Sunscreen is the one skincare non-negotiable that I wear every single day. 365 days a year. I even wear it when I’m at home, not leaving the house because we have a ton of windows in the home so sun can still get through. Sunscreen formulations have come a long way so if you don’t like wearing one, keep trying until you find a formula that works for you. There are so many to choose from with every texture imaginable. I thought it was time I made a dedicated post to all my sunscreen favorites, updating it as I find new formulations or stop using old ones. This post will cover face, body, tinted options and everything else in between. Hopefully you can find a new SPF to add to your collection too!
Sunscreen Formulas I Recommend
Face Sunscreens
Tatcha The Milky Sunscreen SPF 50
This is one of the most beautiful sunscreen formulas I’ve tried in a long time. It feels like a nourishing hydrating serum rather than a traditional sunscreen. It wears beautifully under makeup and leaves a fresh radiant glow to the skin. A must try for mature skin!!!
Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50
There is a reason this is a top seller for Naturium! While the name is Dew-Glow, I would say this is not overly dewy so it would work well for a variety of skin types. It’s creamy, moisturizing and leaves my skin with a natural finish. The price point is also what makes this a cult classic – $44 for 100mL which is nearly double the amount of every sunscreen in this list.
Versed Good Defense Daily Sunscreen SPF 50
If you prefer a lightweight gel-cream texture, this SPF is a must try. It’s intensely hydrating as soon as you apply it leaving my skin feeling plump and well-balanced. It’s a clear formula that leaves no white cast on the skin.
Credo Beauty Solar Limits SPF 43 (discount code: 10MAREE)
I fell immediately in love with this sunscreen serum as soon as I first tried it. It’s very lightweight and absorbs instantly. It doesn’t feel greasy or oily yet still hydrates and moisturizes my skin.
Sonya Dakar Day Drops SPF 50 Serum (discount code: MAREESYE)
If the feeling of traditional sunscreen formulas are hard for you to get used to, this is another sunscreen serum that I absolutely love. Super lightweight and hydrating formula that leaves the skin with a soft natural skin finish. This is also a great product to wear under makeup because of how quickly it absorbs while still leaving the skin nicely prepped.
OneSkin OS-01 Face SPF 30+ (discount code: MAREE15)
The OneSkin OS-01 Face SPF 30+ is one of my most repurchased skincare items. It’s a lightweight, hydrating formula that feels nearly undetectable on the skin. It absorbs instantly and wears beautifully under makeup.
Naked Sundays SPF 50 CabanaClear Invisible Water Gel Serum
If you struggle with sunscreen leaving a white case of any kind on your skin, this formulation is completely clear when applied. It feels like a watery serum that is lightweight and absorbs quickly. It’s perfect for days when the thought of putting anything on your face is too much. This feels slightly refreshing and provides amazing sun protection.
Anua Zero-Cast Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50
Because my skin is dry, I do love sunscreen formulas that feel rich and nourishing. But in the summer, I will switch to formulas that still hydrate but feel more lightweight on the skin. The Anua Zero Cast SPF feels moisturizing initially which is great for my mature skin but doesn’t feel too rich or intense. It actually makes my skin look supple and super plump which is not the case for many formulations. It’s one of the reasons it became a favorite for me. The name denotes that it won’t give a white cast to the skin but you do have to wait a minute or two for the initial sunscreen “finish” to fade. Once it settles down, it looks natural and undetectable on the face.
Sunscreen Sticks For the Face
Bloomeffects Tulipscreen Shield & Glow SPF 50 stick (discount code: Maree)
This is my preferred SPF stick to keep in my purse when I’m out and about. It is moisturizing and leaves the most natural soft glow on the skin.
Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum-in-Stick SPF 50
I have this in my pool bag so it’s a great formula to apply when I’m out in the sun and sweating. It’s not as glowy but goes on clear which I prefer. My son and husband also like this formula because it feels like nothing on the skin.
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen Stick SPF 40
Another favorite for the pool bag because it helps to control the appearance of oil and shine on the skin. Goes on clear and doesn’t feel heavy or uncomfortable as you apply more throughout the day.
