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The days of ghoulish white casts and greasy residue are long gone, in 2025 there are some excellent lightweight, non-sticky formulas for your sun care and the best news is more and more brands are choosing vegan formulas and committing to cruelty-free practices. This is definitely an area where the swap to vegan is a no-brainer. Keep reading to discover our favourite products currently on the market, including options across all price points and skincare needs.
Note: all brands featured are completely cruelty-free and all products listed are also vegan however please note not all brands are 100% vegan across their entire product range. See the individual product notes below for more details.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30 & PLAY™ Everyday Lotion SPF 50
Best for: Ultra-lightweight formulas from a cult-classic sun care specialist brand
The Range: Our Supergoop! picks are the bestsellers Unseen Sunscreen & PLAY™ Everyday Lotion but they have a variety of other great sun care options including tinted products.
Shop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30 at Sephora, from £15; LOOKFANTASTIC, from £18; Boots, from £18; Shop PLAY™ Everyday Lotion SPF 50 at Boots, from £11.50; LOOKFANTASTIC, from £11.50; CultBeauty, from £11.50
Note: Supergoop! is completely cruelty-free but note some of their products are not vegan.
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics 50ml
Best for: International bestseller from an organic Korean skincare brand
The Range: They have a few other sun care options including a cooling formula.
Shop at LOOKFANTASTIC, £12.40 Boots, £15.50; Amazon, £15.49
Note: Beauty of Joseon is completely cruelty-free but note some of their products are not vegan.
e.l.f Suntouchable Invisible Sunscreen SPF 30, 50ml
Best for: Lightweight, primer-like feel face sunscreen at an affordable price point
The Range: They also have a great budget moisturiser with built-in SPF
Shop at Amazon, £11.20; Boots, £14; Superdrug, £13.99
Note: E.l.f is 100% vegan and cruelty-free
Altruist Face Fluid SPF 50, 50ml
Best for: Sensitive skin from a dermatologist-founded brand
The Range: Altruist have a varied range including products for face and body as well as options for anti-redness & pigmentation and SPF primer.
Shop at Amazon, £11.25
Note: Altruist is completely cruelty-free but note some of their products may not be vegan.
BYOMA Ultralight Face Fluid SPF 50, 50ml
Best for: Lightweight face lotion formula with added skincare benefits
The Range: The Ultralight Face Fluid is also available with SPF30
Shop at Boots, £14.99; Amazon, £14.99, CultBeauty, £14.99
Note: BYOMA is 100% vegan and cruelty-free
Green People Scent Free Sun Cream SPF30, 100ml
Best for: Organic, non-toxic sunscreen from a sustainability-focused brand, designed for sensitive skin
The Range: Options for face and body plus mineral sun screen products
Shop at Amazon, £22
Note: Green People is completely cruelty-free but note some of their products are not vegan.
Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF 50+ Hydrating SKINSCREEN™, 50ml
Best for: Premium long-lasting factor 50 face sunscreen
The Range: Wide range offering different finishes and products catering for specific skincare needs including mattifying and bronzing options.
Shop at SpaceNK, £34; Boots, £34; CultBeauty, £34
Note: Ultra Violette is completely cruelty-free but note some of their products are not vegan.
Boots Soltan Protect & Moisturise Lotion SPF30 200ml
Best for: Dependable body sunscreen lotion from a classic Boots own brand
The Range: The full Soltan range is pretty extensive including sprays, tanning, tinted options and much more.
Shop at Boots, £5.50
Note: Soltan is 100% vegan and cruelty-free
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