Nowadays, skincare routines all the rage. People are using cleansers, exfoliants, masks, toners, serums, moisturizers, eye creams, night lotions, and more. Whether you have a multi-step morning and nighttime skincare routine or you just wash your face in the shower and call it a day, there's one essential item you need to be using every single day: sunscreen.
According to Johns Hopkins, sunscreen doesn't just help prevent sunburns, it also protects against skin cancer and premature aging. For daily use, dermatologists typically recommend sunscreens with sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. If you're spending extended time outside, you should pick a sunscreen with at least SPF 60.
Here are some of our favorite sunscreens on the market right now:
Maui Vera Mineral Sunscreen
This reef-friendly mineral sunscreen is formulated with coconut, aloe, and avocado, which means it's lightweight and moisturizing. The sunscreen is totally transparent, so it won't leave a white cast on the skin. With SPF 30, this sunscreen will help protect against the sun's harmful rays.
Josie Maran Get Even Sun Milk SPF 33
This argan oil-powered mineral sunscreen is hydrating and glow-enhancing, making it perfect for all skin types. It has a reef-safe formula and provides long-lasting, lightweight coverage. The sunscreen is ultra-sheer and doesn't leave a white cast.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 60
La Roche-Posay is a brand that is widely recommended by dermatologists, because it's fragrance-free, allergy tested, oil-free, oxybenzone-free, non-comedogenic, and safe for sensitive skin. This sunscreen is specifically formulated for oily and acne-prone skin, and it combines UVA/UVB filters to deliver broad spectrum SPF 60 for strong sun protection.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
Supergoop! is a favorite brand among beauty enthusiasts because of its natural primer-like finish. The Unseen Sunscreen is oil-free and features a clean formula with SPF 40. The finish is completely invisible (it's a weightless, scentless gel formula), making it perfect for makeup application.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30
This product went viral on TikTok last year — and for good reason! The creamy texture feels like a moisturizer, and the light greenish color melts into the skin to reduce redness and provides light coverage. With SPF 30, this is a great product for daily use. The Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment is great for fair to medium skin tones, and the Tiger Grass Camo Drops (which has a serum-like texture) is better for deeper skin tones.
MadHippie Daily Protective Serum SPF 30+
The MadHippie Daily Protective Serum hydrates and nourishes the skin with a variety of amazing ingredients, like vitamin C, vitamin E, buriti oil, hyaluronic acid, and more. The clear mineral formula has SPF 30+ to keep the skin protected from the sun's harsh rays. Because it's so lightweight, this is the perfect sunscreen for daily use!
Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50
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Colorescience
Ever since powder sunscreen has entered the market, it has been a game changer. This brush-on sunscreen provides great protection (SPF 50) and works perfectly on its own or over makeup as a lightweight setting powder. The loose powder sunscreen is in a convenient brush package, making it perfect for on-the-go application. This brush-on sunscreen comes in four colors: Fair, Medium, Tan, and Deep.
CeraVe AM Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30
CeraVe, a brand whose products are all developed with dermatologists, has this great morning facial moisturizing lotion. With SPF 30, it's the perfect daily sun protection. The lotion is non-comedogenic and fragrance-free, and it's formulated with ceramides to restore the skin's protective barrier.
Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50+ Sunscreen
Shiseido is a beloved brand among beauty lovers, and they're known for their skincare and makeup products. This sunscreen has an invisible finish and it becomes stronger when exposed to water, heat, and sweat.
Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Daily Face Sunscreen
This face sunscreen contains zinc oxide, turmeric, and blue light defense, which makes it great for using on an everyday basis. The formula has a velvety finish and helps with skincare concerns like fine lines and wrinkles, dark spots, and visible pores.
Lancôme UV Expert Aquagel Defense Sunscreen, Primer & Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Looking for a high end sunscreen that also acts as a primer and moisturizer? Lancôme's Aquagel Defense Sunscreen is has a lightweight formula that leaves skin looking dewy, hydrated, and smooth. This long-wearing sunscreen is formulated with a number of skin-improving antioxidants, like vitamin E, edelweiss extract, and moringa extract.
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
This dermatologist-recommended skincare brand is known for its moisturizers and face creams, and people love their sunscreen. The daily facial moisturizer has SPF 50+ and it's perfect for people with dry to normal skin (and it's great for people who have sensitive skin). The gentle formula is non-irritating, fragrance-free, and hypoallergenic.
Sun Bum Sunscreen Scalp Spray SPF 30
If you've ever gotten a sunburn on your scalp, you know how painful it can be! It's easy to forget to put sunscreen on your scalp, and if you do remember, you probably don't look forward to putting a greasy lotion on your head. This Sun Bum Scalp & Hair Mist has SPF 30 and is formulated specifically for the scalp, so it's lightweight and water resistant!
Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25
One area that a lot of people forget about when it comes to sunscreen is the lips! This lip balm is enriched with conditioning ingredients and antioxidants to provide relief for dry, chapped, and irritated lips. In addition to providing protection from the sun, this dermatologist-tested lip balm also guards against extreme temperatures and windburn.
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