THE 33 BEST SUNSCREEN PRODUCTS OF 2023 FOR HEAD-TO-TOE PROTECTION

Staying true to its “makeup for skin care freaks” ethos comes Kosas’ first-ever sunscreen, which also doubles as a moisturizer and makeup primer. On top of mineral SPF 40 protection, the formula is stacked with ceramides and peptides to smooth, plump, and blur imperfections while the universal tint prevents a white cast.

A sunscreen that lives up to its name, this lightweight lotion blends seamlessly into skin with a soft velvety finish, thanks to a cocktail of chemical and physical SPF filters. Plant-based xanthophyll (lutein) and turmeric offer extra antioxidant protection.

Saint Jane sees your complaints of thick, chalky mineral sunscreens and raises you with its luxurious, smoothing face lotion. Along with shielding skin from UV/UVA rays, Sun Ritual is stacked with a blend of florals — including jasmine, desert rose, and hibiscus — for a boost of antioxidants.

The hydrating Universal Glow Daily Defense Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF 40 combines antioxidants, ectoin, and botanical extracts to smooth skin and protect against UV and blue light damage.

There’s a reason why Supergoop!’s Glow Screen is that girl on TikTok, Instagram, and in the dermatologist and esthetician communities. The lightweight lotion doubles as a makeup primer and leaves skin with a luminous “glazed donut” finish. It comes in four shades to complement a range of skin tones, from fair pink pearlescent to deep bronze.

MIT- and Harvard-educated scientist Sophie Bai couldn’t find a sunscreen that didn’t exacerbate her eczema or leave a white cast on her skin tone, so she went to the lab and created her own mineral formula, Pavise Dynamic Age Defense SPF. The sunscreen features DiamondCore Shield Technology, a patented form of physical sunscreen filter zinc oxide that goes on completely undetected. The result is a multitasking product that functions as a sunscreen, moisturizer, and anti-aging treatment.

Don’t be intimidated by the marigold tint of Live Tinted’s mineral sunscreen. When massaged onto the skin, it blends flawlessly, resulting in a healthy glow with no white cast in sight. For true minimalists, the formula can serve as your moisturizer and primer, too.

Unbelievably gentle and moisturizing, Le Prunier’s silky SPF is ideal for anyone who dreads putting on sunscreen, especially if many formulas tend to make you break out or cause irritation. The product offers mineral SPF 31 coverage, plus all of the healing, hydrating, and antioxidant benefits of the brand’s cult-favorite Plum Beauty Oil.

This creamy balm is made to hydrate, moisturize, and, most importantly, protect your lips against harmful UV rays. Its soothing formula is made with mineral sunscreen and moisture-rich ingredients to provide long-lasting smoothness throughout the day. And just when you think this little number couldn’t work any harder, you’ll be happy to find that it’s packed with antioxidants to fight signs of aging and keep your lips looking youthful.

Who says you can’t have SPF protection with your favorite beauty staples? Apparently, they never met these glossy lip balms by CAY Skin. In three juicy shades, rose, berry, and clear, these hydrating balms will give your lips a touch of glassy color with UVA/UVB protection in just one swipe. Thanks to nutrient-rich ingredients, such as aloe stem cells, sea moss, and Vitamin E, that lock in moisture, your lips will stay soft and shiny all day long.

A tinted lip balm fortified with SPF is a no-brainer for year-round use — especially come summer. If you’re the type who likes a natural shade and finish you can rely on daily, this multitasking balm will easily become your new favorite. Formulated with creamy shea butter, both avocado and olive oils, plus the addition of SPF 30, it’s nourishing to make your lips feel supple while shielding them from harmful sun exposure. There are even seven lush shades to choose from, each delivering a wash of color along with its skin benefits.

Tried and true, there’s a reason why this all-weather lip balm by Burt’s Bees has remained a beloved staple since its 2017 debut. As one of the original sun-protecting lip products, its formula, made with natural zinc oxide, seamlessly blended with the brand's signature ingredients to deliver protection with no white cast. Today it continues to be a favorite and its accessibility and affordability mean you can pick one up no matter where you are.

The efficacy of Paula’s Choice products is pretty well-respected in the beauty community, and the same can be said for this little workhorse. As a balm, it smoothes roughness and soothes chapped lips with softening hydrogenated oils and natural butters. But beyond its velvety formula, this tiny tube includes broad spectrum SPF 50 to fully protect the delicate skin from damaging sun rays in order to decrease the risk of skin cancer and early signs of aging.

True, you just can’t talk sunscreen without mentioning Supergoop! But among the brand’s cult-loved products, these poppy lipsticks are top-tier. In five varying shades of berry tones, they deliver a punch of color that’s also buildable for a bolder look and a finish that’s comfortable and just glossy enough. Plus, each juicy stick is formulated with SPF 30 and natural peptides to protect and enhance your lips with each wear.

One part radiant coverage, one part all-encompassing protection, Tower 28’s signature skin tint is a warm-weather favorite for a reason. The formula boasts 100% mineral UV protection, while the 17-shade color range (just expanded!) has something for everyone this summer.

From the moment Ilia introduced the Super Serum Skin Tint, it was clear that this was more than just an excellent product for sun protection — it was a legitimate industry game-changer. Framed as a sunscreen-skin care-makeup hybrid, the incredibly lightweight formula sinks into the skin like a true serum to soothe redness and hydrate fine lines, while the adjustable coverage evens out discoloration and shields against the sun.

