Dermatologist-Developed Sunscreen for Every Skin Type
Dr. Andrew Birnie
"It is our mission to reduce the incidence of skin cancer through the increased use of quality sunscreen together with better education and awareness."
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Why choose Altruist sunscreen?
Altruist was founded by consultant dermatologist and skin cancer specialist Dr. Andrew Birnie, with a clear mission: to make high-quality sun protection accessible to everyone. Every product offers broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays, with a 5-star UVA rating, indicating the highest available in Europe.
Broad-spectrum protection (UVA+UVB)
Our sunscreens contain broad-spectrum UVA & UVB protection, with 5 Star rating, exceeding EU standards.
Suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin
All Altruist sunscreens are hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, and free of microplastics.
Sunscreen with a purpose
For every Altruist product sold, 10p worth of sunscreen is donated to children with albinism in Africa, where access to sun protection can be lifesaving. Better skin health, for everyone.
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Discover our bestselling Hybrids
Rosacea-prone or blemish-prone skin? Meet our green-tinted Anti-Redness SPF50 formulas.
Visibly reduces redness and helps calm sensitive skin.
Formulated for skin prone to redness, sensitivity or uneven skin tone.
Let customers speak for us
This is an amazing cream. I have struggled with psoriasis for years and this cream is really healing and helping it. It is also a very very reasonable price.I love it and would highly recommend it.
Trusted brand.
Excellent product.
Good price.
Light on skin.
Nice smell.
I trust this brand so much.
Created by a dermatologist.
The texture is perfect, smell and application is spot on.
Decent price.
I've been using this brand since it started.
Absolutely love Altruist.
Highly Recommend.
A really light cream easy to smooth on the face .
So far so good .
Easily absorbed and doesn’t make your skin sticky. Big tube for an excellent price, used it in Spain and didn’t get sunburnt, I also didn’t have irritated skin even after 2 weeks use. I would recommend this sun cream. I will definitely be buying this product again.
I've been using Face Fluid for quite a while now and am very happy with it. I trust Altruist as a source of products that do what they say they will. SPF is such an important aspect of skincare. I'm glad to have found a company that I can trust to develop products that actually work.
Lovely moisturiser. Light, non-sticky and is absorbed really quickly. I know my skin is protected from the sun every day.
I’ve bought this multiple times. It’s a light day moisturiser. I particularly like the size as I carry to the swimming pool
Beautiful stuff. Goes on well, excellent coverage, fully absorbs with no greasiness. Great protection at a great price
I didn’t realise I’d bought all this,
But it’s so good it’s lovely. I’ve got their sun cream too
Easy to shop with Altruist directly..
