Smidge Suncare

Smidge Daily Face & Body Sunscreen is a broad spectrum SPF 40 mineral sunscreen for everyday use on the face and body. Because it contains no water it applies like a soft balm rather than a runny lotion, and you use less of it: a pea-sized amount covers the face.

Yes. Non-nano zinc oxide, at 22%, is the only active ingredient. There are no chemical UV filters such as oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene or avobenzone, and no titanium dioxide.

Non-nano zinc oxide, shea butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, candelilla wax (a plant wax used instead of beeswax), coconut oil, and two plant-based emulsifiers, polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate and polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate. It is fragrance free, preservative free and vegan.

Warm a pea-sized amount between your palms so it melts, then smooth it gently over the skin; it spreads without hard rubbing. Use about the same again for each arm, each leg and so on. Apply 20 minutes before going out and reapply at least every 2 hours, and straight after swimming or towel drying.

Most thick zinc creams are hard to rub in. Smidge melts with the warmth of your skin, so it blends to a natural finish on most skin tones. Warming it first and applying a little at a time helps.

Smidge is made for sensitive skin and is suitable for children: zinc oxide is the only UV filter and there is no fragrance or preservative. Babies under 6 months are best kept out of direct sun altogether, so ask a health professional before using any sunscreen on a young baby.

The tin carries no water resistance rating. The oil-based balm is designed to stay put, but always reapply after swimming, sweating or towel drying, and at least every 2 hours.

The 30g tin suits a pocket, handbag or travel kit for top-ups. The 70g tin is the everyday size and the brand's most popular. The 140g tin is the best value for families and full body cover.