Aesthetically and SPF improved UV sunscreens comprising glass microspheres

The present invention relates to a topically applicable, aesthetically pleasing/elegant cosmetic/dermatological sunscreen compositions well suited for both effective and SPF-improved UV-photoprotection of human skin, scalp, lips, mucous membranes and/or hair contain (a) at least one UV-A sunscreen and/or at least one UV-B sunscreen and (b) at least glass microspheres, formulated into (c) a topically applicable, cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor. The present invention relates also to glass microspheres in a topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological sunscreen product for UV-photoprotecting human skin, scalp, lips, mucous membranes and/or hair against the damaging effects of ultraviolet irradiation for improving the aesthetics and SPF values thereof.