Rating of the TOP 10 best sunscreens in 2022

Are you going on vacation to a hot country and are ready to sunbathe? One of the most important things in your suitcase should be sunscreen - don't rely on the fact that exposure to rays produces vitamin D and spend hours on the beach in pursuit of a beautiful tan.

To protect your skin from burns, photoaging and age spots, you need a high-quality cream with a high SPF level - we have compiled a rating of the best sunscreens based on personal sales statistics, customer reviews and open data from the Yandex search engine.

The criteria by which we evaluate creams from each brand:

• Protection index.
  The higher the SPF level, the safer it is to be in direct sunlight without the risk of getting burned.
• Natural composition.
  Creams must be hypoallergenic and suitable for any skin type, and also do not contain harmful chemicals and petroleum products.
• Water resistance.
  An important criterion for products that are purchased for trips to the sea is that reapplying the cream after each entry into the water is tiring.
• Aroma.
  Creams should have a light, pleasant or neutral odor.
• Easy to apply.
  The product should be quickly and evenly distributed over the skin and absorbed without leaving a sticky film or marks on clothing.
• Volume.
  Since sunscreen is used regularly several times a day, the practical size of the bottle will be a big advantage.

To protect yourself from various dermatological problems, sunburn, premature aging and the occurrence of freckles and age spots, it is recommended to use special products year-round. The ranking of the best sunscreens is based on a system of points that we awarded each brand for its product, and contains products for adults and children.

By quality:

• 1 point for protection index up to 30, 2 points - up to 50, 3 points - over 50;
• 1 point for natural composition;
• 1 point for water resistance;
• 1 point for a pleasant aroma;
• 1 point for ease of application;
• 1 point for volume up to 150 ml, 2 points for volume over 150 ml.

By cost:

• 4 points for costs up to 300 rubles;
• 3 points for a cost from 300 to 600 rubles;
• 2 points for a price from 600 to 900 rubles;
• 1 point for a price over 900 rubles.

By popularity:

• 6 points for more than 30,000 queries in Yandex per month;
• 5 points for 24,000-30,000 queries in Yandex per month;
• 4 points for 18,000-24,000 queries in Yandex per month;
• 3 points for 12,000-18,000 queries in Yandex per month;
• 2 points for 6,000-12,000 queries in Yandex per month;
• 1 point for less than 6,000 queries in Yandex per month.

Final sunscreen rating table

Before going on vacation, be sure to think about buying a quality sunscreen in advance. If you intend to get a bronze skin tone, you should not spend a lot of time in the open rays without sunscreen: take care of the health and beauty of your body, provide it with the necessary care, and it will definitely thank you. Our TOP 10 best sunscreens include products with proven effectiveness: choose the one that suits you personally and enjoy this hot summer!

The best creams with SPF – 2021

An annual independent ranking of the best beauty products in all categories, according to the editors of Beauty Insider.

Important! In 2022, we used both new products and long-time favorite products. But in the annual Best we include only products that have recently appeared on the Russian market and did not participate in the Best 2020 selections or earlier.

Fluid for skin radiance Azelac ru SPF 50, Sesderma

• Filters: physical (titanium dioxide) and chemical (4-butylresorcinol, octinoxate, ethylhexyl triazone, octyl salicylate, bis-ethylhexylphenol methoxyphenyl triazine).

Christina

Oily skin, pigmentation

The fluid should not only protect from the sun (SPF50), but also reduce melanin synthesis, reducing pigmentation. Plus, it simply works as an enhancer: in addition to filters, it contains azelaic and tranexamic acids and radiant pigments. These pigments are microscopic, there are no individual sparkles, but the face glows. Both as a sunscreen and as a base for any tone - a magical thing.

Price: 4862 rub. on the official site.

Light sunscreen for even skin tone Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF 50, Skinceuticals

• Filters: physical (titanium dioxide) and chemical (ethylhexyl triazone, drometrizol trisiloxane, avobenzone, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, octocrylene).

