While I think that the importance of wearing SPF is pretty universally known by now, it doesn’t take away from the fact that a lot of people still avoid using it on a daily basis. It might well be the only product that actually protects our skin from sun damage—including the resulting pigmentation, dryness, fine lines and potentially something worse—but I’ll admit that it’s hardly the most luxurious of skincare products to use. In fact, some are downright horrible to wear. While I now wear sunscreen religiously every single day (I’ve heard too many horror stories from dermatologists to skip it), I actually avoided it entirely for years for fear that the traditionally thick and greasy SPFs would clog my pores and exacerbate my breakouts.
However, facial sunscreens have come on leaps and bounds since then with textures becoming more lightweight and pleasant to use. In fact, with so many good options to choose from—from French favourites to decadent formulations with three-figure price tags—I’d say there really is no excuse not to be wearing an SPF right now. But if you still need a little more convincing, then allow me to introduce you to my new favourite sunscreen brand of all time: Ultra Violette.
Despite only landing in the UK a couple of months ago, the Australian brand’s collection of new-generation sunscreen—or “skinscreen,” as its products are known—has become somewhat of an obsession of mine. I’ve been recommending it to all of my friends and co-workers, and I know that my beauty-editor pals are equally enthralled. But what sets it apart from other sun protection that I’ve tried? Keep reading for my honest Ultra Violette SPF review to find out.
