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
Good product- effective sun protection - thanks
I have been using your sunscreen for a few years. I have a very fair skin and have had numerous treatments for sun damage, plus moles removed. This prevents them turning cancerous. Since using your cream, I have had less treatment. Thank you.
Delighted with it. I have been using it as a moisturiser for about a year now and it has made a huge improvement to my skin.
Easy to use, quickly absorbed, sits well under make up, with no pilling. Most importantly, it's very effective! It's a great sunscreen. Highly recommend.
Brilliant after using so many different creams l have now found one which works amazing life is much better. Thank you.
This is the perfect suncream for me and my family; great SPF coverage, lightweight, non - greasy, absorbs well, fairly priced, and doesn’t make me break out. It makes wearing sunscreen everyday easy!
Great primer with the great addition of factor 50, I use this often without makeup and it leaves my face glowing and healthy looking.
Im a committed altruist fan already, particularly as my partner recently had a bcc removed from his ear by Dr Birnie and team, and we were heading off on holiday a few days later. Factor 50 kept us safe ! I live the redness and pigmentation cream and am usu g it daily along with face fluid.
More products in the pipeline I hope?
Love this moisturiser. Thick but absorbs well, a little goes a long way! My skin loves it and doesnt get greasy.
Great for my very dry skin. And not greasy.
My new favourite face day cream. Gives a lovely finish to your face and slightly tinted.
Goes on smoothly and really protects . I am allergic to fragrance so this is ideal!
altruist sun cream is very good and doesn’t destroy coral reefs
