Our Broad Spectrum Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 50, water resistant for up to 80 minutes and finished with our signature Coconut and Vanilla scent, has been named Best Water Resistant Sunscreen in the 2026 Women’s Health Skincare Awards.
The win is featured in Women’s Health’s official roundup of this year’s winners, which you can read in full here. Best Water Resistant Sunscreen is one of the many categories in this year’s awards, and for a brand named after the pool, it is the one we were quietly hoping for.
What made the judges dive in
Our Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 was made for days spent in and out of the water. Here is what is inside the can:
- Broad Spectrum SPF 50 protection
- Water resistance for up to 80 minutes
- Vitamins C and E in the formula
- Our signature Coconut and Vanilla scent
- Formulated and manufactured in the USA
In their write-up, Underwood noted that it delivers “up to 80 minutes of water resistance, all with a crowd-pleasing vanilla scent.” We could not have said it better ourselves (though we have certainly tried).
How to wear an award winner
Spray generously and evenly, then rub in for full protection. Apply 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, straight after towel drying, and at least every two hours.
Not just a summer story
Water resistance earns its place all year round. Think winter sun escapes, heated outdoor pools, slope days and sweaty weekend hikes.
If you prefer to keep your whole routine in one place, our SPF 50 Spray Routine pairs the award winner with the rest of your sun care lineup, or browse our full edit of water resistant sunscreen.
Thank you to Women’s Health for the recognition. This year’s awards are the publication’s biggest skincare awards package to date, judged with input from a panel of 14 leading skincare and beauty experts, including dermatologists, estheticians and makeup artists.
Earning a place on that winners’ list, alongside some of the most recognized names in skincare, is a milestone for a brand that only launched onto US shelves in 2025.
Justin, Co-founder of PoolBar London, said: “Being recognized by Women’s Health means a lot to us. We founded PoolBar London because we believed sun care should feel like skincare, and that glamor and luxury should be affordable. It’s brilliant to see that resonate, and this is a proud moment for the whole team.”
And to every customer who has made PoolBar part of their sun care: thank you. Our full SPF range, award winner included, is formulated and manufactured in the USA and available to shop at poolbarlondon.com.
Sun Care Infused With Skincare
PoolBar London sunscreens are formulated and manufactured in the USA, dermatologically tested and reef safe. Broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection, with antioxidant free radical support from Vitamins C and E.