Christina

Oily skin, pigmentation

The texture is so light that you can apply it as generously as you like. Absorbs instantly, no greasy, no stickiness. It moisturizes perfectly - I didn’t use regular cream in the heat, I only applied this Sanskrin immediately after the serum, I didn’t experience any discomfort.

Among the amenities: it contains 1% tranexamic acid (whitens), 2% niacinamide (inhibits sebum production).

For those with oily skin, guys, this is your salvation and ours!

Price: 3895 rub. on the official site.

Sunscreen anti-aging face cream Anthelios Age Correct SPF50, La Roche-Posay

• Filters: chemical (octocrylene, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl triazone, aluminum starch octenyl succinate, terephthalilidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, drometrizol trisiloxane, tocopheryl acetate).

Julia

Skin: oily, slightly problematic, porous, prone to pigmentation

In 2022, this new Sanskrin saved me. One press of the dispenser is enough for the face, neck and part of the décolleté.

The texture was ideal for my oily skin - it absorbs well, does not leave a film, does not give an oily sheen either immediately after application or during the day.

Over the entire summer, while we were walking the child, I had a few freckles, but the pigmentation did not become darker. And the face as a whole did not tan at all, such powerful protection, apparently :)

Price : 2036 rub. (50 ml) on the brand's website.

Sunscreen Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF 50+ PA++++, Dr. G

• Filters: physical (zinc oxide).

Julia

Skin: oily, slightly problematic, porous, prone to pigmentation

Of the working SPF ingredients in this sunscreen, only proven zinc oxide. But the cream is absorbed well, leaves no stickiness or white streaks, does not provoke an oily sheen, and even seems to soothe (the centella in the composition is supposed to soothe!).

Price : 3680 rub. on Ozon.

Sunscreen Oil Shield UV Defense, Skinceuticals

• Filters: physical (titanium dioxide) and chemical (homosalate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, octocrylene, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, ethylhexyl triazone, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, aluminum starch octenyl succinate, terephthalilidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, tocopherol acetate, methylene bis -benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol).

Julia

Skin: oily, slightly problematic, porous, prone to pigmentation

Imagine, Oil Shield really mattifies! And this is directly noticeable. And there are no side effects - dry skin and powdery finish. The texture, however, is peculiar: foundations fit on it a little more difficult than usual. But it works so well on the skin that foundation can be neglected. (I actually gave up on them last summer:)

Price: 2886 rub. on the brand's website.

Sunscreen Peptide Rich Defense Moisturizer With Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen, Cosmedix

• Filters: physical (titanium dioxide) and chemical (tocopherol acetate).

Nastya

Dry skin

Feels like a good moisturizer. In a blind test on the topic “Guess, Sanskrin or Care?” It would have been revealed only by a specific aroma, which could not be completely masked by the fragrance.

On the face it also behaves like a moisturizer - it is absorbed in a couple of minutes. Probably, some kind of film remains (in sun protection there is no way without it), but even if so, it is absolutely not felt. The skin just becomes a little smoother. He is friends with all tonal ones. Thing!

Price: 5900 rub. on the official site.

Sunscreen Perfect Sunscreen SPF50, 3LAB

• Filters: chemical (avobenzone, tocopheryl acetate).

Nastya

Dry skin

When applied, the white microparticles seem to dissolve, and the product lies transparently on the skin. The whitishness can only be seen if you smear a huge drop on your hand and examine it closely.

It is absorbed in a couple of minutes, does not leave a noticeable film, and works well with foundations.

Price: 6840 rub. in the Golden Apple.

Tinted emulsion Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Glow SPF 50, Colorescience

• Filters: physical (titanium dioxide, zinc oxide).

