June 30, 2026, by flowererman

Take this sunscreen with you on holiday

June 30, 2026, by flowererman

Take this sunscreen with you on holiday

First the clothes, then the shoes, and finally the eternal dilemma: what absolutely cannot be missing? As far as we are concerned, the answer is simple: sunscreen. Throw that in your suitcase first. Naturally for a sunny holiday, but also for a winter sports trip or a city break in February. Even on a grey day, the UV index can rise to three or higher. And from UV 3 onwards, your skin is already at risk of damage. Reason enough not to skip that SPF. Sunscreen is, besides a bit of genetic luck, the best thing you can do to combat skin aging. In short: apply it. These are the sunscreens you want to have in your suitcase.

How much sunscreen should you use?

Choosing the right sunscreen is one thing. How much you apply is at least as important. Fortunately, there is a handy mnemonic for this: the rule of seven. In total, use seven teaspoons of sunscreen, distributed over your body:

One teaspoon of sunscreen for face including ears, neck and throat
Two teaspoons of sunscreen for chest and back
Two teaspoons of sunscreen for shoulders, arms and hands
Two teaspoons of sunscreen for legs and feet

Caudalie

Caudalie is one of those sunscreen brands that you happily pack in your suitcase. The Sublimating Sun Oil SPF50 It protects not only your face and body, but also your hair. Ideal, because your locks in particular take a real beating from sun, sea, and chlorine on vacation. The light oil absorbs quickly, leaves a subtle satin sheen, and smells wonderful too.

Our other Caudalie favorite is the Invisible High Protection Stick SPF50Compact, powerful, and ideal for on the go. It fits in your handbag, or even in your clutch, so there are no excuses, making reapplying suddenly hassle-free. Apply every two hours to sun-sensitive areas such as your face, lips, nose, or hands. It works perfectly and invisibly, even over your makeup.

THE RUB

Sunscreen from Belgium. And with a Belgian accent you already have sympathy points. And they increase even more when you hear the story of LE RUB: sister and brother Kim and Raf Maes developed a sunscreen with a mineral filter that melts on the skin and therefore does not stick or leave a white residue. The ingredients protect and nourish your skin. And are reef-friendly! The small assortment in a lovely design consists of sun cream in SPF30 of SPF50 and a restorative, cooling lotion, mask en sunset serum. Looks, operation and sympathy 100 points!

Gun Ana

Gun Ana is a Swedish skincare brand born from a love for nature, the outdoors, and an active lifestyle. However, Gun Ana provides just as good protection for a less active lifestyle. The products are designed to protect your skin against everything a day outdoors brings: sun, wind, and cold. Additionally, the products contain ingredients such as upcycled oat oil and Scandinavian plant extracts that not only protect but also nourish.

The favorite is the UV Body Mist SPF50: An ultra-light dual-phase mist that mists beautifully over the skin, absorbs quickly, and also supports the skin barrier thanks to oat ceramides and vitamin E. We want that. Prefer a creamier texture? The Body Milk SPF30 combines broad sun protection and skincare. The milk is soft, hydrated, and well protected all in one.

De Tuinen & ZARQA

When you are in the store in front of the shelf to choose sunscreen for your body, a lotion is always a good choice. Especially when your skin is exposed to the sun all summer long, a lotion nourishes your skin extra besides protecting your skin from the sun. The Sunscreen Lotion from The gardens has factor 30 and factor 50, ensures a smooth protected skin. Only taking hand luggage? Then you can also go for the small packages of ZARQA. If you could use some help for those winter legs at the beginning of summer: there is also a self-tanning lotion. A little tip from us.

Ultra Violet

It's a colorful party at the Australian brand Ultra Violette. Not only do the products protect against the sun, they also care for your skin. You can use the creams in combination with your usual skincare brands or just as a base with your make-up on top. The brand has a very extensive line of sun protection: from moisturizing sunscreen to one protective reapplication fog expats must register with the local municipality and obtain a tinted cream in 15(!) different shadesThe Clean Screen has a mineral filter, the others have a junk-free normal filter. Indispensable is the lip balm with SPF50 in one of six colours. No more flaky lips after a day at the beach.

Take this sunscreen with you on holiday