10 Lightweight Sunscreens To Try (Even If You're Indoors)

We all know the drill. Always apply sunscreen if you’re going out – but is sunscreen still necessary when we’re indoors?

While staying inside will clearly not give you a sunburn if you’ve gone without UV protection, sunblock is still crucial when cozying up at home. This is because UVA rays can still penetrate through our windows and affect our skin, causing discolouration and fine lines.

If you’re put off by the idea of applying sunscreen at home because of its texture, here are some lightweight sunscreens that protect your skin without feeling too heavy.

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10 Sunscreens Your Skin Will Thank You For

Grail Got It Covered (SPF 50, PA++++) sunscreen, $36

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After the launch of his well-loved Do-it-All multitasking facial mask, actor and founder of Grail Lawrence Wong has added another skincare essential to the mix. Wong’ reef-friendly Grail Got It Covered sunscreen epitomises high sun protection with a 100 per cent mineral formulation and patented ingredient using Arabian cotton plant stem cells. The latter is said to boast effects of photoprotection and photo-repairing against harmful UVA, UVB, infrared radiation and blue light rays. In addition to this, the sunscreen is suitable for Singapore’s humidity and boasts a silky lightweight texture that looks mattifying on the skin.

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Clarins UV Plus [5P] Anti-Pollution SPF50 PA+++ sunscreen, $76

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Looking for an easy-to-apply sunscreen that doesn’t feel greasy or sticky and can combat the effects of anti-pollution too? Your best bet is Clarins’ eighth-generation UV Plus [5P] Anti-Pollution SPF50 PA+++ which is touted as the most innovative yet.

Formulated with organic mango leaf extract, the plant-powered sunscreen claims to enhance skin self-defence system by preventing UV damage and targets skin aggressors derived from atmospheric, pollen, indoor, blue light, and photo pollution.

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Biore’s UV Aqua Rich Light Up Essence, $16.90

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This lightweight sunscreen comes packed with a patented Light-Up Essence technology that prevents sun damage while cloaking the skin with a hydrating veil of moisture and a translucent pearl powder that adds glow to the complexion. A bonus: it is non-comedogenic tested which means that the product is unlikely to clog pores or prevent acne from developing.

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Est.lab Sunshield SPF50, $96

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If there’s one thing you should look out for in your sunscreen, it’s Vitamin E. While not crucial in protecting your skin from UV rays, this vitamin is known as a natural option to sun protection and will amp up your sunscreen. Est.lab’s Sunshield infusion of Vitamin C and E will not only protect, but also brighten your skin. With its Colour-Adaptive Technology, this product also makes for a good tinted moisturiser and will match almost any skin tone to conceal blemishes.

Diorsnow Ultimate UV Shield Skin-Breathable Brightening Emulsion SPF50+ PA++++, $90

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This broad-spectrum sunscreen is perfect for your everyday needs. With the texture of an emulsion, it stays lightweight, hardly noticeable and keeps skin hydrated and comfortable throughout the day.

Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++, $92

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With Zinc Oxide and Octisalate, this sunscreen has both chemical and physical sunscreen properties. It also contains vitamins and minerals, including Japanese wild rose which are rich in Vitamins A, C and E to deliver anti-ageing properties. A little goes a long way with this one, and it’ll leave your skin looking poreless and you’ll forget you even applied it with its weightless texture.

Clinique Even Better City Block Brightening Aqua Gel + Anti-Pollution Primer SPH 45/ PA+++, $68

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Pumped with antioxidants, this primer-sunscreen hybrid will have your skin looking hydrated and ready for makeup (if you need it at home) while giving your skin the dark spot prevention you need.

Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30, $48

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Loaded with antioxidants like astaxanthin, grape extract and sunflower shoot extract, this sunscreen mostly helps to defend your skin from free radicals and environmental aggressors. It melts effortlessly into your skin and will leave you with no white cast, while giving you the sun protection you need and keeping skin moisturised, thanks to the raspberry seed and marula oils infused in it.

Shiseido Global Suncare The Perfect Protector SPF 50+/ PA++++, $65

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Some sunscreens might lose its effectiveness when you perspire or get wet, but with Shiseido’s WetForce technology, this sunscreen acts as a veil to protect your skin from the UV rays when exposed to water, rather than crumbling down. If you’re killing time at home doing home workouts because you can’t hit the gym, this sunscreen will be the one for you.

Estee Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Defense UV Fluid SPF 45/ PA++++, $86

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This lightweight fluid contains eight different antioxidants to fight pollution damage on your skin while keeping skin protect from harmful UV rays. With the added Dehydration Defense technology, this sunscreen will keep you hydrated while working in air conditioned environments like your home office.

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