in very quickly and doesn't leave any white residue. With long term wear, I have actually found myself using less face make up. I was content with how hydrated and glowing my skin's felt on it's own. I can't fault the formula itself but the price tag is steep when you only get 50ml. After a recommend 2-3 pumps to cover my face, neck and hands in the morning as well as a top ups throughout the day, I would have to remortgage a house I don't have to keep up with my obsession. Review: Rebecca Carey Score – 4/5 Kalme Day Defence SPF 40 Rebecca Carey (Image: Newsquest) Price - £26.65, from Amazon I would argue that Kalme's Day Defence is a slightly more budget friendly alternative for daily use. It's by no means cheap but it is a lightweight moisturiser that rubs in well and avoids that dreaded greasy feeling. It's not quite as luxurious to apply as the Elemental Herbology but it's equally long lasting and is in a convenient travel size so you can top on the go. There is a slight but subtle smell to the formula. It isn't unpleasant or off putting but there's something a little chemical too it that means it doesn't feel or go unnoticed. However, if you have sensitive skin, I think you could absolutely get behind this brand. It has a patented anti-redness extract that has been proven to reduce redness by up to 70% in clinical trials. Overall, it's very good value for money with its 24 hour moisture formula, I can see myself adding it to my cart again. Review by Rebecca Carey Score - 3.5/5 Recommended reading:
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Summer's hottest new facial SPF suncreams and products, ranked
With temperatures rising, it's never been more important to get serious about SPF. Whether you're heading on a city break, beach holiday, or just navigating day-to-day life, sun protection is a non-negotiable, and the right products make it easier to protect and glow with skincare that works with your routine, not against it. Research from Olay shows that one in 10 Brits admit to never wearing SPF on their face, so we tried and tested some of summer's hottest new products for face and lips, to see which ones would make it into our holiday make-up bag. Here's our verdict. Price £7.99, from John Lewis I'm a sucker for a tinted lip balm and Mavala's cherry tint is the perfect combination of colour and SPF protection. As someone who has suffered with dry lips for several years, I was at first sceptical on how well this lip balm would match up to my trusty Vaseline. However, I was pleasantly surprised how effortlessly it glides on, leaving my lips hydrated, soft and not mega greasy. The SPF15 protection is a welcome bonus too, as the balm is infused with shea butter and aloe vera, along with apricot extract, provitamin A and vitamin E. The subtle tint of cherry red was the perfect colour for lips and was reminiscent of Maybelline's popular Baby Lips formula from around a decade ago. Mavala's cherry lip balm will be a staple in my beauty bag for the summer months and beyond. Score – 5/5 Review by Clare Butler Price: £8 and £13, from Bling20 Surf Clay (Image: Surf Clay) This brilliant pairing of a mineral sunscreen SPF50+ lotion sunscreen and its sister Surf Clay SPF50+ are great for active days out or trips with kids. The clay stays on through hot days and plenty of water (we tried it out on a family holiday, in and out of the pool, and it didn't budge). The kids loved that they were fragrance-free (no weird smell!), and best of all they come in an array of fun colours including pink, blue and white, as well as light tan and a clear format - as we discovered they can even be mixed together to create gorgeous new shades of lilac. I liked it because as a mineral sunscreen, it sits on the skin's surface and is less pore-clogging, making it more suitable for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Rating: 5/5 Reviewed by Jade Wright Price: £24 Bottle size: 15ml, from Amazon This moisturiser with SPF comes in a nice 15ml bottle, ideal for travel whether you're cramming everything into a weekend bag or worried about your suitcase weight. I found this to be quite a thick formula but it soaked into my skin well and very quickly with little effort. Dermalogica (Image: Newsquest) The smell is quite summery and I think SPF50 is high for what I've seen in other products so that's a bonus. The only downside to this moisturiser is that I had to use a bit more than I would of my usual product so that's something to bear in mind. Review: Katie Collier Score: 4/5 (Image: Newsquest) Price - £45, from Elemental It's a cliché for a reason but sometimes you