Which Heliocare SPF is right for your skin type?

Level up your sun protection and prevent premature ageing with Heliocare - a leading line of sun protection products created by the family-run business, Cantabria Labs. Hailed as some of the best sunscreens on the market by our amazing FTF customers, today we'll be sharing which Heliocare SPF is the most suited for your skin type. 

Heliocare provides innovative products that give proven daily defence against sun damage and premature ageing. With maximum broad-spectrum protection and an infusion of intelligent ingredients, Heliocare offer a range of formulas to suit your skin type.

Who Are Cantabria Labs?

Known for their innovation and research in the dermatology field, Cantabria Labs are specialists at developing pioneering patented ingredients by embracing the power of nature, then repurposing it with the objective to protect or improve skin.

Why Do I Need To Wear SPF Every Day?

It's really important to wear a sunscreen for face and body every day to protect your skin against harmful UV rays. Many people believe that they only need to wear sunscreens in the summer months or when the sun is prominent in the sky, but it's equally important to wear it on those dull, rainy winter days, too as UV rays are always present.

But why is it so important? UVA and UVB rays both cause damage to your cells and to your DNA – this leads to premature ageing and can also lead to the development of skin cancer. So as a preventative measure, wearing an SPF daily is an essential part of your skincare routine.

For Normal To Combination, And Spot Prone Skin Types

Heliocare 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF 50

With a unique oil-free dry touch texture, this advanced filter formula contains a Bioshield System that provides broad spectrum protection against UVA, UVB, visible light, and IR-A (infrared radiation-A).

The formula is enriched with Fernblock Technology® - an exclusive standardised extract of a fern from Central and South America: Polypodium Leucotomos. The ingredient gives powerful antioxidant, protective, and restorative, action that works on UVA, UVB, visible, and IR rays to prevent burns, dark spots, allergies, skin ageing, loss of defences, and even skin cancer.

Infused with anti-bacterial and anti-microbial sebum controlling technology, the formula is ideal for many skin types from normal and combination to oily and acne-prone skin.

This formula is also available in a tinted version: Heliocare 360 Colour Gel Oil Free SPF 50.

What our customers say:
“I mean the claims of skin care benefits and protection from this brand are unreal and I am here for it! The texture of this product is lovely and it smells divine. It leaves the skin with a lovely glow but it’s not greasy or dewy. Which I need because I layer a few products underneath and I don't want too much slip or my makeup won’t last. Must be because it’s a gel formula. Whatever the case, it’s amazing and I’ve already repurchased another bottle, so I have one ready. My skin just looks so much healthier since using this SPF. Love it!” – Taloni S

For Dry Skin Types

Heliocare 360 Fluid Cream SPF 50+

This rapidly absorbed gel is ultra-smooth and provides an extremely high level of protection against UVA, UVB, infrared, and high energy visible light.

Along with the brand’s Fernblock Technology®, this powerhouse SPF is easy to apply with its smooth dispensing nozzle for efficient application.

Deeply hydrating, the moisturising complex nourishes your skin as it protects.

What our customers say:
“If I could get Heliocare 360 Fluid Cream sold by the litre, I would more than happily invest in it as I use it daily. It's honestly the skincare product I've used the most consistently over many years. It plays nicely with my moisturiser, doesn't leave my normal-to-combo skin greasy, doesn't leave a cast, and MUST be giving adequate protection as my face never burns when I've neglected the rest of my body. It also allows your makeup to sit nicely on top of it and doesn't pill (for me, at least!). If eye-stinging has been putting you off applying sunscreen regularly, rest assured that I generously apply it all over my eyelids, and don't feel a thing. I'm a long-distance runner, too - if I apply this and head out for a run, this doesn't streak down your face and sting your eyes. Definitely your go-to sunscreen for daily wear!” – Marelize W

Heliocare 360 Water Gel SPF 50+

This intensely hydrating, water-based gel gives a completely clear finish, making it a great option for all skin tones.

Giving high UVA, UVB, visible light, and infrared-A protection along with giving your skin a protective barrier against pollution, the formula is suitable for all skin types. 

With Fernblock®, DNA repair enzymes, vitamin C, vitamin E, and green tea extract, the sunscreen absorbs quickly and helps your skin to retain moisture. 

