Sun protection for every skin type!
What is the right sunscreen for my skin type? That is the question on everyone’s lips as soon as the warm summer days arrive. The UV rays of the sun affect every skin type differently. In our sun protection guide, you will find the ideal sun protection for every skin type and tips on how to avoid a nasty sunburn.
What is the task of an SPF?
The sun protection factor in sunscreen products extends the self-protection time of the respective skin type. In the process, your type-dependent self-protection time will multiplied by the SPF of the product in question. Find out the self-protection time of each skin type now!
Skin type 1: Extremely fair skin type
People with extremely pale skin complain about never getting a tan in summer. Features include: strawberry-blonde hair, pale eyes and lots of freckles. People with this skin type are extremely susceptible to sunburn. The self-protection time against the sun is 3 to 10 minutes. We recommend sunscreen with an extremely high sun protection factor for people with this skin type.
Skin type 2: Fair skin type
Features include: Blonde hair, pale eyes, a fair complexion and often freckles. People with fair skin complain about getting sunburnt relatively easily, and they seldom tan in summer. In this case, the self-protection time is 10–20 minutes. If you use a sunscreen with an SPF factor of 20, you will be protected for a maximum of 400 minutes. This corresponds to 6 hours – this is the latest when you should apply more sunscreen during a day at the beach.
Skin type 3: Tanned skin type
People with skin type 3 typically have a medium complexion, pale or dark eyes and dark-blonde to brown hair. In summer, people with this skin type do not complain about getting sunburnt (only once in a blue moon) and tan nicely after sunbathing. In this case, the self-protection time is 20–30 minutes.
Skin type 4: Dark skin type
People with this skin type typically have dark-brown or black hair, a dark complexion and dark eyes. In summer, they never complain about getting sunburnt and always tan as soon as their skin sees the sun. In this case, the self-protection time is approximately 45 minutes.
Sun protection for the face
The layer of skin on the face is different to that on the rest of the body. The face has a much thinner, outer layer of skin. Therefore, it also essential to distinguish between the various skin types in this case. Special sunscreens for the face also focus on other ingredients, which gives this type of sunscreen a different consistency. As a result, they absorb more quickly into the skin, can be applied in a more targeted manner and have exquisite properties. Sunscreens for the face may also contain additional ingredients such as Vitamin C, A and E, which can protect your face from free radicals.
Coola
Sun care
Skin care
Classic Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
Fragrance Free
34.50 € 31.05 €
Coola
Sun care
Skin care
Classic Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
Guava Mango
34.50 € 31.05 €
Biotherm
Sun protection
Sun care
Aquascreen Activewear Daily UV Fluid SPF50
23.95 €
21.56 €
RRP: 32.00 €
Clé de Peau Beauté
Sun protection
Body care
UV Protectrive Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
128.95 € 116.06 €
Lancaster
Sun Sensitive
Sun care
Tinted Mattifying Fluid SPF50
39.95 € 35.96 €
Collistar
Sun Protection
Sun care
Supertanning Water Moisturizing Anti-Salt
25.95 €
23.36 €
RRP: 29.00 €
ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND
Sun Care
Sun care
DNA Protect SPF 30 sun cream
34.95 € 31.46 €
Clinique
Sun care
Sun and Body care
Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face
28.95 €
26.06 €
RRP: 34.50 €
Nuxe
Sun
Facial care
Sun Oil Gold SPF50
30.95 €
27.86 €
RRP: 36.90 €
Coola
Sun care
Skin care
Classic Sunscreen Spray SPF 30
Tropical Coconut
34.50 € 31.05 €
MÁDARA
Sun protection
Sun care
Plant Stem Cell Age-Defying Face Sunscreen SPF 30
32.95 € 29.66 €
Nuxe
Sun
Body care
Sun spray face & body SPF 30
26.95 €
24.26 €
RRP: 31.90 €
Dermalogica
AGE Smart
Skin care
Skin Perfect Primer SPF 30
66.00 € 59.40 €
Clinique
Sun care
Sun and Body care
Face Cream
24.95 €
22.46 €
RRP: 30.50 €
Dermalogica
Skin Health
Skin care
PoreScreen SPF40
65.00 € 58.50 €
Nuxe
Sun
Facial care
Sun Fluid SPF 50
22.95 €
20.66 €
RRP: 26.90 €
The Ordinary
Serums
Face
UV Filters SPF 45 Serum
19.95 € 17.96 €
ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND
Sun Care
Sun care
Sun fluid SPF 30
SUNCARE FACE
22.95 € 20.66 €
MÁDARA
Sun protection
Sun care
Plant Stem Cell Ultra-Shield Sunscreen SPF50
33.95 € 30.56 €
Hildegard Braukmann
Essentials
Care
Couperose Relax Day SPF 15
17.95 € 16.16 €
Suntique
Face
Sun protection
I´m Aqua Sun Essence
25.95 € 23.36 €
Nuxe
Sun
Facial care
Melting Cream High Protection
sun
22.95 €
20.66 €
RRP: 26.90 €
Clinique
Sun care
Sun and Body care
Oil-Free Face Cream SPF 30
26.95 €
24.26 €
RRP: 32.50 €
DADO SENS
SUN
Skin care
SUNCREAM SPF 50
- for sun-sensitive skin
27.95 € 25.16 €
Coola
Sun care
Skin care
Classic Face Sunscreen Mist SPF 50
39.50 € 35.55 €
Drunk Elephant
Sun protection
Facial care
Umbra Mineral Cream SPF 30/PA+++
38.95 € 35.06 €
ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND
Sun Care
Sun care
Sun Spray
24.95 € 22.46 €
Suntique
Face
Sun protection
I´m Medi 100% Zinc Sun
26.95 € 24.26 €
Dermalogica
Skin Health
Skin care
Prisma Protect SPF30
75.00 € 67.50 €
Hildegard Braukmann
Essentials
Care
UV Day Protection Cream SPF 10
13.95 € 12.56 €