really do get what you pay for. As a recent skincare convert, I'm increasingly critical of the products I buy. I want them to do more for less ( like us all!). I love that Element Herbology have given us an effective SPF as well as a moisturiser packed with Provitamin B5 and Vitamin E. It feels very light on the skin, rubs in very quickly and doesn't leave any white residue. With long term wear, I have actually found myself using less face make up. I was content with how hydrated and glowing my skin's felt on it's own. I can't fault the formula itself but the price tag is steep when you only get 50ml. After a recommend 2-3 pumps to cover my face, neck and hands in the morning as well as a top ups throughout the day, I would have to remortgage a house I don't have to keep up with my obsession. Review: Rebecca Carey Score – 4/5 Price - £26.65, from Amazon I would argue that Kalme's Day Defence is a slightly more budget friendly alternative for daily use. It's by no means cheap but it is a lightweight moisturiser that rubs in well and avoids that dreaded greasy feeling. It's not quite as luxurious to apply as the Elemental Herbology but it's equally long lasting and is in a convenient travel size so you can top on the go. There is a slight but subtle smell to the formula. It isn't unpleasant or off putting but there's something a little chemical too it that means it doesn't feel or go unnoticed. However, if you have sensitive skin, I think you could absolutely get behind this brand. It has a patented anti-redness extract that has been proven to reduce redness by up to 70% in clinical trials. Overall, it's very good value for money with its 24 hour moisture formula, I can see myself adding it to my cart again. Review by Rebecca Carey Score - 3.5/5 Recommended reading: There's a warning as supermarket suncreams fail safety tests Cheapest supermarket suncreams, from £2.99 The Martin Lewis trick to save on suncream this summer (Image: Olay)Price: £26, or £13 when I got it at This 3-in-1 SPF superhero is a great all-rounder, with high-performance sun protection, Vitamin C, Niacinamide, and Pro-Vitamin B5. I found it lightweight and fast-absorbing, with no white cast. It didn't pill under makeup and worn alone it gave a fresh, glowy finish. I did need to use a fair amount, so the bottle didn't last long, but it was half price, so next time I'll buy two. Rating 3.5/5 Reviewed by Jade Wright Price - £7.95 Mavala (Image: Newsquest) The Mavala Tinted Lip Balm promises to hydrate and soothe dry lips by forming a 'protective barrier against external elements like cold, pollution, air conditioning, and dry climates.' Coming in your classic lip balm packaging, the product is a good amount at 4.5g, making it the perfect size to pop in your handbag when you're on the go. Applying the lip balm, it glides on and doesn't feel slimy or greasy once on the lips, and just like it promises, it seems to instantly leave you feeling hydrated. The vanilla scent is a nice sweet treat that makes the Mavala product stand out against your typical lip balm. Despite feeling hydrating and having a nice scent, I did find that the lip balm left a slight white cast on the lips, similar to how some suncream can leave you with a white shimmer. The Mavala Tinted Lip Balm does what it says, but, the white cast is stopping me from using the product daily. Review: Emilia Kettle Rating: 3/5 Evolve (Image: Newsquest) Price: £29 (single purchase) or £26.10 (subscription price), from Evolve Beauty Bottle size: 40ml This product was very thick and took a lot more rubbing in – use a bit too much and you'll look like you've painted your face white (not a good look, trust me). The smell of this moisturiser was less appealing and after rubbing it into my face, I felt the product kind of just sitting there as it slowly soaked in which was a bit strange. I know it's not advised that you touch your face (sorry, skincare Gods) but when I did, the moisturiser rolled off my face in the form of tiny white bits which made this product a bit frustrating for me. Having said that, it comes in a decent-sized tube for a smaller product and I think it could fit into most toiletry bags with plenty of product to use if you're going away. I'm just not sure it's the moisturiser for me. Review: Katie Collier Score: 2/5
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
The simple beauty hack that'll save your skin from ageing this summer & the £7.99 product which is a must
