Best moisturiser with SPF for mature skin: Nivea Cellular Expert Lift Pure Bakuchiol Anti-Age Day Cream SPF 30 Moisturisers penetrate the skin, refreshing it by hydrating it and adding moisture, while sunscreens sit on the skin to act as a defence mechanism between your face and the sun- think of it like a blanket stopping the harmful rays from your skin. Apply 20 minutes before heading outside and reapply every two hours (more if you are swimming or sweating). Make-up with SPF is not enough sun protection alone. Layer it on top of sunscreen. I like the oil-absorbing Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser Oil-Free Natural Skin Perfector SPF20 UVB/UVA/PA+++ for a shine-free matte finish.

For a lightweight, high factor moisturiser SPF then look no further than this offering from Alpha H. What advantage it has over a sunscreen mist is the additional skincare elements, that of hydration and skin-strengthening, those we can get on board with. Pic: La Roche-Posay new Hyalu B5 Aquagel SPF30To help you choose which one you should be slathering on, we've rounded up the best moisturisers with SPF. Best moisturisers with SPF at a glance: It comes in a squeezy tube with a pump, making it easy to regulate how much product you're putting on your skin and the water-based gel formula leaves skin feeling quenched and smooth. As dermatologist Dr Beibei du Harper explains: "Any product with SPF will provide some degree of protection against UV radiation which contributes to skin cancer, sun damage and skin ageing.

But never fear, because you can combine two steps in one with the best moisturisers with SPF, whether that's a cream, gel or tinted moisturiser with SPF. La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Aquagel SPF30 is a facial moisturizer that replenishes the skin with hydration and protects it at the same time. Fresh, lightweight and invisible on all skin tones, this formulation refreshes the skin by up to -3.6ºC and is suitable for all skin types. Hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested, this moisturizer is also suitable for sensitive skin. And don't forget that health experts also recommend reapplying suncream every two hours of exposure, no matter your skin type. BY now, we all know that wearing an SPF everyday, come rain or shine, is a must for healthy, youthful looking skin. Choose an SPF number based on length of time in the sun and the intensity of the sunlight, which increases with factors such as latitudinal proximity to the equator, the higher the sun is in the sky, summer season and closeness to reflective surfaces. SPF30 lets about three per cent of UVB rays through; SPF50 about two per cent. If in doubt, try liberally re-applying with an SPF water spray such as Vichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water SPF30 Hydrating, with its lightweight and hyaluronic acid-enriched formula.You'll get tip top protection from UVA and UVB rays with factor 50 in this moisturiser and it's broad spectrum and waterproof.