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Sunscreen is a year-round must-have, but especially helpful when the weather gets warmer and the sun stays out longer. Even if you’re working from home every day and saving your leisurely walks or daily run for the early evening, having the best sunscreens for 2023 on hand ensures that your skin is shielded from sun damage, seen and unseen. And this year, the options are more expansive than ever.
Understandably so, sunscreen isn’t exactly fun to apply. The ones we used as kids smelled weird and added an extra step to our routines. Sadly, a lot of them still leave behind an ugly white-gray cast that only looks worse when we attempt to cover it with makeup. Thankfully, brands have been upping their game in recent years so we’re not stuck with the old-school traditional formulas we tend to skip. Now, we have setting sprays infused with SPF protection, mousse and mist formulas that leave us feeling refreshed and lightweight lotions that blend down into a clear finish.
Ahead, I’ve gathered some of the best sunscreens to launch so far this year for every budget, some of which also provide protection from the blue light pollution emitted from our laptops and phone screens.
The cult-fave Unseen line — with its invisible, weightless and scentless formula — is now available for your body!
Mineral sunscreen gets a bad rap as being white and pasty but Kosas’ new SPF is anything but. The hypoallergenic sunscreen protects skin with 21.7 percent non-nano zinc, hydrates with hyaluronic acid and plumps and smooths with peptides and ceramides.
Sunscreen doesn’t half to cost as much as a fancy dinner out. The Inkey List’s affordable option provides broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection, plus 8 percent polyglutamic acid, squalene and glycerin for hydration and a dewy finish. Plus, there’s no white cast and no pilling under makeup. Even with all these ingredients, it’s the most affordable full-size sunscreen at Sephora.
You can actually use this face mist sunscreen over makeup so it’s perfect to have on hand during the day. Plus, the vintage look couldn’t be cuter. And it’s 20 percent off from March 30th through April 2nd.
This mineral sunscreen has vitamin C and 16.3 percent zinc oxide to create a physical barrier that reflects UVA and UVB rays.
As much as we say over and over that sunscreen is a must, it can be a bit of a bummer. You have to take the time to apply it, make sure it sinks in and doesn’t get on your clothes, and reapply when you get sweaty. Why not have some fun with it? Vacation’s new sunscreen comes in what looks like a whipped cream can and comes out, yes, in a whipped formula. Of course, it’s not all aesthetics. The water-resistant, vegan, SPF 30 feels ultra-light and comfortable while being free of oxybenzone, octinoxate, PEG and parabens. It hydrates, too, with coconut oil, aloe vera, banana extract, shea oil and vitamin E. And it’s 20 percent off from March 30th through April 2nd.
You already know Hero from its stellar pimple patches. The brand has expanded into skincare and now, a lightweight sunscreen
that won’t clog your pores.
Your sunscreen from last year is probably expired. This set includes everything you need for summer, all the trendy sunscreens you’ve been dying to try, with a retail value of $150.
This cult-fave SPF and makeup primer now comes in a sheer bronzy hue.
When you’re heading to the pool or the beach, it can be cumbersome to carry the essentials: sunscreen and your Emotional Support Water Bottle. Cult-fave handbag designer Susan Alexandra came up with a cute way to solve our problem with a hand-beaded, colorful crossbody bag. There’s a larger space for your water bottle and a side pocket for sunscreen — specifically, Supergoop!’s (Re)setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40. This way, you can refresh your makeup and reapply your sunscreen at the same time. Get both in one summer-ready kit.
This lightweight sunscreen sits so well under makeup and leaves zero white cast. Fans have been waiting forever for this one and they’re not disappointed. The vitamins, antioxidants and soothing chamomile make for a luxe experience.
This vitamin C-infused mineral sunscreen
also contains vegan marine collagen, squalane, cucumber and aloe to nourish and help plump skin.
Sunscreen doesn’t have to be boring. This lightweight mineral sunscreen is tinted with a matte finish, making it a great makeup primer.
This sensitive skin-friendly sunscreen also contains hydrating avocado oil and softening vitamin E. Luckily, it’s stil lightweight and non-comedogenic.
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This mineral sunscreen doesn’t just protect skin from UVA/UVB rays. It also helps correct discoloration and prevents future hyperpigmentation with antioxidants (jojoba, squalane and tomato extract) and beet root extract for stimulating vitamin D production.
This mineral sunscreen contains silk extracts to soften and hydrate skin, as well as zinc oxide 10 percent and red algae extract to provide UVA/UVB protection. The formula has a bit of tint to it but goes on sheer.
Fans of Glow Recipe’s watermelon line (like Lizzo!) are going to go crazy for this glowy sunscreen. But it doesn’t just look good. It protects your skin with broad-spectrum SPF 50.