WITH the summer season approaching, many Brits will be enjoying a few drinks in the sunshine. Whether it's a BBQ with friends and family, or heading off to a summer party or wedding, it's the perfect season for indulging in beverages outdoors. Advertisement 2 A beauty expert has revealed her simple tip to anti-ageing Credit: PA However, beauty experts are urging everyone to stay extra vigilant when it comes to skincare, offering top tips to help prevent ageing as well. Tina Birtchnell, Spa Manager at 'The good news is many of them are within your control,' says Tina. 'One of the most overlooked is sleep. Poor quality or insufficient sleep can accelerate cellular ageing, affecting everything from your skin to your overall wellbeing. Advertisement READ MORE ON SUMMER BEAUTY 'We understand life gets busy, but prioritising quality rest can significantly improve not only your appearance, but also your mood, energy, and productivity. 'Hydration is another simple yet powerful tool. Many people underestimate the ageing effects of dehydration, especially when alcohol is involved. 'Alcohol strips the skin of moisture, leaving it dry and dull, and enhancing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 'Water can have a visibly rejuvenating effect, often making you look and feel years younger.' Advertisement Most read in Fabulous In addition to these lifestyle basics, maintaining a consistent skincare routine is essential. She says: 'Support your skin daily with cleansing, hydration, and sun protection. 'Love these' shoppers cry as Primark launches new skincare range with £3.50 masks & SPF & it'll save you hundreds on the viral brand "Having regular facials is also a great way to ensure your skin is getting all the ingredients it needs. 'At Advertisement Here, in her own words Tina reveals her top products ahead of the summer season. SPF Tina recommends Elemental Herbology's Smart Screen SPF 50 Moisturiser (RRP £45) as it not only protects the skin from blue light and pollution. Enriched with highly protective ingredients such as Pollustop® and Aquaceria, this lightweight SPF50+ moisturiser shields the skin from sun damage, blue light, and pollution. Formulated without silicone or fragrance, it is vegan and packed with Provitamin B5 and Vitamin E to soothe and hydrate, ensuring flawless and protected skin all year round. Advertisement Available to buy 2 She revealed that people need to be extra vigilant in the coming months Credit: PA Hydration Tina also suggests using Mavala's Skin Vitality Vitalizing Alpine Micro Mist (RRP £21.50) throughout the day to keep your skin hydrated and refreshed, particularly during warmer weather. Infused with energising Swiss Apricot extract and decongesting Cornflower water, this ultra-fine micro-mist instantly brightens and revitalises the skin. Advertisement Available to buy Balm Tina says that people also often forget to protect their lips, Mavala's Tinted Lip Balms (RRP £7.99) contain SPF15. This ultra-nourishing tinted balm, featuring a lightweight and silky texture, deeply hydrates and soothes dry lips while protecting against chapping. Enriched with aloe vera, apricot extract, and shea butter, it creates a protective barrier against external factors such as cold, pollution, air conditioning, and dry climates, leaving your lips soft and beautifully tinted. Advertisement Available to Biggest skincare trends for 2025 1. Exosomes Exosomes are the buzzword for 2025, taking advanced skin regeneration to new heights. These micro-messengers signal skin cells to repair damage, boost collagen, and accelerate recovery, and they're a gamechanger for targeting ageing. 2. Streamlined Skincare The age of 12-step routines is fading as consumers shift to more intentional, multi-functional products. Streamlining skincare not only saves time but also reduces the risk of overloading your skin. In 2025, we'll see a rise in hybrid products that combine active ingredients for simplified, effective results. 3. Vegan Collagen Plant-based collagen will dominate the skincare world this year, providing a sustainable, ethical alternative to traditional animal-derived collagen. Expect vegan collagen in everything from moisturisers to serums. 4. The Rise Of AI AI is revolutionising the beauty landscape, making it possible for consumers to get truly personalised skincare solutions. In 2025, we predict a dramatic shift towards AI-powered tools that help people understand their skin on a deeper level. 5. Hair Loss Solutions - Hair loss is an issue that affects more men than we often realise, and it's no longer just something we're talking about behind closed doors. This year, expect to see a continued rise in demand for treatments that not only tackle hair loss but also nurture overall scalp health.
