It’s a fact, shopping for sunscreens is not the glamourist of beauty products to shop for! Yet, using sunscreen as part of your skincare routine is SO VITAL! Not only does it protect from skin cancer, it also helps prevent premature aging, uneven texture and dark spots. To make the shopping process as easy as possible, I have listed 8 of the best sunscreens out there!
Whether you are or aren’t looking for sunscreen to wear under makeup, here are a few things to keep in mind. Look for an SPF range between 30-50, broad spectrum protection to stay protected from UVA and UVB rays. UVA are the sun rays that age you and UVB are the rays that burn. If you are working out or going swimming, look for one that is water resistant. Rest assured I covered all those elements in this list for you.
But if you want to feel more confidant when choosing a sunscreen ..Check out my “What You Should Know About Sunscreen” post where I cover more!
I hope you find a sunscreen you will applying all summer!
Best Over all :
SuperGoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
The Active Ingredients: Vitamin C , Avobenzone, 3%, Homosalate 8%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 4%
The feel: Silky to the touch, feels like nothing on the skin
The Price: 1.7 oz $34
Pick for Acne Prone Skin :
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
The Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 7%. Cell-OX Shield technology with antioxidants and broad spectrum protection Perlite & Silica, a unique oil-absorbing complex, helps absorb excess oil
The Feel: Matte + Shine-free finish, Water resistant sunscreen (80 minutes)
The Price: 1.7oz $19.99
Dermatologist Choice;
Elta MD UV Clear SPF 46
The Active ingredients: 9.0% Zinc oxide, 7.5% Octinoxate
The Feel: Lightweight and doesn’t leave traces of oil or a white cast
The Price: 1.7oz $39.00
Mineral Sunscreen for Oily Skin
Cotz Face Prime & Protect Tinted SPF40
The Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 8%, Zinc Oxide 3.8%
The Feel: mineral sunscreen for sensitive skin goes well under makeup and gives a smooth finish.
The Price: 1.5oz $26.50
Mineral Sunscreen Normal to Dry Skin
SunBum Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
The Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide 20.0%, Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Diheptyl Succinate, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Fragrance, Capryloyl Glycerin
The Feel: Smells like yummy, Blends easily, very mosizering doesn’t pile up and goes well with makeup.
The Price: 3 fl oz $14.99
Choice For Combination Skin Cocokind Daily SPF 32
The ingredients: zinc oxide 21%
The Feel: One of the best sunscreens for dry and combination skin without any white cast.
The Price: 1.7 fl oz $24
Best Moisturizers & Sunscreen In One Product
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
The Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 3% , Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2.7% hydraulic acid and ceramides to hydrate the skin
The Feel: It’s extremely lightweight and absorbs into the skin quickly and easily. It leaves no white cast on the skin whatsoever and it’s easy to put makeup over it right after application.
The Price: 1.7oz $18.99
Elf Holy Hydration Face Cream SPF 30
The Active Ingredients: Avobenzene 3.0%Homosalate 9.0%Octisalate 5.0%Octocrylene 7.0%
The Feel: Instantly absorbs into skin,Lightweight and non-greasy, Fresh, clean scent
The Price: 1.8 fl oz $12.00
