Summer Essential: The Best Sunscreens for Face, Lips and Body
Sunscreen has come so far in the past decade. The product selection is vast and you can easily avoid that goopy feel that was the norm years ago. When I was growing up there were so few choices and they all made me feel gross and miserable. The great thing is that now, there is an SPF for all. Here are my all time favorites based on ingredients, overall feel and body parts. I like to use different products on my face, lips and body. Remember to reapply your sunscreen no matter what you are doing often. Dermatologists say to reapply every two hours and way more if you are in the water or sweating. For athletics and swimming be sure to use water resistant formulas.
I always have lots of sunscreens available for any given time. There is some in my golf locker, in my purse, pool tote and lots in my medicine cabinet. I don’t tend to stick to one brand, I like to mix things up. I do have my favorites I’ve had great luck with all of these time and time again.
Suncreens for the Face
When it comes to sunscreen for the face you can go with tinted or untinted formulas. If I’m going to an event I might use the tinted as a foundation, but typically I stick to the clear formulas. I like to use products that leave a matte finish so I can apply other makeup over it.
Dermatologists love this product line! This broad spectrum SPF 50 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid by La Roche-Posay is a mineral sunscreen and lightly tinted. $33.50
This dry touch SPF 60 sunscreen absorbs excess oil even on the hottest, stickiest days, great for acne prone skin. Anthelios Clear Skin by La Roche-Posay $19.99
This facial serum with sunscreen is broad spectrum SPF 50 with daily antioxidants Anthelios AOX $42.50
These Coola Sun Silk Drops SPF 30 are a potent infusion of plant stem cells, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid helps promote skin radiance and youthful-looking skin year-round. $46.00
If you are looking for a water resistant face cream this SPF 50 by Shisedo is an excellent choice! $30.60
This fabulous, lightweight SPF 46 UV Clear sunscreen by Elta MD is great for oily, acne prone skin. It also comes in tinted and more moisturizing formulas for dryer skin. I see this line in every dermatologists office. $46
This broad spectrum oil-free daily face protector by Clinique can be worn alone or as an invisible primer. $22.53
This Classic Face Sunscreen by Coola is anything but. It’s got so much to offer being non greasy, lightweight, hydrating, 80 minute water resistant, 70% organic ingredients and SPF 50. $32
This SPF 50 Skin Perfecting & Beautifying BB Cream by Kiehl’s helps to conceal imperfections with lightweight, buildable coverage. It is clinically proven to correct skin tone irregularities $32.30
Sunscreen Powders for Face
Set your makeup and apply your sunscreen at the same time with these brush on powders. Easy to keep in your purse for touch ups throughout the day.
This SPF 45 Invincible Setting Powder by Supergoop leaves a soft, matte finish. It has moisturizing properties too to help prevent a caked on look. $30
This brush on sunscreen by Colorescience® is an all-powerful, all-mineral skin shield that provides total protection in one convenient, on-the-go application. $65
Sunscreens for the Lips
Don’t forget those smackers! Keeping your lips looking lush, plump and beautiful is most important. Here are some fabulous sun sticks to choose from. While we are on the subject of lips, also check out my favorite picks for lip plumpers and glosses (non SPF)
Coola’s SPF 30 liplux formula is a staple in my makeup bag and beach totes. You can wear it under your favorite lip color. Vitamin and antioxidant-enriched formula soothes and nourishes, while a unique blend of fruit butters like raspberry and avocado hydrates the delicate skin of the lips. $12
This SPF 50 Glow Stick by Supergoop delivers glow-boosting hydration plus broad-spectrum when you are on the go. Apply to skin after your moisturizer to lock in hydration, $25
Use this SPF 45 sun stick by Clinique for fragile areas, including your eye area, lips, nose, earlobes and even scars. $20.40
Sunscreens for the body
Many people forget that they need to take care of their body when outdoors as much as they do their face. These sunscreens will protect and help nourish your skin, many have antioxidants and other beneficial skin ingredients. They feel great too!
This Anthelios SPF 60 spray by La Roche-Posay is an alcohol-free spray sunscreen. Goes on as a visible lotion for gapless, even coverage. $35.99
Just the name Melt-In Sunscreen Milk sounds fabulous, doesn’t it?! This multi-award winning sunscreen with advanced protection in a fast-absorbing, velvety texture is great for face and body. $35.99
This 7oz Elta MD SPF broad-spectrum sunscreen is oil free, water resistant up to 80 minutes. It glides on super easy and I love the aerosol free pump. $49
Supergoop’s Play Sunscreen is for exactly that…playing in the sun no matter what kind of day it is. Fast-absorbing, lightweight, nongreasy formula perfect for everyday use on your face and body. $19
For those of you who prefer sprays this Sport spray by is a great choice and it smells lovely too! A continuous nonaerosol, water-resistant sunscreen with SPF 50 protection. $36
This spray by Supergoop is water resistant, great for the pool or beach. This formula uses 35% less alcohol than other sprays. It’s formulated with vitamin C, which penetrates skin and revitalizes its appearance for a more radiant complexion while fighting free-radical damage too. $19
Clinique Sun Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Body Cream contains innovative SolarSmart technology which stabilizes high-level protection against the aging and burning effects of UVA and UVB rays. $24.23
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