Nastya

Dry skin

The word “Glow” in the name is not accidental. This is pure radiance . No worse than highlighters. Looks especially beautiful indoors and in cloudy weather. In the sun - if the skin is not ideal - there is too much of this radiance, and it emphasizes the pores. But, given that we don’t have 365 sunny days a year, the Russians will definitely have time to smear it.

It is fixed on the skin, not felt, stays on perfectly (with the possible exception of the bridge of the nose), not sticky, not greasy, and does not run off. And since I love shine, this is generally the best for me.

Price: 4624 rub. at VallexShop.

Protective moisturizer Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturizer SPF 50 Hydrating, Ultraceuticals

• Filters: chemical (octocrylene, butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane (avobenzone), phenylbenzimidazole, octylmethoxycinnamate (Parsol), bemotrizinol).

Masha

Combination skin, closer to dry

The texture is milky, the fragrance is unobtrusive. Contains only chemical filters. It is completely invisible on the face. In addition to protecting, it also moisturizes.

True, it’s hot to run in it, your face sweats. But I don’t run around the clock)

Price : 5760 rub. at Authentica.love.

Cream for face, neck and décolleté in moderate sun Bronz Repair, Institut Esthederm

• Filters: physical (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) and chemical (ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, tocopherol acetate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane).

Masha

Combination skin, closer to dry

Institut Esthederm has unique symbols of photoprotection levels - “suns”. One sun is the minimum degree, two are average, three are maximum. All products protect against UVA and UVB rays. Bronze Repair has two suns, a moderate degree of sun protection.

In the city this product performs well. If I didn’t know that this was Sanskrin, I would have thought that the primer was transparent, evens out the texture, adds a moist glow. And the tone also suits it well (any tone :)

Price: 4139 rub. (50 ml) on naos.ru

Facial fluid Foto Ultra 100 Isdin Active Unify Color Fusion Fluid SPF 50+, Isdin

• Filters: physical (titanium dioxide) and chemical (octocrylene, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine).

Masha

Combination skin, closer to dry

Fluid with tonal functions. If you are looking for a 2-in-1, run to it. This is a downright luxury tone, adapts to your skin tone, goes on evenly, coverage is medium, but can be layered. The finish is radiantly natural. Super!

Price: 2328 rub. on pharmacosmetica.ru.

Mattifying spray veil SPF 50 Anthelios XL, La Roche-Posay

• Filters: chemical (octocrylene, homosalate, ethylhexyl salicylate, ethylhexyl triazone).

Christina

Oily skin, pigmentation

The spray is absolutely dry, not a single drop on the face after application. Can be reapplied throughout the day (including directly onto makeup). The 75 ml bottle is convenient to carry with you. And it mattifies, yes, as stated.

Price: 1690 rub. on the official site.

Invisible sunscreen spray for face and body Anthelios Invisible Spray Ultra Protection SPF 50, La Roche-Posay

• Filters: chemical (homosalate, ethylhexyl, triazone, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexyl salicylate, drometrizol trisiloxane).

Masha

Combination skin, closer to dry

This spray cannot be sprayed in a cloud like a mist. It is more like a lotion with a spray dispenser - spray and smear. It is absolutely invisible on the skin, no whitish streaks.

Once I spent a total of four hours in the sun, three of which were scorching hot. I was wearing high socks and breeches just below the knee, and I had accepted in advance that I would get a tan “up to my socks.” But he's not there. And I didn’t tan at all! And all thanks to this spray.

Price: 1570 rub. in Stolichka Pharmacies.

Moisturizing protective cellular cream Luxe Sun Protector SPF 50+, Evercell

• Filters: physical (zinc dioxide, titanium dioxide) and chemical (homosalate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, butylene glycol, ethylhexyl, ethylhexyl salicylate).

