Sunscreens tend to be judged on how much protection they offer — which is conveyed by SPF, or sun protection factor. This is the measure of how much sunscreen protects skin against UV rays.

To get the most protection, you want a broad-spectrum sunscreen. They protect against UVB and UVA rays. But as the chart below shows, double the SPF doesn’t mean the sunscreen blocks double the ...

To compensate for that, you might want to consider using a higher-SPF sunscreen. As we report in our sunscreen guide, “Your chances of getting an effective SPF above 30, regardless of what the ...

We’ve rounded up the best SPFs to wear under make-up or alone. They’re non-greasy, non-ashy and won’t break you out. And now that summer’s upon us, the SPF in your moisturiser or ...

Another thing to note is that, sadly, the sunscreen that’s in your moisturiser or foundation likely isn’t cutting it. “In theory, it should be enough, but unfortunately SPF protection is ...

Ask any dermatologist, and they will tell you that daily SPF is the single most important thing you can do for your skin – and tinted sunscreen could just be the low-maintenance hero your make ...

That means you’re probably going to be on the hunt for a sunscreen with bolstered protection. Before now, the highest SPF available to buy was 50. But now could be the time to shelve it ...