Youve heard it a million times: Sunscreen is the most important part of ones skin care routine. Still, it feels like a chore to apply (and re-apply) every single day.
Thats especially true for face sunscreen, which people often think they can skip. Its true that facial sunscreen gets a bad rap for being too thick or greasy or just flat-out incompatible with your other products and/or makeup. But applying sunscreen on your face is the first line of defense against the suns harmful rays and their effects namely, premature aging and an increased risk of skin cancer.
Unless youre wearing a full-face mask, carrying an umbrella everywhere you go or wearing a very wide-brimmed hat all the time, your face is exposed to both UVA and UVB rays regularly. So cover it up.
If youre one of the many who dont wear sunscreen on the regular, perhaps you just havent found the right product. But thats where we come in. Below, check out the face sunscreens and moisturizer-sunscreen combos (perfect for anyone who hates a lengthy skin care routine ) our editors swear by.
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen, SPF 55
I went years without wearing sunscreen religiously when I was younger and have a face full of freckles to show for it. These days, Ive learned my lesson: If Im going to remain in LA, I cant forgo SPF. I have friends that swear by Shiseido and stock up on it whenever Sephora has its Beauty Insider sale, but I dont use anything too fancy. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch water resistant and non-greasy sunscreen lotion with broad spectrum SPF 55 is my go-to. The formula feels light, my makeup blends nicely over it, and it doesnt feel greasy like other sunscreens Ive used before. Brittany Wong
Get the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch sunscreen lotion with SPF 55 for $7.97.
Get the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch sunscreen lotion with SPF 55 for $7.97.
Image Skincare Prevention+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+
This is my go-to for everyday sunscreen because its perfect for wearing under makeup, whether you wear foundation or just a light BB cream. Its oil-free and goes on matte, providing the perfect canvas for makeup to glide on over, and it doesnt smell like a typical sunscreen its light and a little fruity. Kristen Aiken
Get the Image Skincare Prevention+ daily matte moisturizer SPF 32+ for $44.
Get the Image Skincare Prevention+ daily matte moisturizer SPF 32+ for $44.
EltaMD UV Shield Broad-Spectrum SPF 45
Its OIL FREE and its light, offers full protection, works great on the body too, absorbs well, leaves no residue, blends well with other products and doesnt stain at ALL. Its about $30 but worth every cent. Its not to be confused with the SPF 46, which is great too and made for sensitive and acne-prone skin, [or those with] rosacea or hyper-pigmentation. Ive used that one too, but once they made an oil-free version, I never looked back. Izzy Best
Get the EltaMD UV Shield broad-spectrum SPF 45 sunscreen for $50
Get the EltaMD UV Shield broad-spectrum SPF 45 sunscreen for $50
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EltaMD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46
I started wearing EltaMD UV Clear probably five years ago and its helped my sensitive skin so much. Its a moisturizing sunscreen (SPF 46) that doesnt feel like a sunscreen and its perfect for someone who has acne-rosacea like me. Its worth the money in my opinion! Ill never wear anything else. Carly Ledbetter
Get the EltaMD UV Clear broad-spectrum SPF 46 sunscreen for $37.
Get the EltaMD UV Clear broad-spectrum SPF 46 sunscreen for $37.
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 15
When I need something quick to throw on because Im running an errand and will have short exposure to the sun, I use Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15. It absorbs nice and quickly and doesnt feel like it just sits on your skin. Brittany Wong
Get the Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 for $26.09.
Get the Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 for $26.09.
Kiehls Super Fluid Daily UV Defense SPF 50+
I love this Kiehls facial sunscreen because its as the name suggests super fluid and thin to apply. Its a white color but takes no time to blend in and provides SPF 50 coverage not only from the sun but from pollution. I tend to burn easily and get lazy about reapplying sunscreen (I know, I know) but this makes it super easy to remember and reapply at the beach. Jamie Feldman
Get Kiehls Super Fluid Daily UV Defense sunscreen for $40.
Get Kiehls Super Fluid Daily UV Defense sunscreen for $40.
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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40
I love the way the buttery gel stretches across the skin and leaves me with a soft, velvet finish almost like a primer. Its a thick enough barrier to make me feel like Im wearing something, without actually being heavy on the skin. Its also amazing under makeup, especially in the summer so I dont have to worry about it melting off. Danielle Gonzalez
Get the Supergoop! Unseen sunscreen for $34.
Get the Supergoop! Unseen sunscreen for $34.
Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense Sunscreen
I usually find mineral sunscreens to be way too thick for me, but when I tried this Drunk Elephant version, I was pleasantly surprised. The formula was admittedly thick, but it blended in well, didnt make me look like I was covered in chalk and didnt feel too heavy. The only thing I dont love about it is the smell, but it dissipates very quickly. Julia Brucculieri
Get the Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense broad spectrum sunscreen for $34.
Get the Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense broad spectrum sunscreen for $34.
CosRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50
Its ultra light, but spreads beautifully. And it smells lovely. Molly Redden
Get the CosRX Aloe soothing sun cream for $25.
Get the CosRX Aloe soothing sun cream for $25.
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+
I like that it doesnt feel greasy on my face. It also doesnt hate my moisturizer, so I dont have to worry about the products just sitting on top of each other. A little really does go a long way. Rowaida Abdelaziz
Get the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch sunscreen with SPF 100 for $12.99.
Get the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch sunscreen with SPF 100 for $12.99.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra Light Tinted Sunscreen
Im too lazy to put on makeup, so this evens things out a little and is also a mineral sunscreen, so I can put it around my eyes, because the chemical sunscreen burns and burns. Lisa Yeung
Get the La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 mineral ultra light tinted sunscreen fluid for $33.50.
Get the La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 mineral ultra light tinted sunscreen fluid for $33.50.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer With SPF 30
If youre dark-skinned its really hard to find a sunscreen lotion that doesnt make you look ashy, purple or stripy. This one [doesnt do those things]. It feels like my favorite moisturizer and I know Im getting protected. The bottle lasts a long time and you can wear it under makeup. TK Matunda
Get the Aveeno Positively Radiant daily moisturizer with SPF 30 for $12.54.
Get the Aveeno Positively Radiant daily moisturizer with SPF 30 for $12.54.
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