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.
Lancaster
Sun Beauty
Sun care
Sun Beauty Face Gel SPF30
39.95 € 35.96 €
Coola
Sun care
Skin care
Classic Face Sunscreen SPF 50
Fragrance Free
39.50 € 35.55 €
Suntique
Face
Sun protection
I´m Pure Perfect Cica
23.95 € 21.56 €
The INKEY List
Sun cream and protection
Face
Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen SPF30
14.95 € 13.46 €
One.two.free!
Sun care
Skin care
Care & Protect Lipstick SPF 30
8.95 € 8.06 €
ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND
Sun Care
Sun care
Sun Cream
19.95 € 17.96 €
Korres
Sun care
Skin care
Yoghurt sun cream for the face SPF30
23.95 € 21.56 €
ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND
Sun Care
Sun care
Sun Fluid
22.95 € 20.66 €
ONDO BEAUTY 36.5
Facial care
Skin care
Ceramide & Cica Protective Sun Cream
23.95 € 21.56 €
Collistar
Sun Protection
Sun care
Tanning Moisturizing Milk Spray SPF 30
33.95 €
30.56 €
RRP: 38.00 €
Sisley
Sun care
Skin care
Super Soin Solaire Visage / Face
134.95 € 121.46 €
RRP: 180.00 €
BABOR
Protect Cellular
Facial care
Protect Cellular De-Stress & Repair Lotion
Protect Cellular
34.95 € 31.46 €
Declaré
Sun Care
Skin care
Hyaluron Boost Sun Cream SPF30
21.95 €
19.76 €
RRP: 29.90 €
Korres
Sun care
Skin care
Yoghurt sun spray emulsion for face and body SPF50+
28.95 € 26.06 €
Coola
Sun care
Skin care
Classic Face Sunscreen SPF 50
White Tea
39.50 € 35.55 €
Dermalogica
Clear Start
Skin care
Golden Hour Hydrating SPF 30 Stick
34.00 € 30.60 €
Collistar
Sun Protection
Sun care
Tan Global Anti-Age Protection Tanning Face Cream SPF 30
31.95 € 28.76 €
Payot
Sunny
Sun care
Eau Fraîche Haute Protection SPF30
27.95 € 25.16 €
RRP: 35.00 €
DADO SENS
SUN
Skin care
SUN STICK SPF 50
- for sun-sensitive skin
22.95 € 20.66 €
Origins
Ginzing
Collection
Daily Moisturiser SPF 30
39.95 € 35.96 €
Coola
Sun care
Skin care
Liplux Sunscreen Organic Lip Balm SPF30
Classic
14.00 € 12.60 €
Collistar
Sun Protection
Sun care
Tanning Moisturizing Milk Spray SPF 20
33.95 €
30.56 €
RRP: 38.00 €
ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND
Sun Care
Sun care
Sun Spray SPF 20
22.95 € 20.66 €
MISSHA
Sun care
Care
Sun Milk Block Soft Finish SPF50+
23.95 € 21.56 €
Ultra Violette
Face
Sun & protection
Fave Fluid SPF50+ Lightweight Fragrance-Free Skinscreen
46.95 € 42.26 €
APRICOT
Face
Patches & Tapes
UV Indicator Patches - better safe than sorry
12.95 € 11.66 €
Korres
Sun care
Skin care
Yoghurt tinted sun cream for the face SPF50
26.95 € 24.26 €
Dr. Susanne von Schmiedeberg
Sun protection
Sun & protection
Sun Protector Face Sun Cream SPF 50
54.95 € 49.46 €
Coola
Sun care
Skin care
Classic Face Sunscreen SPF 30
Cucumber
39.50 € 35.55 €
Collistar
Sun Protection
Sun care
Supertanning Dry Oil SPF 30
33.95 €
30.56 €
RRP: 38.00 €
