Whether you’re spending the summer poolside or in the city, smart sun protection is crucial. We've rounded up the best of the best: radiant, protected skin has never been so simple.

SPF: The Cream

Sunscreen: the final and most important step of your morning skincare routine, meant to be worn year-round to safeguard your skin against UV damage. Go for a broad-spectrum SPF, which protects your skin from both UVA and UVB rays. Lancôme’s UV Expert line is our go-to: starring the Aqua Gel SPF 50 and Milky Bright Multi Protection SPF50, the line is formulated to hydrate skin and fight UV damage and urban pollution with a non-greasy and non-sticky finish. For those with sensitive and acne-prone skin, Kiehl’s Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ is the one for you. Lightweight and non-comedogenic, this SPF is infused with antioxidants and vitamin E that fight free radicals. Kiehl’s will have you glowing in no time with the lightly tinted formula.

SPF: The Make-Up

For maximum protection, incorporate SPF into your make-up routine with a primer that preps your skin for make-up while adding a layer of protection and preventing sun damage. Armani Beauty’s Maestro UV Skin Defense Primer features SPF 50 and antioxidants to smooth and blur your skin without leaving a greasy, white cast. The perfectly fluid formula absorbs fast and can be worn alone or with make-up. For foundation, at the top of our list are Givenchy Beauty’s Mat Ginger Matissime Foundation strengthened with SPF 20 for its long-lasting radiance, as well as the lighter Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation with SPF15 that we love for its water-based and oil-free formula. Not a fan of foundation but want colour and coverage? CLINIQUE’s tinted Very Light Moisture Surge™ hydrator is the perfect go-to: adding a just little colour with a focus on protection and hydration using hyaluronic acid and activated aloe water.