10 lightweight sunscreens perfect for daily use

Chrono Beauty Tone Up UV 01 Limited Design, $25.90, Allie

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A true multi-tasker. This not only prevents adhesion of fine particles such as debris and dust, it also helps to brighten dull-looking skin tones while protecting against damaging UV rays at the same time. It's also resistant to sweat, water and friction, so you don't have to worry about it slipping away especially if you're breaking a sweat.

Perfect Uv Sunscreen Skincare Milk SPF50+ PA++++, $26.99, Anessa

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This lightweight sunscreen is well-loved by many for its amazing benefits. Unlike your usual sunscreens in the market, the UV protection veil in this sunscreen increases with sweat and water and even heat - which makes it perfect especially if you're living in a tropical climate like Singapore.

UV Plus [5P] Anti-Pollution SPF50/PA+++, $80 (30ml), Clarins

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Besides blocking out damaging UVA and UVB rays, this lightweight sunscreen also protects against not one, but five different types of pollutants — blue light, pollen, atmospheric, indoor and photo-pollution. The secret lies in its plant-powered formula of organic mango leaf extract and the organic leaf of life, together with the brand’s advanced Anti-Pollution Complex.

Comes in two shades – Translucent and Rose.

Mineral Sheer Screen SPF30, $61 (45ml), Supergoop!

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A 100 per cent mineral sunscreen that uses zinc oxide, bush clover extract, aloe leaf juice and squalene to keep out UV rays, protect against free radicals and oxidative stresses, and also hydrate the skin at the same time. And thanks to its unique SheerMatrix technology, you get a sheer satin finish so you won’t need to worry about that pesky white or grey cast.

Sun Protect Gel SPF30, $63.20 (40ml), Canvas

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Packed with 80 per cent natural extracts, this light and silky sunscreen protects against damaging UVA and UVB rays as well as external pollution while keeping skin feeling fresh and looking youthful.

F Bright UV Base Sunscreen SPF44/PA+++, $75, Meeth

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A lightweight sunscreen that not only shields the skin from UV rays but also doubles up as a makeup base before foundation application. Contains pentavin and fullerenes – 172 times more powerful than vitamin C, to keep skin well-hydrated and protected against free radical damage.

All-Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF30, $67 (50ml), Dr Dennis Gross

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Packed with zinc oxide to shield against UVA and UVB rays, along with antioxidant-rich bearberry, sea buckthorn, lingonberry and ferulic acid to keep signs of ageing and blue light damage at bay.

Got It Covered Sunscreen SPF50/PA++++, $36, Grail

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Enriched with nano titanium dioxide and patented Arabian cotton stem cells, it not only protects the skin against damaging UV rays as it boosts your skin’s own defence mechanism, but also provides a synergistic photo-repairing effect to keep skin healthy.

Ultra-Sheer Platinum UV Protector SPF28, $128, Porcelain

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A lightweight sunscreen that protects the skin against UV, blue light, pollution and free radical damage. The secret lies in the use of cerium oxide, a more effective alternative to the common titanium dioxide, that is skin-friendly and able to accelerate wound healing and address the effects of photo-ageing at the source. Other skin-loving ingredients include platinum, orange peel oil and bamboo leaf extract.

Diorsnow Ultimate UV Shield Tone Up SPF50+/PA+++, $90, Dior

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Infused with edelweiss and a plankton extract, it not only shields against UV rays and free radicals but also protects against blue and infrared light damage. Plus, its highly breathable texture ensures skin stays comfortable throughout the day, and its tone-up properties instantly gives your complexion a delicate rosy glow.