Which Lancaster SPF and after-sun is best for me?
Summer might be the time where everyone starts thinking about SPF – but what if we told you that sun protection is something you should consider all year round? Come rain or shine, snow or hail, UV rays can penetrate through and damage our skin, causing a whole host of concerns we’d rather give a wide birth to – like premature ageing, dark spots, sunburn, and in more serious cases, skin cancer.
Enter Lancaster, the savvy suncare brand that seeks to keep your skin safe from top to toe, however the weather is behaving. Not sure which Lancaster SPF and after-sun formulas are best for your skin type? Discover our guide to finding your perfect protection match below…
Best for all skin types
Pretty much all the Lancaster formulas are suitable for all skin types, but there are two we’d say are the most universal. Sun Beauty Face Cream (both SPF50 and SPF30), and Sun Beauty Body Milk are two crowd-pleasing formulas to help keep you protected from top to toe. Both target 100% of the sun spectrum, warding off harmful rays with an ultra-lightweight, non-greasy formula.
Best for oily skin types
Suitable for all skin types, but best for the oil prone, Lancaster Face Gel SPF30 is designed to keep shine at bay while protecting your complexion from harmful sunrays. Its weightless, transparent gel formula feels refreshing to apply, melting into the skin with a velvety-matte finish that’s both breathable and undetectable. What’s more? The packaging is made from 20% recycled plastic and the tube from 45% recycled plastic.
Best for sensitive skin
Sensitive skin types, particularly sun sensitive, might struggle to find an SPF that’s equal parts calming, soothing & protecting. We recommend the Sensitive Oil-Free Milky Face Fluid SPF50 or the Sensitive Skin Mineral Face Cream SPF50 for the best protection.
Both are enriched with Full Light Technology to protect from UVA/UVB/Visible Light/Infrared Rays, but the former features a natural-origin Sunsicalm complex to preserve sensitive skin from sun-induced damage, while the latter is formulated with Sweat Control Technology and 100% mineral filters, making it a great option for reactive skin.
Best for mature skin types
Skin concerns might change as we get older, but these Lancaster formulas are here for you every step of the way. Use Sun Perfect Unifying Serum SPF50, infused with niacinamide and vitamin C to ward off harmful rays while repairing sun-induced damage like dark spots and wrinkles, then follow with Sun Perfect Illuminating Cream SPF50 to fortify your protection and strengthen its resistance against future sun damage.
Best for an invisible finish
Invisible sunscreens can be hard to come by, but Sun Beauty Protective Face Fluid SPF30 is the vegan, clean & ocean-friendly formula you’ve been waiting for. Its both ultra-light and pigment-free, imparting a dry-touch finish that’s perfect for daily UVA, UVB, visible light & infrared protection.
Best for lightweight protection
For fast-drying protection, Sun Beauty Body Water is the SPF for the job. Available in SPF30 and SPF50 formats, it refreshes, hydrates and protects all in one, enriched with a nourishing blend of squalane and glycerol, alongside a buriti oil-powered Tan Activator Complex to help complement your natural glow. If you prefer a dry-touch finish, we definitely suggest giving this a whirl.
Best for a golden glow
Is your goal to maximise your tan? While sun exposure in any form is harmful, making sure you’re equipped with quality protection is key. The Body Dry Oil SPF30 casts a shimmery veil across the skin, topped with the brand’s signature Tan Activator Complex to support a golden glow in half the time of sun exposure. Match face to body with Infinite Bronze Tinted Protection SPF30, an illuminating tinted sun protection that visibly blurs the look of imperfections while hydrating, bronzing, and shielding the skin from harmful UVA, UVB, visible light and infrared rays.
Best for after sun & tan maintenance
So you’ve got the tan, but preserving it is a different story. What if we told you Lancaster have made it easier than ever? Apply Golden Tan Maximizer After Sun Lotion or After Sun Oil after a day of tanning to help prolong your golden glow for up to one month – all while calming, repairing and rehydrating sun-exposed skin to help minimise the risk of peeling. Then for the face, we recommend the After Sun Serum, made with hyaluronic acid and natural-origin soy extract to plump skin with hydration and restore its natural glow.