Sunscreen For the Body
OneSkin Triple Power OS-01 Body SPF 30+ (discount code: MAREE15)
The OneSkin Triple Power OS-01 Body SPF 30+ is an absolute must have for me. I hate the way most body sunscreens feel especially if I am wearing them day to day and not at a pool or beach. This one is so moisturizing and feels like I am applying a lightweight body lotion that absorbs almost instantly. It isn’t shiny or greasy but does leave my skin with a subtle healthy glow.
Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50
This is the preferred sunscreen that I leave in our pool bag for the entire family to use. It feels very lightweight, doesn’t leave any white cast on the skin and really protects my fair skin. Some body sunscreens will do a good job but if I get in and out of the pool, I will eventually get burned even if only a small bit. I never burn with this on!
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk SPF 100
A new addition to the pool bag this summer. This is a sunscreen milk with SPF 100 protection! The entire family loves this and is what I reach for when I can’t be in the shade for whatever reason. I don’t have to reapply this as frequently as my other body sunscreens but this still protects me from ever getting burned.
Emma Lewisham Sunceutical SPF 50 Mineral Body Cream
A new-to-me sunscreen that I’ve been testing for the past few months. I really love the way this feels and wears for an everyday body SPF. It leaves a nice healthy radiant look to the skin which I prefer for day to day. Something I can apply to my chest and arms even when I’m working from home and will only be going outside to run an errand or get the mail. I still like to have sunscreen on but something that leaves my skin looking glowy but not shiny. This is perfect!
Tinted Sunscreens
Bloomeffects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum SPF 50 (discount code: Maree)
For those with dry or mature skin types, this is truly one of the best sunscreen serums I have ever tried. It leaves your skin nourished, glowy, plump and supple. It provides protection against UVA & UVB rays, pollution, blue light and free radicals. Out of all the sunscreens in this list, the Bloomeffects Tulip Dew Sunscreen Serum gives the sheerest coverage. It can’t even really be described as coverage but more like a slight pigment that helps to even out the skin tone and color correct.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
I’ve heard so many great things about this tinted SPF so I’m not sure why it took me so long to try it – but I am HERE NOW FOR IT!!! I can now understand why this has so much buzz surrounding it because the formulation is 10/10. This is a tinted SPF that goes on white and then transforms into a skin tone shade when you blend it in. The coverage is sheer but can be built up slightly to really even out the skin tone and conceal small imperfections.
Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF 50 Peptide Foundation Tint
This is a thin and lightweight tint that gives sheer coverage but enough to wear as your daily makeup. It’s formulated with peptides and squalane so it delivers skincare benefits while also providing a light tint for everyday. If you have sensitive skin, this may be a great option. It has different ingredients in it to help calm and soothe the skin.
Merit Beauty The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45
This tinted mineral sunscreen is gorgeous and truly feels undetectable on the skin while still giving amazing coverage. It has some blurring properties which I immediately saw as soon as it was applied. And it makes the skin look smooth, even, and has a velvety-like radiant finish. It is extremely long wearing and looks great at the end of the day with little to no separation.
Missha M Perfect BB Cream SPF 42
Even though this BB cream gives medium to medium-full coverage, it manages to feel like I’m wearing nothing on my skin. Additionally, it is one of my longest wearing foundations! How it looks in the morning is exactly the way it will remain until the end of the day. This BB Cream is one of the longest wearing complexion products I own.
Versed Skin Multi-Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
Lightweight and skin-like, this tint evens out the complexion perfectly while also providing SPF 40 sun protection. Initially this looks like it will be very sheer and provide little to no coverage just based on how thin the liquid looks when you first pump it out. I was shocked when I went to apply it and found it gave much more coverage than I was anticipating. In between sheer and medium is where the coverage falls but you can definitely build it up slightly if needed.
Lip Products With SPF
OneSkin OS-01 Lip Shield SPF 15 in Bare Blush (discount code: MAREE15)
I love everything OneSkin does so I knew I would adore this new lip launch. And I was right! But I didn’t just adore it – it immediately became a favorite. The color is the perfect neutral everyday pink that I can wear with any makeup look. It feels nourishing with no tackiness (and no weird sunscreen scent).
SPF Powder
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush On Powder SPF 50
If I do happen to get shiny throughout the day, I will touch up with this sunscreen powder. It is absolutely genius because it helps to tone down any shine while also adding a layer of sun protection. It’s small and compact so I keep it in my purse and can always have it with me.
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