Farmstay Oil-Free UV Defence Sun Cream

It's a daily facial sunscreen with SPF50+ in an oil-free formula. It protects against UV while absorbing cleanly, leaving no greasy shine or heavy white cast. The finish suits combination and oilier skin that wants dependable sun protection without a rich or slippery feel, and it works well under makeup.

SPF50+ is the highest labelled UVB rating, blocking a very high proportion of burning rays, and this formula also uses filters that cover UVA. For strong daily sun - Tbilisi summers or Batumi's coast - SPF50+ is a sensible choice for the face. This states the on-pack rating only, with no added protection promises.

Oil-free means the formula avoids heavy oils that can feel greasy or look shiny, which is why it suits combination and oilier skin especially well. The finish is clean and matte-leaning rather than dewy. Drier skin can still use it but may prefer to apply a moisturiser underneath first for extra comfort.

It's a hybrid. It combines mineral filters Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide - with chemical filters for broad UVA and UVB coverage. The hybrid approach allows a lighter, cleaner finish than a pure mineral sunscreen while reaching SPF50+, which helps it feel comfortable on oilier skin through the day.

Less than a purely mineral sunscreen. It contains Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, but also includes iron oxides - tinted pigments that give a slight warmth and help offset white residue. The result is a cleaner finish on most skin tones. On deeper tones, patch-test along the jaw first to check the shade.

Use about a half-teaspoon for the face to reach the labelled protection; using less lowers it. Apply as the last step of your morning skincare, before makeup. For long stretches outdoors, reapply roughly every two hours. Indoors near windows, once in the morning is usually enough for everyday protection.

Yes. Its oil-free, clean finish makes a good base that helps makeup sit without sliding, which is part of why it suits oilier skin. Let it settle for about a minute after applying before layering foundation to avoid pilling. It's designed for daily wear, so it works equally well on bare-skin days.

It includes calming botanicals such as Centella Asiatica, Witch Hazel, Chamomile and green tea. That said, it contains fragrance and chemical filters, so if your skin is very reactive, patch-test on the inner arm 24 hours before full-face use - sensible practice with any new sunscreen, whatever the formula.