15 Face Sunscreens That Play Nice With Makeup
With one one of these silky SPF formulas, sun protection never felt so good.
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The excuses are over. Layer one of these luxurious SPF creams, powders, sticks, or gels as the last step in your skincare routine, right before makeup.
Impressive SPF 50 protection in a tinted cream that feels lighter than most foundations. It hydrates and covers acne scarring with ease, while leaving behind a subtle glow.
It Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+, $38, ulta.com.
This all-mineral sunscreen is perfect for sensitive or reactive skin types. It blends in clear and weightless, so you can move right on to foundation.
Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++, $65, murad.com.
Sweep this lightweight setting powder over your face to mattify skin and add a quick layer of SPF45 mineral protection.
Supergoop! 100% Mineral Invincible Setting Powder SPF 45, $30, supergoop.com.
This silky sunscreen smells and feels just like the most luxurious day cream you could imagine–except it happens to also be spiked with major broad-spectrum SPF 50.
Clé de Peau Beauté 'Protect' Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+, $120, nordstrom.com.
Consider this a replacement to your favorite daytime serum. The milky formula is packed with antioxidants to fight free radical damage, plus invisible and weightless SPF 50.
La Roche Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum with Sunscreen, $45.50, target.com.
Perfect for tossing in your straw tote on a weekend getaway, this sunscreen won't irritate even the most sensitive-skinned in your family, including the kids.
Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 50+, $42, shiseido.com
This weightless mineral formula is lightly tinted and ideal for acne-prone/oily skin types. Plus, it's got vitamin E to pack an additional punch against free radicals.
Kiehl's Super Fluid UV Mineral Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50+, $38, kiehls.com
The micropigments in here instantly blend with your natural skin tone, so you don't have to fear any white streaks. Oh, and it smells exactly like the beach (and we don't mean like sunscreen at the beach).
Bareminerals Prep Step Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Shield Daily Prep Lotion, $30, bareescentuals.com
A nice perk, in addition to the UV protection: The pinkish tint of this sunscreen illuminates skin and softens dark spots.
Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day UV Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50, $34, sephora.com
This fragrance-, paraben- and- preservative-free sunscreen checks all the boxes for sensitive skin types, while also gradually reducing the appearance of melasma.
VMV Hypoallergenics Armada Indoor Outdoor Skin Cover, $50, vmvhypoallergenics.com
Our go-to for long outdoor runs or dipping into the pool, this one is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.
COOLA Classic Face Sport SPF 50 White Tea Moisturizer, $32, coolasuncare.com
The chicest bottle we've come across, with the ingredients (moisturizing jojoba oil and anti-inflammatory balloon wine oil) and fragrance (smells like watermelon, kind of) to match.
Susanne Kaufmann SPF 25 Sun Cream Cell Protection, $89, net-a-porter.com
Smooth a few pumps of this clear, gel-like sunscreen under your makeup in place of a primer and you're good to go.
Cover FX Clear Cover Invisible Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 30, $45,coverfx.com
This pocket-sized, push pop sunscreen glides on smoother than any other SPF stick we've tried.
Promise Organic SPF 30 Coconut Sunscreen Stick, $10, cvs.com
This creamy, lightweight formula contains micronized zinc oxide (aka instant SPF 50 sunscreen protection) so you don't have to wait 30 minutes before going outside.
BeautyRx Solar Defense Sheer Sunscreen SPF 50, $42, beautyrx.com
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