Sunscreen is a non-negotiable step in any skincare routine, offering protection not only from sunburn but also from long-term skin damage like premature ageing, pigmentation, and even skin cancer. With formulations now more advanced than ever, the best sunscreens do more than shield your skin—they hydrate, soothe, and leave behind an elegant finish that complements your daily skincare. Below, we present the standout winners from Harper’s BAZAAR’s Beauty Awards 2024, each chosen to meet the diverse needs of modern sun protection.
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Winner: Best Facial Sunscreen
UV Protective Cream SPF 50+ PA ++++, $175 for 50ml, Clé de Peau Beauté
Clé de Peau Beauté’s UV Protective Cream features Adaptable Innershield Technology, which defends against damaging UV rays while selectively allowing the benefits of red light to nourish the skin. Enriched with moroccan thyme extract and Rich Vitality Botanical, this creamy sunscreen improves the look of fine lines and supports the skin’s natural defences for a youthful, radiant complexion. Formulated with over 50 percent skincare ingredients, it offers a luxurious, velvety texture that absorbs smoothly without leaving a white cast, making it the perfect base under makeup.
Editor’s Choice: Best Facial Sunscreen
Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Ultralight Skinscreen, $56, Ultra Violette
Ditch heavy, sticky sunscreens and embrace Ultra Violette’s Fave Fluid SPF 50+—an ultralight, fragrance-free Skinscreen that offers high-level sun protection with a barely-there feel. Formulated with advanced UV filters like Tinosorb S and Uvinul T 150, this silky fluid glides effortlessly onto the skin, leaving a soft, natural finish. Infused with skincare powerhouses such as niacinamide, vitamin C, vitamin E, and beauactive, it helps reduce pigmentation, refine pores, and smooth texture while boosting your skin’s glow. Ideal for daily use, Fave Fluid layers seamlessly under makeup, delivering weightless sun protection with a fresh, natural look.
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Winner: Best Facial Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
Perfect UV Sunscreen Mild Milk SPF50+ PA++++, $47 for 60ml, Anessa
Designed for even the most delicate skin, Anessa’s Perfect UV Sunscreen Mild Milk offers powerful SPF 50+ PA++++ protection in a silky-smooth, lightweight formula. Featuring SmoothPROTECT Air Technology, it disperses UV-blocking powders evenly for a seamless, barely-there feel, while Aqua Booster EX Technology strengthens protection when exposed to water or sweat. Free from alcohol, fragrances, and parabens, this gentle sunscreen doubles as a makeup primer, leaving skin smooth, hydrated, and luminous. Resistant to friction and environmental particles, it ensures long-lasting defence, making it perfect for both face and body—even safe for babies over six months old.
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Winner: Best Spray-On Sunscreen
UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Mist SPF50 PA++++, $22.30, Bioré
Reapplication is a breeze with Bioré’s UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Mist, a lightweight sunscreen spray designed for both face and body. Its unique Aqua Protect Mist Technology ensures an even, thin UV film that provides strong sun protection without any white cast. Quick-drying and non-sticky, this water-like mist absorbs instantly, leaving the skin hydrated and glowing. Formulated with moisturising squalene, it protects moisture levels while delivering broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection. The mist is water-resistant and suitable for use over makeup, making it an essential in any sun care routine.
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Winner: Best Waterproof Sunscreen
UV Daily Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50+/PA+++, $70 for 50ml, Sulwhasoo
Sulwhasoo’s UV Daily Fluid Sunscreen offers robust, water-resistant protection against sun, sweat, and heat; making it perfect for outdoor activities like golf, tennis, and water sports. Its lightweight, non-sticky formula features a five-layer barrier that defends the skin from UVA, UVB, infrared rays, blue light, and fine dust. Enriched with Melasolv and niacinamide, it enhances skin clarity and radiance while the UV Daily Multi-Protection Complex soothes and shields against environmental stressors.
Winner: Best Body Sunscreen
Extreme Screen Hydrating Body & Hand Skinscreen SPF 50+, $38 for 150ml, Ultra Violette
Ultra Violette’s Extreme Screen SPF 50+ offers more than just sun protection—it pampers your skin with the feel of a luxe body moisturiser. Infused with Pentavitin for lasting hydration, aloe vera for soothing care, and vitamin E for antioxidant defence, this 4-hour water-resistant sunscreen keeps your skin nourished and shielded from harmful UV rays. With its lightweight, non-greasy texture, subtle shimmer, and soft coconut scent, it leaves skin glowing and hydrated all day. Designed for all skin types, this Australian-made formula ensures your body is future-proofed for any outdoor adventure.
The selections made for the Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore Beauty Awards 2024 are the result of extensive and rigorous testing of over 500 entries. Over the course of six weeks, the BAZAAR team, alongside a panel of esteemed experts from the beauty industry, including makeup artist Larry Yeo, aesthetic doctor Dr Rachel Ho, and beauty insider Michelle Sielman, each brought their unique expertise to the judging process and have meticulously evaluated each product.
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