No skincare routine is truly complete without sun protection. If the recent heatwaves are anything to go by, and with peak summer rapidly approaching, it's high time to get your collection of reliable, strong SPFs together. But fear not—the process of narrowing down the perfect sunscreen for your skin type and goals needn't be arduous. With an impressive range of both suncreams and sun aftercare, iHerb delivers some of the very best American, European, and Korean beauty brands straight to your door.
It's no secret that I'm a fan of iHerb's K beauty offering, and with free standard delivery on all orders over £35 it's one of the easiest places to shop for beauty, health, fitness, and wellbeing products all under one roof without large shipping costs—even from international brands.
From affordable favourites such as Cetaphil to specialist formulas by Medix, there's sun care for every budget too. Whether your complexion is sensitive, acne-prone, dehydrated, or just needs an everyday boost, there's something to suit your needs. These are the SPF and post-sun relief products I'm adding to my basket from iHerb, all of which come with rave reviews too.
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Cetaphil's broad spectrum SPF 50 stick is hypoallergenic, suitable for sensitive skin, and won't clog pores either. It's water resistant for up to 80 minutes, and the solid formula makes it a dream to travel with all summer.
If you're planning on spending a lot of time in the sea this season, a reef-safe and water-resistant sunscreen is essential. Badger's SPF 50 mineral formula offers instant protection (so no pesky waiting times in the shade), and won't harm wildlife. Not to mention the brand is a certified B Corp, too.
If you're after a moisturising formula, this version offers SPF 40, water resistance, and reef-safe properties with a hit of hydration. It's also the first formula ever to achieve the rigorous reef-friendly Protect Land + Sea Certification.
The sun has a habit of drying out the skin, particularly on areas like the shoulders. That's where a nourishing body cream comes in. This Medix formula not only boosts hydration, but also helps to even out skin tone which can improve any dark spots that pop up after sun exposure.
Rich and velvety, this formula deeply hydrates, lifts, and firms to bring dry summer skin back to life. It also helps with crepey skin and smoothing, keeping your body moisturised and healthy during the summer months.
Aloe vera is my non-negotiable during summer for cooling and hydrating the skin after sun exposure, and Aromatica's formula is 96% COSMOS Certified aloe vera for instant relief and long-lasting improvement to rough and dry skin. Not to mention, the handy pump makes it a dream to apply with no mess.
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