![]() ![]() Happily, there are many cosmetically elegant Aussie formulas available in the UK. “In the EU it can drop to half,” she confirms. Wong also explains that: “Additionally, Australia uses the same definition of ‘water resistant’ as the US, which is stricter than the definition used in the EU” – after exposure to water for the labelled period, the sunscreen's SPF has to remain at the labelled number. Australia also uses the same definition of ‘broad spectrum’ as the EU, which is stricter than the definition used in the US.” ‘Broad-spectrum’ means it shield from both wavelengths of UV light UVA and UVB. “It's regulated as a therapeutic good (ergo a drug), which means the manufacturing requirements are higher. “Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, so the Australian government has the strictest requirements for sunscreen,” explains Wong, who hails from Sydney. Enter Australian formulations, which are often touted as superior. Then on there's The Inkey List's new Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen, which boasts an eight per cent hydration trio of polyglutamic acid, glycerin and squalane to truly feel like a skincare treat not chore, and Celltweet's Sunshine Cushion SPF 50+, which harnesses bio-technology making for hybrid sun protection and skin renewal in one convenient compact.īut you may have also heard that it’s where an SPF hails from that can dictate its efficacy – specifically when it comes to the regulations surrounding the product's claims. Or Sisley’s souped-up All Day All Year, a luxe shield that activates the skin’s daily self-defence barriers. ![]() Take La Roche-Posay’s weightless Anthelios Invisible Fluid, last year reformulated with the Mexoryl 400 filter, the first of its kind to effectively protect against long UVA rays, which damage the collagen structures. Indeed, there’s innovation in the sunscreen category happening all the time. We also know that sunscreen formulas are becoming increasingly advanced it’s no longer necessary to settle for those that clog pores, leave grey-white casts, or don't pair well with make-up. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play
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