A popular choice for men thanks to its matte, clear finish, the formula is suitable for people with sensitive skin and sensitive eyes. It's also a great product for those who layer multiple skincare and makeup products as part of their morning routine.

What our customers say:
“Really good daily SPF. Dries to a Matt finish and seems to lock in moisture all day. I would recommend this.” – Julia K

"One of my favourite products, and the best SPF. My skin is very sensitive and this product does not cause any irritation. Thank you." - Anon

For Oily Skin Types

Heliocare 360 Invisible Spray SPF 50+

Sometimes it can be hard to find a suitable sunscreen for oily skin, but Heliocare have perfected a winning formula. 

In an easy to apply aerosol spray that can be used from any angle, the formula is made from water-resistant technology that’s effective even when applied to wet skin.

Working to protect your skin against UVA, UVB, visible light, and infrared-A, the non-oily finish SPF absorbs into your skin quickly.

The sunscreen won’t leave a white residue behind on your skin and gives invisible protection that’s enriched with the brand’s Fernblock® FC and BioShield System to provide photo-immunoprotection.

The formula is also blended with green tea extract, vitamins C, and vitamin E, and contains Roxisomes, a DNA repair enzyme, that delivers a repairing activity to restore your skin after sun damage.

What our customers say:
“Leaves a lovely sheen. My skin looks better when using this and for the first time ever I haven’t burnt on holiday.” - Zoe

Heliocare 360 Airgel SPF 50+

This ultra-smooth foaming mousse is suitable for all skin types and is rapidly absorbed into your skin for comfortable wear.

In an easy-to-apply aerosol, the gently foaming mousse provides a very high level of protection against UVA, UVB, infra-red, and high energy visible light.

Lightly hydrating, the SPF helps to prevent the effects of skin cell DNA damage with its DNA repair enzymes, and Fernblock Technology®.

What our customers say:
“This product never disappoints. This is by far the best SPF I have used in a very long time.” – Olga G

“This is the first time I bought this product, forgot to read the word mousse and thought it was a mist...which I could use for touch up....however I have used it now and love it on the skin, not to greasy or shiny, but remains a bit tacky which is why it’s great as a primer under make up, makes the make up last longer. Will repurchase.” – Nayyar W

For Sensitive Skin Types 

Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF 50

With a formula made from 100% physical filters, this unique sunscreen is suitable for intolerant or sensitive skin types. Offering the brand’s high UVA, UVB, HEV, and IR-A protection, the broad spectrum formula has an invisible finish to the skin.

Containing Fernblock Technology®, the sunscreen gives photo-immunoprotection, as well as giving intense antioxidant and restorative action against sun damage.

Combined with the Heliocare® 360° BioShield System of Fractional Biomimetic Melanin and Pro­‐Taurine providing additional advanced biological protection against high energy visible light and Infrared‐A radiation.

The formula also contains polyphenol antioxidants, including ferulic, caffeic, and vanillic acid, along with vitamin C, vitamin E and green tea extract to accelerate the health of your skin.

What our customers say:
“I purchased Heliocare 360 physical mineral facial sunscreen SPF50 UVA/UVB, as I have Rosacea. I have used the sunscreen for a couple of days and really pleased so far, as it is so easy to apply and glides on smoothly, plus there is no whitening effect which is amazing for an SPF50. It is slightly tinted which suits my fair complexion. I also no longer need to use primer prior to applying makeup, which is an added bonus, too.” - Jeanette C

Heliocare 360 Pigment Solution Fluid

This silky, light fluid gives your skin high-level daily sun protection against UVA, UVB, visible light, and infrared-A, whilst the added ingredients work to prevent and correct hyperpigmentation.

With niacinamide to help to prevent the transfer of melanin in your skin cells, and ellagic acid to help reduce melanin production, the formula works to lift and prevent hyperpigmentation.

The sweat and water resistant fluid has a subtle tint to help to unify your skin tone and mask any patches of hyperpigmentation and is best suited to skin Fitpatrick I-IV.

What our customers say:
“Recommend this to help manage my melasma. I like that it stays on all day, dries dry and I feel like it helps camouflage a little however it does leave a white / beige caste (I am olive skinned) and I don’t like the smell at all. But am willing to use it if it stops my melasma from darkening. I was recommended it due to the high PPD.” – Charlotte B

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