How To Treat Sunburn And Lose The Lobster Look For Good

This coveted moisturiser-meets-sunscreen is a favourite of the ELLE UK beauty team. Lightweight, ultra-absorbent and bursting with hyaluronic acid, it sinks into your skin effortlessly without that typically heavy sunscreen feel. Hydrating and luminous with a completely traceless feel? Sign us up.

If you're looking for a moisturiser to soothe skin barrier damage post-sunshine, this reparative moisturiser is our skin-loving go-to. Whether your oily, dehydrated or super dry, this lightweight formula hydrates, nourishes and shields your base for additional sun damage.

Like all of CeraVe's affordable range, this SPF lotion is packed with ceramides to strengthen your skin barrier, prevent water loss and soothe irritation. It's an especially good choice for dry skin, and will leave you looking dewy – never greasy.

Dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin is a trifecta nobody wants, but as winter climes arrive, it becomes all too common. Sound familiar? This creamy moisturiser with added SPF30 is a godsend. Rich and hydrating, it will soothe inflammation, protect against environmental aggressors and leave you looking luminous.

This is really a do-it-all winner that any skin type will get along with. It feels like a rich, nourishing cream, but sinks into skin seamlessly to leave no white cast or chalky residue. We've tried it under a host of liquid foundations and can confirm it plays well (no pilling in store here), and even the most sensitive will be able to wear it all day long without fear or redness or clogged pores.

For those that typically avoid sunscreen for fear of its comedogenic properties, you've no longer got an excuse. This lightweight gel SPF is a stand-out option for those who dislike the feel of typical rich sunscreens and want their sun protection to feel, well, like it's not there.

Elemis' legendary Marine Cream is loved worldwide for good reason: the complex of algae inside works to grab moisture and hold it within the skin, keeping dehydration at bay while plumping out fine, feathery lines. Now, it comes boosted with SPF30: a one-and-done hero for every single morning.

Clinique's Moisture Surge cream has been a staple in beauty cupboards everywhere for years – and now, there's an iteration with in-built sun protection. Loaded with cooling aloe vera and humectant hyaluronic acid, this gel-textured formula feels lightweight but leaves skin feeling supple all day long.

For those who like the glass skin effect, e.l.f's super-affordable SPF moisturiser is a must-try. It lights skin up to beautiful effect, imparting a dewy finish that lasts all day, and layers seamlessly under make-up. If your skin is lacking radiance, this needs to be in your shopping basket ASAP.

If you struggle to keep rosacea flare-ups under control, or are prone to redness, Bioderma's SPF moisturiser has been made specifically with you in mind. It's lightly tinted, so will even out ruddy cheeks, allowing you to lighten up on the foundation.

Shiseido's SPF moisturiser is the opposite of mundane and practical: in fact, it's luxury skincare in a swirling gold pot. Formulated to help lift and tighten your skin whilst protecting from UV rays and sun damage, this day cream just made applying your SPF a truly indulgent experience.

We could all do with an energy boost – even in our moisturiser. This multi-tasker provides just that, with an added dose of radiance and SPF protection for good measure.

This emollient-rich moisturiser is a great choice for skin that tends to feel dehydrated as the day goes on. It's richly hydrating, but doesn't sit on top of your skin, leaving behind an annoying greasy film. Fragrance free and loaded with antioxidants and peptides, it's a smart choice for those who want to brighten and unify their complexion.

It's fair to say we've never been quite so impressed with an SPF spray. Leave it to sun protection experts, Ultra Violette, to develop an invisible, ultra-lightweight SPF 50 spray that makes reapplying your sun cream almost too easy. Designed specifically with those regular top ups in mind, this vitamin C and E-infused formula is ideal for taking on-the-go and for protecting those bits we tend to forget about - think hands, scalp and anywhere else that's enjoying a hit of sunshine.

Caudalie's super smart bi-phase sun screen combines the skin-nourishing properties of an oil with the skin-protecting powers of an SPF50 water. Non-sticky or greasy with zero white cast or residue, simply shake and spritz for sun protection.