Fans of full-coverage foundation love the seamless, complexion-perfection power of an all-over base, but Cle’s CCC cream — a best-seller from the beloved brand — pairs it with board-spectrum sun protection, too. The buildable formula features micro-capsule technology to blend out into a natural-looking finish and can be applied with a brush, fingertips, or a makeup sponge.

Looking as much like a luxe serum bottle as anything else, True Botanicals’ SPF-filled skin tint is aptly named. The product’s light-as-air weight on the skin, vast color range, and veil-like coverage make it one of the most undetectable products on this entire list — without sacrificing protection against harsh UV rays.

Top-reviewed and travel friendly, Alastin’s best-selling HydraTint sunscreen is a prime choice for summertime travels. Not only does the mineral formula guard against UVA/UVB rays, but the universal tint adds just enough coverage and glow for a big day out.

There’s a valid reason this SPF has won multiple awards and continues to be the brand’s most popular sunscreen. The innovative Cell-Ox Shield technology features broad-spectrum protection sans white cast while also thwarting free-radical damage via powerful antioxidants. Win-win, right?

This formula is widely loved for its lightweight feel and ultra-moisturizing properties. Indeed, packed with nourishing ingredients like shea butter and niacinamide, Vacation’s SPF is a rare kind of skin care hybrid that will transform your perceptions of chalky, technical mineral sunscreens for good.

When the word “ultimate” is in a product’s name, there’s a level of expectation that’s set. Luckily, Shiseido’s use of the word holds up — and then some. Perfect for more active days, this velvety formula features two key technologies: WetForce, which allows it to become more effective when perspiration and water are present, and HeatForce, which is activated by external heat.

While the superior sun protection and weightless feel offer plenty to rave about, the hero element of Neutrogena’s SPF is the Dry Touch capability. This unique technology allows for quick absorption and a clean, matte finish no matter how much you apply. This makes it great for on-the-go days when you don’t want to spend forever working your sunscreen into your skin.

This SPF has quickly risen to cult status as one of the first formulas developed specifically with women of color in mind. Great for everyday use, the product’s key natural ingredients like avocado, cacao, jojoba, carrot juice, and sunflower oil work together to protect the skin while keeping it soft and supple to the touch. It’s no wonder the sunscreen has grown such a wide-ranging fan base — the results speak for themselves.

This lightweight compact can be layered underneath makeup for base-level protection or can be used to quickly touch up areas where coverage has worn off throughout the day. With a high level of sun protection, the silky formula easily glides onto skin to smooth your complexion as it guards against UV rays. What’s even better is that this broad-spectrum sunscreen compact is tone-adapting to effortlessly enhance the appearance of your skin.

If you’re accustomed to dusting loose powder on after applying your makeup, this sheer formula makes a nice alternative for the summer. Its finely milled texture is made to minimize pores and fine lines to boost the overall appearance of your skin and protect against sun damage. The finish, while not completely matte, effectively eliminates shine and softly blurs any imperfections.

For a quick, protective touch-up, you’ll want to keep this handy innovative stick around. The clear balm-like consistency uses Heat Force and Wet Force technology to create an invisible shield of protection that increases its effectiveness when in the water or extreme heat that causes your skin to sweat. Plus, the stick application means that you can easily apply it all over the face or simply to problem areas that tend to lose product first, such as the T-zone. But the cherry on top of this unique sunscreen stick is that its sheer formula is makeup-friendly and can be layered on top without disturbing your look.

While your hands probably aren’t the first body part that comes to mind when thinking about sun care, they should be. Whether you’re out and about in the city or working in the garden, your hands are likely seeing a lot of sun on a daily basis with little protection. That’s where this emollient-rich hand cream comes in. Crafted with mineral-based sunscreen and nourishing fruit and floral extracts, it’s the perfect hand cream to soften skin and guard against damaging rays that can age hands over time.

Truly innovative, Colorscience’s Sunforgettable powder is formulated with physical mineral SPF filters that are meant to sit on top of the skin as opposed to sinking into and clogging pores. These hardworking particles act as a shield deflecting the sun's harmful rays in order to fully protect your skin. Powered by the brand's patented EnviroScreen Technology, the formula is also water-resistant, which means you don’t have to worry about losing any protection to sweat right away. But when you are ready to reapply, simply brush your skin lightly with the soft-bristled brush to deliver protection all over.

Yes – if you’re not already using a scalp sunscreen, prioritize one this summer. COOLA’s fan-favorite mist dispenses a water-based SPF that won’t add weight, buildup, or stickiness, but does provide an extra layer of protection for that delicate scalp skin – and your expensive highlights, which can dull and oxidize in the sun.

Think of this spray-on hair protection as more than a primer against heat-styling – it’s like a pre-game for whatever the day might throw at your hairstyle. The formula is loaded with a distinct six-oil blend that reduces frizz, adds hydration for air-drying and blow-drying, and UV filters keep hair protected against the sun.

When hair — both color-treated and virgin — spends too much time in the sun, it can oxidize, which is a recipe for unwanted orange tones and overall brassiness. Morrocanoil’s protective spray not only keeps the sun’s rays from ruining your color, but also shellacks it in a cocoon of moisture thanks to the formula’s proprietary argan oil.

Your beach bag is incomplete without a scalp and hair SPF, and this SunBum mist is as good as it gets. The product-concentrating nozzle makes mirror-free application a breeze, while the non-sticky formula coats you in protection without adding grease or weight where you want it least.