Prevention is better than cure, isn't that what they say? Spend wisely on a superior SPF now and make killer savings on Botox in later life. Well actually, sort of. You don't need us to tell you that UV is and always was the biggest cause of premature ageing. Or that the minimum factor most derms recommend now is SPF30 on a daily basis, come rain, come shine. 

Dr Lionel de Benetti, Clarins Head of Research and Development agrees. ‘If there’s one category of skin care I'd urge people to invest in, it’s good quality sun care every time. It's the most complex, sophisticated and expensive field of skin care development because mistakes could result in serious skin damage.’ 

So, if we must add another layer into our, lets face it, already saturated beauty routines it had better way be as light as ether and imperceptible to the human eye. And that's where the beauty brands have excelled themselves. The new breed featherweight fluids and lotions really are a joy to wear, good for your skin even. Gone are the days of blackhead inducing pastes. In their wake we're being treated to SPFs so light and absorbable they're doubling up as serums. 

So, without further a do, click through the gallery above to enter the brave new word of daily facial sunscreens. Next stop sunshine.