An actually breathable SPF 60 mineral sunscreen that makes your skin look better when you’re wearing it? That’s Kinship’s new ultra-hydrating and water-resistant (!!) SPF.
You can improve your skin and protect it at the same time. Algae, zinc, blue sea kale and hemp seed hydrate skin, while mineral, non-nano zinc oxide provides broad-spectrum UVA / UVB SPF 30 sun protection.
Another fave pimple patch brand has expanded into stellar skincare and lightweight sunscreen. This chemical-mineral hybrid is a sensitive- and acne-prone-skin serum but leaves behind a pretty dewy glow.
This oil-free, non-comedogenic formula has a soft matte finish so it’s great under makeup.
Mineral sunscreen in an easy-to-use spray? Yes, please! We especially love this unscented version for sensitive skin. And of course, it has broad-spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 50+.
The cult-fave brand rolled out sunscreen packed with nourishing aloe vera and coconut oil to soften skin. Of course, the full-spectrum SPF 50 protects skin against UVA and UVB rays, as well as blue light and infrared light, as well.
This lightweight, unscented sunscreen was designed for even the most sensitive skin. It provides daily sun protection with sheer zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with prebiotics and skin-soothing vitamin E.
It’s hard to believe this is Sunday Riley’s first-ever sunscreen but the brand wanted to ensure it packed a two-for-one punch. It’s both a physical and chemical sunscreen, with a 99.99 percent oil-free formulation for all skin types. Broad-spectrum SPF 30 protects skin with octisalate, octocrylene and zinc oxide—without a white cast. Plant-based xanthophyll provides blue light defense while antioxidant turmeric offers that environmental protection.
Hydrate and protect your skin from the sun all at the same time. This non-comedogenic sunscreen (meaning, it won’t clog your pores) contains UVA/UVB filters and antioxidants, as well as hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin.
Non-nano zinc oxide provides the physical protection you need against harmful UVA/UVB rays, as well as shields against blue light. Of course, there’s also broad-spectrum protection whether outside in the sun or working from home in front of the window.
Don’t sleep on this mineral sunscreen with UVA/UVB coverage, as well as Hikari Bleu to defend against blue light, SkinBlitz as a barrier against pollutants and vitamin C to help brighten skin.
Made with aloe vera and coconut oil, this lotion nourishes skin while it protects it from UVA and UVB rays.
Here’s a sheer, lightweight, and easy-blend formula that blends down into a clean dry and matte finish. Layer this under makeup or wear alone for water-resistant protection for up to 80 minutes. The formula is also biodegradable, gluten-free, and reef-safe.
The non-nano zinc oxide in this versatile sunscreen protects against outside UV rays as well as blue light pollution from phone and tablet screens. Notable ingredients include a mushroom complex for reducing redness, green tea for targeting inflammation, hyaluronic acid for hydration.
For those who find traditional sunscreen to be drying, this cream-to-water formula is a 30 percent hyaluronic acid complex and an exclusive Pentavitin technology that helps keep the skin hydrated for up to 72 hours.
Mist and “reset the day” with this mostly organic sun protecting-mist formulated with multiple ingredients that shield the skin from outdoor UV rays and indoor blue light pollution.
The standout function of this skin-nourishing sunscreen is its ability to cover every part of your body, even as you flip it upside down to apply in hard-to-reach places.
This facial sunscreen works for all skin types is quick-absorbing with just a hint of tint for easy application and a glowy finish when you’re on the go.
You’ll want to keep applying this irresistible whipped formula all over your body for a hit of sun protection and moisture, all thanks to coconut oil and antioxidant-rich blue sea kale.
This face and body can keep up with an active lifestyle thanks to its exclusive “synchro shield” technology that kicks into overdrive when you’re in heat or water.
This sunscreen is a first of its kind 100 percent non-nano zinc oxide formula infused with calming water lily and moisturizing squalane.
Gently exfoliate and shield your face from sun damage simultaneously with this gel, powered by probiotics and fruit enzymes.
This multi-beneficial sunscreen is dermatologist-approved for its effective mineral formula and added (responsibly-sourced) mica for a subtle shimmer effect.
A sunscreen and moisturizer in one infused with green tea to ward off redness and vitamin C for a gradually brighter complexion.
Don’t forget your scalp is skin, too. This lightweight mist provides protection to your head without weighing down the hair.
Choose from this yummy fragrance or unscented and get both a face and body sunscreen that feels ultra-lightweight for every day.
A combo of zinc oxide, octisalate and octocrylene provide well-rounded sun protection, while antioxidant-rich vitamin E protects skin and green tea and aloe treat and repair any damage.
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