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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!

Hauttyp 1

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.

Hauttyp2 2

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.

Hauttyp 3

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.

Hauttyp 4

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.

Find out which sun protection is most suitable for your skin!

Oily skin If you have fatty or combination skin, we recommend that you apply a non-comedogenic sunscreen – fragrance-free receptors without algae extracts are a good idea and promising.
Dry skin Dry skin needs moisture. In this case, you require a moisturising sunscreen for the face. An oil-in-water product is the right choice for such skin.
Sensitive skin If you have sensitive skin, you need to carefully select a sunscreen that does not contain any fragrance, alcohol or preservatives. Use a mineral sunscreen
Normal skin If you have normal skin, you do not need to consider anything when you select a suitable sunscreen. You can just use your favourite product.
OFFER
Sun

Nuxe

Sun

Facial care

Sun Fluid SPF 50

Rating 5/5 Stars

Fire Icon 22.95 €

50 ml (€459.00 / 1 l)
Sun Sensitive

Lancaster

Sun Sensitive

Sun care

Tinted Mattifying Fluid SPF50

Rating 4,36/5 Stars

39.95 €

30 ml (€1,331.67 / 1 l)
OFFER
Sun Protection

Collistar

Sun Protection

Sun care

Supertanning Water Moisturizing Anti-Salt

Rating 5/5 Stars

Fire Icon 25.95 €

400 ml (€64.88 / 1 l)
Sun protection

MÁDARA

Sun protection

Sun care

Plant Stem Cell Ultra-Shield Sunscreen SPF50

Rating 0/5 Stars

33.95 €

40 ml (€848.75 / 1 l)
Skin Health

Dermalogica

Skin Health

Skin care

Prisma Protect SPF30

Rating 0/5 Stars

75.00 €

50 ml (€1,500.00 / 1 l)
Sun Care

ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND

Sun Care

Sun care

Sun Fluid

Rating 4,85/5 Stars

22.95 €

125 ml (€183.60 / 1 l)
OFFER
Sun

Nuxe

Sun

Body care

Sun spray face & body SPF 30

Rating 0/5 Stars

Fire Icon 26.95 €

150 ml (€179.67 / 1 l)
OFFER
Sun care

Clinique

Sun care

Sun and Body care

Face Cream

Rating 4,83/5 Stars

Fire Icon 24.95 €

50 ml (€499.00 / 1 l)
Sun care

Coola

Sun care

Skin care

Classic Sunscreen Spray SPF 30

Tropical Coconut

Rating 1/5 Stars

34.50 €

177 ml (€194.92 / 1 l)
AGE Smart

Dermalogica

AGE Smart

Skin care

Skin Perfect Primer SPF 30

Rating 3/5 Stars

66.00 €

22 ml (€3,000.00 / 1 l)
Face

Suntique

Face

Sun protection

I´m Aqua Sun Essence

Rating 0/5 Stars

25.95 €

50 ml (€519.00 / 1 l)
Sun protection

Drunk Elephant

Sun protection

Facial care

Umbra Mineral Cream SPF 30/PA+++

Rating 0/5 Stars

38.95 €

60 ml (€649.17 / 1 l)
Skin Health

Dermalogica

Skin Health

Skin care

PoreScreen SPF40

Rating 0/5 Stars

65.00 €

30 ml (€2,166.67 / 1 l)
Nearly sold out
Essentials

Hildegard Braukmann

Essentials

Care

Couperose Relax Day SPF 15

Rating 5/5 Stars

17.95 €

50 ml (€359.00 / 1 l)
Nearly sold out
SUN

DADO SENS

SUN

Skin care

SUNCREAM SPF 50

- for sun-sensitive skin

Rating 5/5 Stars

27.95 €

50 ml (€559.00 / 1 l)
Sun care

One.two.free!

Sun care

Skin care

Care & Protect Lipstick SPF 30

Rating 0/5 Stars

8.95 €

4,3 g
Sun Care

ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND

Sun Care

Sun care

Sun Cream

Rating 5/5 Stars

19.95 €

75 ml (€266.00 / 1 l)
OFFER
Sun

Nuxe

Sun

Facial care

Melting Cream High Protection

sun

Rating 5/5 Stars

Fire Icon 22.95 €

50 ml (€459.00 / 1 l)
Sun Care

ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND

Sun Care

Sun care

Sun fluid SPF 30

SUNCARE FACE

Rating 0/5 Stars

22.95 €

75 ml (€306.00 / 1 l)
OFFER
Sun care

Clinique

Sun care

Sun and Body care

Oil-Free Face Cream SPF 30

Rating 5/5 Stars

Fire Icon 26.95 €

50 ml (€539.00 / 1 l)
Sun cream and protection

The INKEY List

Sun cream and protection

Face

Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen SPF30

Rating 0/5 Stars

14.95 €

50 ml (€299.00 / 1 l)
Sun Care

ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND

Sun Care

Sun care

2 in 1 Creme & Stick SPF 50

Rating 0/5 Stars

22.95 €

30 ml (€765.00 / 1 l)
Sun Care

ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND

Sun Care

Sun care

Sun Spray

Rating 4,71/5 Stars

24.95 €

100 ml (€249.50 / 1 l)
OFFER
Sun Protection

Collistar

Sun Protection

Sun care

Maximum Protection Sun Stick SPF 50+

Rating 4,5/5 Stars

Fire Icon 23.95 €

9 ml
Sun care

Coola

Sun care

Skin care

Classic Face Sunscreen SPF 50

Fragrance Free

Rating 0/5 Stars

39.50 €

50 ml (€790.00 / 1 l)
Essentials

Hildegard Braukmann

Essentials

Care

UV Day Protection Cream SPF 10

Rating 0/5 Stars

13.95 €

50 ml (€279.00 / 1 l)
Nearly sold out
Sun care

Coola

Sun care

Skin care

Classic Face Sunscreen SPF 50

White Tea

Rating 0/5 Stars

39.50 €

50 ml (€790.00 / 1 l)
OFFER
Sun Protection

Collistar

Sun Protection

Sun care

Active Protection Sun Face Cream SPF 50+

Rating 5/5 Stars

Fire Icon 33.95 €

50 ml (€679.00 / 1 l)
OFFER
Sun

Nuxe

Sun

Facial care

Delicious Cream High Protection

sun

Rating 4/5 Stars

Fire Icon 19.95 €

50 ml (€399.00 / 1 l)
SUN

DADO SENS

SUN

Skin care

SUN STICK SPF 50

- for sun-sensitive skin

Rating 0/5 Stars

22.95 €

26 g (€882.69 / 1 kg)
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