If a more traditional sun cream is your preference, then Clarins' modern take on a classic formula is the one for you. Combining high level sun damage filters and plant-based extracts, this lightweight lotion delivers on skincare benefits and sun protection minus the chalky white streaks. Plus, the packaging is made from recycled plastic so you get snaps for sustainability.

This super fine invisible spray makes the boring task of applying sun cream seriously quick and easy. The mist applicator means applying sun cream to even the most tricky to get to areas is a breeze, while the dry touch, vegan formula means sticky, sand-covered limbs are a thing of the past.

If the thought of a sun cream stick has you picturing dodgy throwback images of 1980s ski trips, then think again. Supergoop! have created a genius clear SPF50 balm that sits transparently and comfortably on skin - ideal for upping the sun protection on areas like your nose, parting or ears without the tell tale white stripes. Additionally, it makes a great highlighter for those summer nights where make-up just isn't an option.

A high street favourite for a reason, Nivea know a thing or two about protecting your skin from sun damage. This satisfyingly ergonomic bottle (that's also made from 95% recycled materials) houses a dry touch, 100% clear SPF30 formula that immediately absorbs into skin. For swimmers or water sports fans, it's also extra water and sweat resistant, 89% biodegradable, and free of ocean damaging ingredients, so you can feel reassured even when you're in the water.

If there's something about sun protection Lancaster don't know, we're yet to discover it. The cult sun screen brand have developed a genius sun screen spray that packs in SPF50, is water-resistant, ocean-friendly and even cools our hot and flustered skin on contact. We haven't even mentioned its super fine mist texture, that you can apply it directly onto wet skin and its totally transparent - perfect for all skin tones.

Wave white casts goodbye, Hello Sunday's invisible sun cream formula disappears instantly on every skin tone.

If you like your sun cream to be more than just a barrier between you and harmful UV rays, choose this Oskia offering. First and foremost, it's a luxurious, skin replenishing, gorgeous smelling moisturiser, complete with vitamins and omegas. And secondly, but by no means any less importantly, it's an effective, factor 30 sun cream. Smear it and smile.

It might be called 'Extreme' sun lotion but trust us when we say this factor 50 sun cream is a total essential. Ideal for even the most sensitive skin, regular applications of this water-resistant lotion will leave you feeling safe in the knowledge that sun burn is fully off the cards.

An SPF50 spray you can wear over your make-up? Sign us up. Garnier's genius hyaluronic acid-infused sun cream mist is the ultimate way to top up your sun protection on the go.

Leave sticky sun cream smothered skin in the past with Eucerin's genius dry touch gel formula. A sophisticated combination of sebum-regulating Oil Control technology, Licochalcone A that neutralises free radicals caused by UV and HEVIS light and added Glycyrrhetinic Acid that supports the skin’s own DNA repair mechanism, this is the face sun cream that really works.

Protecting your skin from the sun might be good for you, but it's not always good for the environment. With up to 10% of coral reefs being threatened by sunscreen-induced bleaching, it's time to swap your regular sun cream for an earth-friendly one. Dermalogica's reef-friendly SPF provides broad spectrum protection whilst also boosting your skin's natural luminosity. Win, win.

If heavy, paint-like white creams aren't your bag (are they anyone's??) then this super lightweight spray is for you. Formulated with hero ingredient hyaluronic acid, this keeps parched skin hydrated and protected.

Formulated specially for sensitive skin prone to sunburn, this super high protection spray defends against harmful UVA and UVB rays, whilst the Avène Thermal Spring Water soothes any heat-inflicted irritation.

Based around the concept of using melanin to train your skin to protect itself against the sun, this SPF-free lotion lets you tan the safe way whilst still protecting against photo-ageing and free radical skin damage.

One application of this genius sun cream is enough for ten hours worth of protection which means no messy lotions while you're trekking through the jungle. Or, you know, sitting by the pool...