Yana

She doesn’t really like SPF creams as a class, but she found one that suits her 200%

Korean brand Evercell is my discovery of 2022, and this sunscreen is simply van love. Here, in addition to filters, there are so many useful things - peptides, oils, and antioxidants - it is not surprising that it works as a full-fledged skin care product. It is also interesting that due to mica microgranules, it gives such a wonderful Photoshop-out-of-focus effect, when the skin seems smooth and close to ideal, even if there is no foundation on the face. The texture is the most delicate, absorbs without a trace, protects perfectly, the fragrance is of an expensive luxury. Yes, he himself is the most luxurious.

Price: 10,420 rub. on the official site.

What sunscreen products have you discovered in 2022? Write in the comments!

Comparative table of the presented funds

Basic information about each cream is contained in the table.

MODAMO, Be Yourself Cream for Normal to Dry Skin

Where to find: Modamo-cosmetic (225 RUR)

Budget option from the Russian brand MODAMO. Day cream for normal and dry skin for only 225 rubles moisturizes and protects the skin from exposure to sunlight. It contains many natural ingredients: vitamin A, grape seed oil and sea buckthorn. They nourish cells well and saturate them with all the necessary microelements.

The cream is very gentle and pleasant, and the skin feels velvety after it. It is recommended to apply the product in the morning, on the face and neck. SPF 10 is suitable for urban conditions and springtime, but in summer you will need additional protection.

Bm.B, Gold Brightening Cream

Where to find: Beautica (967 RUR)

And this cream was created by Thai beauty experts. It protects against aggressive sun rays and fights the already existing consequences of sun exposure. Bm.B brightens the skin and evens out the tone. The product is one of the best for combating freckles and any pigmentation. The composition contains unique components: biologically active high-grade gold, snail mucin, phytocomplex, minerals and ascorbic acid, which is a powerful antioxidant.

If you use the product twice a day, the result will be noticeable within 2-3 weeks. In summer, it is also recommended to apply a few additional drops before leaving the house.

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Types of Sanskrins

Sunscreen cosmetics are available in different forms:

• lotions;
• creams;
• sticks, lipsticks;
• gels;
• oils;
• pastes;
• sprays;
• mousses.

Sanskrins in the form of cream and cream mousse

The method of using Sanskrin varies depending on the form. For example, the spray should not be sprayed on the face. Therefore, always read the instructions on the label.

Please note that the FDA does not confirm the effectiveness of Sanskrins in the form of wet wipes, powder, liquid soap and shampoo.

HADALABO, Universal UV White Gel SPF 50+

Where to find: Wildberries (965 RUR)

Hada Labo is a luxury cosmetics brand founded by a Japanese pharmaceutical corporation. And in this country they definitely know how to maintain youth and freshness of face. The universal UV White Gel has super sun protection - SPF 50+. In addition, you can see the designation PA++++ on the packaging. This is the maximum degree that protects the skin from the most harmful long rays A, which destroy cells even through clouds and glasses.

The composition contains vitamin C and two types of hyaluronic acid, they perfectly moisturize. The gel is multifunctional. It can be used as lotion, milk, essence, day or sunscreen and even as a makeup base. It is suitable for allergy sufferers: it contains no flavors or dyes.

What to look for when choosing

To make your purchase as successful as possible, we advise you to listen to the following tips:

1. The texture of the cream should be light, airy, easily absorbed, without leaving a greasy film on the face.
2. Pay attention to the composition, it is desirable that it contains useful moisturizing and nourishing ingredients;
3. If you plan to use the cream every day, but do not buy a product with a high level of water protection - they should only be used on a beach holiday.
4. Your skin type also influences your future purchase. So, if you have oily skin type, then you should purchase gels, light emulsions and lotions. For dry skin, it is recommended to use more moisturizing creams, for example, sun protection milk.

Use of Clindovit® gel in the treatment of acne in summer

A protective cream for problem skin with acne must be present in summer care. But it must be selected for your skin type, not forgetting to study the composition of Sanskrin before use. Only a dermatologist can understand the cause of acne. He will also prescribe medications to combat it. For mild to moderate acne, the doctor may recommend a topical antibiotic, for example, Clindovit® gel6,18. The drug must be used 2-3 times a day, applied to previously cleansed skin6. Clindovit® gel can be used at any time of the year6.

