Beauty intel: Sunscreen special

Shiseido Global Suncare Perfect UV Protector SPF50+/PA++++

If you are the outdoorsy type who loves a good hike or an hour-long swim on a brilliant weekend morning, you will adore this extremely lightweight sunscreen. It becomes even more effective upon contact with water or perspiration, thanks to its WetForce technology that allows the minerals found in water/perspiration to be a part of its water-repellant layer. S$59, from Shiseido counters from May 1

Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution Multi-Protection SPF50/PA++++ Day Screen Multi-Protection

With three shades — neutral, baby pink and baby blue — this sun-care protector contains organic Alpine sanicle extract and a cocktail of antioxidants to protect against free radicals and provide daytime protection of up to 10 hours. We are particularly taken by the baby-pink offering, which lends a soft glow to the skin — great for those lazy no make-up days. S$74, from Clarins boutique and counters

Lancome UV Expert XL-Shield Fresh UV Aqua Gel SPF50/PA++++

Its creamy and watery texture cools down your skin’s temperature and keeps your face looking and feeling fresh for long. S$75, from Lancome counters

Kiehl’s Ultra Light Daily UV Defense SPF50/PA++++

This reformulated sunscreen, which contains Vitamin E, protects against all three forms of damaging UV rays: UVB rays (which cause sunburn, photo-ageing, dryness and skin cancer) and long and short UVA rays, which lead to the formation of wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, inflammation and visible skin ageing. S$52 (30ml), from Kiehl’s boutiques

Dior One Essential City Defense SPF50/PA++++

It does what its name suggests: This UV shield protects skin from the effects of pollution and UV rays by hampering the accumulation of impurities in the skin.S$95, from Dior boutiques and counters from May 1

Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Forever Light Creator UV Protection High Protection Skincare SPF50/PA++++

If the scent of a sun-care product is important to you, you will fancy YSL Beaute’s offering, which has a subtle floral-woody aroma (leading to delicate fruity notes), even as it guards against environmental aggressors and breaks the bond of pollutants responsible for skin ageing and a loss of luminosity. S$72, from YSL Beaute boutiques and counters

Kenzoki White Blossom Delicate UV Shield SPF50/PA+++

Glycation is a process that causes a loss in suppleness, the yellowing of skin and the formation of wrinkles. It occurs when sugars — say from the sweets and cakes we eat — attach themselves to collagen and elastin molecules. To reverse that process, the sunflower extract found in this facial protector prevents glycation from happening, aiding in the maintenance of skin’s radiance and firmness. S$65, from Kenzo counters at Metro Paragon, Metro Centrepoint, Robinsons Heeren, Robinsons Raffles City, Robinsons JEM and Sephora ION Orchard

KOSE SEKKISEI Sun Protect Essence Gel SPF50+/PA++++

Still retaining its lovely powdery scent, this lightweight and hydrating sunscreen is formulated with porous powder to better protect against smoke and air pollution. This is suited for normal to dry skin types and comes in a waterproof formula in the form of the SEKKISEI Sun Protect Essence Milk (S$46). S$50, from KOSE counters

Cosme Decorte Sun Shelter AG SPF50+/PA++++

If you are looking for a sun-care protector that safeguards skin firmness and clarity, look no further than Cosme Decorte’s sunscreen. Its line-up of powerful ingredients promotes blood circulation and collagen synthesis, combating the loss of skin’s elasticity along the way. S$44, from Cosme Decorte counters

L’Occitane Reine Blanche Illuminating UV Shield SPF50

If you have oily or acne-prone skin, try this UV shield. It is formulated with salicylic acid, meadowsweet flower and white mulberry extract to brighten and improve the clarity of skin. S$67, from L’Occitane boutiques

Dermalogica PowerBright TRx Pure Light SPF50

Sensitive and dry skin types will like how soothing and comforting this sunscreen feels on skin as it shields off harmful UV rays, lends a radiance to skin and guards against trans-epidermal water loss. S$140, from authorised Dermalogica skin treatment centres, AsterSpring and exclusive Dermalogica salons

DrGL Sun Protection Mist SPF29/PA++

Spray this handy carry-on all over your face, hair and body, even on areas where it’s hard to reach, such as your back. This product is also great for touch-ups, even when you have a full face of make-up on. S$88, from Robinsons Orchard/Raffles City/JEM, TANGS Orchard Sephora ION Orchard and Escentials Paragon