Manbi Combi Suncream Loose SPF 30

This suncream is made for the specific demands of high-altitude skiing, where snow and ice reflect up to 80% of UV rays back at your face. The SPF 30 formula protects against harsh sun effects and wind burn, whilst the integrated dome cap holds a separate SPF 15 lip balm for quick application on the mountain.

Why we rate it

The dual-product design means you have both face and lip protection in one item, clipped to your jacket by the safety cord so it stays with you on the slope. The formula contains UVA and UVB filters to block both types of radiation, with vitamin E and aloe vera to soothe skin damaged by wind and cold. It's not tested on animals and is made in the UK, designed specifically for winter conditions rather than adapted from summer products.

Who it's for

Skiers and snowboarders who spend long days in bright conditions. Essential at high altitude or on glaciers where reflection is intense. Equally useful on sunny spring days at lower resorts. The 20 ml tube lasts a season for regular users.

Key features

• SPF 30 sun protection — blocks UVA and UVB rays, crucial for snow reflection at altitude
• Integrated lip balm — SPF 15 dome cap so you always have lip cover to hand
• UVA/UVB filters — broad-spectrum protection against both types of radiation
• Vitamin E and aloe vera — soothe wind-burned and sun-damaged skin
• Safety cord attachment — blue braided mesh with clip and metal ferrule keeps it clipped to your jacket
• Squeeze-and-share connector — practical tube design for easy application in gloves
• Made in the UK — not tested on animals

From the fitting room: Apply before your first run and reapply after lunch and after wiping your face. The lip balm is the bit people forget—use it regularly to avoid chapped lips that crack in the cold.