How to choose a pharmaceutical product

Sunscreens are based on two types of filters: physical and chemical. The former create a protective film on the surface of the skin that reflects ultraviolet rays. Chemical filters, in turn, penetrate into the deep layers of the dermis, thereby negatively affecting the human body.

If your skin is sensitive, it is recommended to give preference to physical products based on titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. However, creams based on chemical filters also have some advantages:

• absorb quickly and leave no marks on the skin;
• have a light texture;
• have better water resistance.

Therefore, if you plan to swim or engage in active sports, then it is better to choose chemical sunscreens.

In addition, do not forget to pay attention to what type of skin the selected cream is intended for and what type of ultraviolet radiation it can protect from. The manufacturer indicates this information on the product packaging.

Decorative Products

Erborian CC Red Correct, SPF 25

The Korean product has an optimally formulated formula, which is aimed at protecting against ultraviolet radiation, caring for the most delicate epidermis with a simultaneous pronounced decorative effect.

The cream contains special green pigments that instantly adapt to the tone of the dermis, hiding the slightest defects, redness and blemishes. The composition contains centella, which also hides inflammation on the face, effectively moisturizes and gives a healthy glow. Coupled with reliable UV protection, this product becomes an excellent protector and assistant in the spring.

Erborian CC Red Correct, SPF 25

Advantages:

• quality composition;
• many positive reviews;
• refreshes;
• gives the epidermis radiance and a healthy appearance;
• adapts to skin tone;
• hides imperfections;
• economical consumption.

Flaws:

• the price is high;
• may emphasize peeling;
• will not cover the expressed flaws.

The average cost is 1,300 Russian rubles.

Children's cosmetics

Babies are even more susceptible to the influence of the sun and ultraviolet radiation, their skin is delicate, it is not able to withstand the threat from the outside. In urban conditions and during spring, it is enough to limit yourself to UV protection of at least 15 in case of prolonged exposure to the sun. In addition, such creams should have a delicate hypoallergenic composition, effectively moisturize and not irritate the dermis.

How to use it correctly

There are just a few basic rules that will help you get the maximum benefit from using the cream:

1. Firstly, the product is a kind of “final chord”, that is, it must be applied at the very end. If you apply it, for example, to another cream, it will not be so effective.
2. Secondly, regarding applying moisturizer after sunscreen, there is no need to do this. The fact is that sun cream already contains all the necessary nutrients and antioxidants that perfectly protect and moisturize the skin.
3. And last, but not least, the rule: apply the cream 15-20 minutes before going outside, as it must be absorbed into the skin. If it is not absorbed, not only will your skin not receive the necessary protection, but you also risk leaving greasy marks on your clothes.

SPF selection

You should choose the right product based on your skin phototype; there are four of them:

1. Light-skinned people with freckles, their hair is blond or reddish, their eyes are gray or blue. A factor with a protection level of 40-50 is suitable for this phototype.
2. Blondes with light brown hair, light skin, gray, blue or light brown eyes belong to the second type. In this case, SPF 20-35 is suitable.
3. Protection level 8-20 is suitable for brown-haired women, owners of dark blond curls, brown eyes, whose skin is moderately pigmented.
4. The phototype is characterized by deep black hair, dark skin and brown eyes. Such people also need protection from ultraviolet radiation with an intensity of 8-10.

As for the use of creams in the spring, when the sun's rays are not yet shining intensely enough, but can already have a negative effect, you can limit yourself to SPF of 8-15 for all phototypes.

If the cream contains even a minimal protection factor, then such a product can already be considered a Sanskrin. You should not neglect such cosmetics even in winter, because our dermis is still exposed to ultraviolet radiation. It is best to choose those products that simultaneously provide caring effects and can become a complete replacement for day cream.