Top sunscreen picks if you don’t enjoy the feel of cream-based formulation

By now, everyone has it down pat that sunscreen anchors your skincare routine. It's an all-season essential in your vanity bag. But it’s true that one size, indeed, doesn’t fit all, not even in sunscreen. There are so many of us who favour lightweight formulas over traditional creams on application. This is why we’ve carefully curated this list of sunscreens which sport unique formulas and textures that can work well for people with sensory sensitivities. These clinically proven formulations cater to various skin types and consumers with different preferences. 

Inde Glow Spf 50 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Glow Drops, ₹2,676

A lightweight formula that absorbs like a serum, these SPF drops bottled in a travel-friendly container, feel like a dream. This unique sun and skincare hybrid formulation boosts ingredients such as zinc oxide, niacinamide, and gotu kola. It is targetted for acne-prone, hyperpigmented, and sensitive skin. This is Packed with ingredients that help prevent breakouts, boost collagen production, balance sebum levels, and reduce irritation—this non-clogging drops have it all. 

Grass Whipped Sunscreen, ₹1,790

Living up to its name, this whipped sunscreen applies like a dollop of whipped cream and does its job for sun protection all day long. With a fluffy texture, leaving zero white cast, and a highly absorbent formula—this sunscreen truly is the gift that keeps on giving. The travel-friendly packaging makes for the perfect on-the-go companion and allows aesthetically pleasing application too, in seconds!

82E Licorice Beam SPF 40 Gel, ₹1,800

This non-greasy sunscreen gel is enriched with a potent combination of licorice and ceramides. Licorice is known to reduce dark spots on the skin while improving the skin tone while ceramides work to strengthen the skin's moisture-retaining capacity by protecting its natural barrier. The carefully chosen ingredients work in synergy to ensure the skin stays nourished and protected while the non-greasy, gel-based formula is ideal for sensitive skin. 

Clinique Superdefense Face Protector, ₹3,450

Indulge in all-day sun protection with Clinique’s Superdefense™ City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector. Protect your skin with this lightweight, easy-absorbing sunscreen that doubles up as a tint providing all-day protection from the scorching heat. With chemical and mineral filters to prevent signs of aging on the skin, this sunscreen gives your skin an energy boost to wake it up looking radiant and healthy. Extra credit to this product for being parabens-free, phthalates-free, and fragrance-free sunscreen making it suitable for all skin types.

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