The 16 Best Sunscreens For Dark Skin Right Now

"This is great if you're a newbie to SPF" says Dr Ukeleghe. "It's totally foolproof and completely invisible with a primer-like texture so will be great under makeup. As it's a purely chemical sunscreen, I prefer to wear this on cloudy/colder days as it doesn't give me as much protection as a chemical + physical sunscreen mix"

"Made by women of colour for women of colour, and can be bought from Candour Beauty, a black owned beauty superstore. Pros: The conscious formulation - Oxybenzone and Octinoxate free. Super nourishing and hydrating ingredients for Normal to Dry Skin"

This fine mist not only acts as an SPF, offering a broad spectrum with no white residue, but also a make-up setting spray. Although undetectable on dark skin, this broad-spectrum mineral formula is a little thicker so be mindful when near your hairlines.

This factor 50, This water-resistant formula glides on like a dream and leaves a deeply hydrated glow in its wake, thanks to lightweight ingredients like buriti oil. Imperceptible on skin, protecting against both UV and visible light damage, there's no wonder it's won over countless dark skinned fans.

The SPF 50+ sunscreen serum is perfect for people with acne-prone skin who prefer an oil free base. With niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and tea tree, it works to protect skin, while staving off breakouts and UV-induced hyperpigmentation.

An invisible sunscreen that's great dark skin tones, this has oil-absorbing powders which help to mattify skin. With antioxidant rich vitamins C & E that offset free radical damage, it's a city dweller's dream.

Oily skin? Dr Ukeleghe has recommends La Roche Posay. "The Anthelios Ultra-Light Invisible Fluid is the most accessible (and price friendly), sold everywhere from Boots to Look Fantastic. My go to recommendation for those with oily skin, for its matte finish and high protection"

A mist that comes out as a milk and blends to an oil. If the clever texture doesn't keep you loyal to this SPF, the scent will: think creamy coconut and salty, ocean-fresh skin.

Dry skin? This Beauty Editor approved formula combines hydrating ingredients such as fortifying volcanic water, with high sun protection. Don't overlook the 'tan enhance' element either: darker skin can also benefit from antioxidant beta-carotene, to minimise pigmentation and boost overall glow.

This new SPF brand has products to protect everything from your hands to your lips. Our favourite however, is this broad-spectrum, lightweight sunscreen primer hybrid that provides a velvety makeup base, suitable for both dry and oily skin types. "This texture is fantastic like a lightweight serum meets formula. Can be worn alone or mixed in with moisturiser. A super hydrating formula for those with Normal - Dry Skin" recommends Dr Ukeleghe.

We've been spoiled with various SPF textures over the years, from mousses to waters and milks. This lotion is thicker than its counterparts, but as a result you're assured that skin is getting total, full body protection. As with most of Avène's range, the formula works to mollify fussy, sensitive skin (perfect if you're prone to eczema or other dryness).

It makes sense that Japanese brand Shiseido would create an excellent SPF: East Asian beauty brands have long taken sun protection seriously. Whilst all SPF needs topping up regularly, Shiseido's offering is especially water and sweat resistant – perfect for melanin-rich skin that tends to have larger sebaceous glands and can therefore, often be oilier.

Those in the know will appreciate Bondi Sands' SPF (it has the approval of TikTok's most discernible beauty guru, @mikaylanogueira). Lightweight, fluid and without a hint of white cast, this texture melts into skin, leaving a subtle glow behind. For under a tenner, it's one of the high street's best SPF buys to date.

With many dark-skinned people opting for heat protective styles like knotless braids or canerows during the summer months, it's imperative we protect our scalps. Enter this, a tropically scented mist with its water-resistant chemical, yet reef safe formula. A black braided girl's dream.

A Grazia beauty team favourite, this refreshing mist is not only a totally transparent formula. but also a high performance SPF for all skin types. Non greasy, non sticky, and fast absorbing, this is a great sunscreen to keep in your bag for an easy spray and go.

Although technically a moisturiser first, the Hydra Vizor has a built-in broad spectrum, factor 30 sunscreen for a daily dose of protection as part of your usual routine. Pink tinted, but clear on application, it's also available fragrance free for sensitive skin.