Sun Protection All Year Round: 15 Of The Best Sunscreens To Choose From

Muskan from the LBB team swears by the fusion water for its lightweight, no white cast, waterproof formula. It offers broad spectrum protection, is one of the first to be water based, is non greasy, and can be applied on wet skin, making it perfect for pool days too! It is also non-comedogenic, paraben free and suitable for all skin types! 

Packed with papaya and vitamin C, this Instagram famous sunscreen is meant to brighten and hydrate the skin. It comes with SPF 50+ with a unique water locking technology which makes it more than perfect for folks with dry skin. It also protects against UVA, B, and blue rays, while also preventing tanning. It adds glow to the skin is non-sticky, and lightweight. 

We're all lovers of Forest Essential's scientifically backed Ayurvedic products so of course we tested out the sun fluid. Being someone with extremely dry skin, this product works like a charm. The formula is made out of made with tender coconut water, fresh basil leaves and cooling aloe vera, making it perfect for extreme summers. Further, yashada bhasma is known to shield the skin from the sun thereby reducing the sings of early ageing or environmental damage. 

All about sustainable, cruelty-free products that are just right for your skin and hair, Organic Harvest has a wonderful curation of sunscreens too. We recommend their sunscreen with SPF 50 protection as it's not only water-resistant but also suitable for indoor and outdoor use (for all skin types). With aloe vera extract and glycerine, it is absorbed super quickly, leaves no white cast, and we love how light this feels on the skin. 

Suited for all skin types (we recommend using it for dry skin), VLCC's SPF 30 Matte Depigmentation Sunscreen is pretty affordable. The formula is light, matte, leaves no cast, but doesn't leave your skin feeling dry either. What we really like about this sunscreen is that it blends easily with the skin tone and also reduces skin pigmentation, and is slightly tinted. It smells pleasant, and a little goes a long way. 

100 percent vegan and enriched with argan oil, aloe vera and green tea, this sunscreen by Plum is literally skin food. Better suited for normal skin, it offers moderate sun protection and the gel-like texture gets absorbed into the skin very easily. If you're someone who uses makeup and need a light sunscreen underneath, then this 35 SPF sunscreen will work for you, especially for daily use.

This refreshing (a word used by many reviewers online) tinted sunscreen is made with a super-light formula that will feel really smooth on your skin. It's not greasy and leaves no cast, shine or stickiness. The sunscreen is available in 4 shades, so you can enjoy the benefits of SPF 50, while also having clear-looking skin. 

This moisturising sunscreen by Khadi Natural is all things good for your skin. Aloe Vera, SPF 50, paraben-free, and with the benefits of many natural ingredients like rose water, turmeric, and kokum butter to name a few, this Khadi Naturals sunscreen is perfect for daily use. Suitable for all skin types, apply this 15 to 20 minutes before stepping out. 

Known to protect your skin from darkening, ageing, and sunburns - this sunscreen is super-light and the texture is smooth (almost gell ike), so much so that you won't be able to have enough of it. You can also use this SPF 50 sunscreen as a primer, and it's water proof, so for all your swims and beach days, this is great. If you have combination skin, or live in a humid area, this Neutragena sunscreen is a godsend.

All-natural and paraben-free, this SPF 50 sunscreen by Oriental Botanics has a smooth finish and offers optimum sun protection. The non-greasy texture works best for people with oily skin, although it’s suitable for all skin types. It's also got the goodness of vitamin C, which helps with maintaining an even skin tone—overall a great purchase. 

Vegan and cruelty-free, this SPF 30 sunscreen from Dr Sheth’s has a lovely creamy formula that will leave your skin feeling soft and moisturised. Made specifically for the Indian skin, the hero ingredient here is liquorice, which is known to be rich in antioxidants and will make you look all radiant and fresh. 

This SPF 50 sunscreen by Kaya Skin Clinic has been tried-and-tested and trust us, it's one of the most lightweight sunscreens that we've applied. It's non-greasy as well and leaves your skin moisturised. That being said, do note that there is a slight cast when applied, and it's not waterproof. We recommend using this on your body rather than your face. 

The goodness of Ayurveda with a touch of luxury—that's how we like to describe Sadhev, a Chennai-based brand whose soaps and aloe vera gel are quite popular. Their SPF 30 sunscreen (paraben-, sulfate- and cruelty-free and vegan) is worth a try. Cream-based and made with carrot and liquorice, this will keep your skin protected from sunburns and pigmentation. It is a bit on the expensive side, but if you don't mind splurging, this will be a worthy investment.