Frances van der Velden, diagnosed with skin cancer at 36, launched Airyday, a sunscreen brand designed to address common complaints about typical SPF: heaviness, stickiness, white cast, and chemical scent. The line-up includes lightweight, high-protection formulas, all SPF50+, tailored to different skin types and finishes such as glow, blur, hydration, matte, or invisible.
Golden Glow SPF50+ Dreamscreen
The £39 Golden Glow SPF50+ Dreamscreen is a best-selling primer hybrid that shields skin from UV rays while providing a sheer, sun-kissed radiance. It suits bare-faced days and can be used as a brightening primer under makeup. The tint is formulated for all skin tones, with Pearl Glow and Bronze Glow options for customisation.
Airyday prioritises sun safety, offering broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection, water resistance for up to 40 minutes, and skin-nourishing ingredients like niacinamide, vegan collagen, hyaluronic acid, vitamins C, E, and F, and Blue Oleoactif to guard against pollution and blue light.
Shopper Reviews and Alternatives
Golden Glow has over 1,400 reviews with a 4.9-star rating. One customer said: "I wear this every day, it provides a beautiful glow on its own or under make-up. It is lightweight and has a beautiful, fresh fragrance. Best SPF I have used for my face." Another noted: "This product is gold!!!! I live in the tropics, and the sun, and it feels amazing. I wear underneath makeup, and the glow is stunning. The feel and the texture - wow. Best sunscreen formula I have ever used. I’ll be taking it overseas soon too!"
A shopper over 65 said: "It gives my sensitive skin a lovely, healthy glow and protects against the elements, will be a constant as part of my skincare routine." Another remarked: "Not one to write a review, but this is a game changer, so I couldn't not share. Perfect makeup base. Tried so many, none of them rated, but this. Obsessed. Buy it right now. ASAP."
While the champagne-and-peony fragrance was praised, one customer found it overpowering but said: "I love everything about this Dreamscreen apart from the smell. This has everything I want from an SPF: high factor 50, broad-spectrum, a lovely non-greasy but dewy finish, and a light, sheer golden glow. What makes this even more special is that, although there is a tint to it, I can still put the same safe amount of sunscreen on. So, although I don't like the smell, I will put up with it because it's all I have ever wanted from sun protection for my face."
Other alternatives in the range include Mineral Mousse SPF50+ (£39) for oily skin, Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ (£39) for sensitive skin, and Clear As Day SPF50+ (£39) for dry skin. A complimentary Bright Nights Sleep Mask, valued at £30, is available with any SPF purchase for a limited period.
