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The Best Sunscreens for Your Face

Updated Dec 10, 2022
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The best sunscreen for your face is the one you’ll actually use every day. It’s perfectly fine to use the sunscreen that you put on your body on your face as well, though face-specific formulas can be lighter and more moisturizing. To find facial sunscreens to suit a range of different skin types, tones, and sensitivity levels, we considered dozens of options and conducted brand-concealed testing with a panel of 14 testers who have different skin types and complexions. Some of our recommendations are more moisturizing, some contain no chemical UV filters, and others play better on dark skin or under makeup.

Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50, nicely scented, available in bulk

Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50

Nicely scented, available in bulk
This chemical formula is designed for the face and body. It rubs in easily and appears nearly transparent once applied. It has a light, pleasant scent and comes in four sizes, including an 18-ounce jug that’s very affordable on a per-ounce basis.
We recommend
Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30, more moisturizing, but stickier

Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30

More moisturizing, but stickier
This moisturizing sunscreen is lightly scented and thick, and it leaves a dewy finish. But some testers had a hard time rubbing it in.
We recommend
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40, no white cast whatsoever

Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

No white cast whatsoever
This clear chemical sunscreen is a good choice for wearing under makeup or for those with dark skin. However, it’s on the greasier side of our picks, and it’s pricey.
We recommend
Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40, a less expensive clear option, only in stores

Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40

A less expensive clear option, only in stores
Another clear chemical sunscreen, this formula looks and feels a lot like Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 but costs a lot less. It’s harder to find, however.
We recommend
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30+, a classic mineral formula (that can appear chalky)

Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30+

A classic mineral formula (that can appear chalky)
This bright-white sunscreen spreads well and is less expensive than the competition.
We recommend
Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50, a splurge-worthy mineral option

Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50

A splurge-worthy mineral option
This physical sunscreen is thick and neutral-smelling. And, most importantly, it didn’t leave a white cast on our panelists’ skin.
We recommend
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen SPF 30, moisturizing, can leave a white cast

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen SPF 30

Moisturizing, can leave a white cast
If you prefer a smaller pump bottle, this combination sunscreen is a good option and will protect your skin just as well as any non-moisturizer formula. But it’s a tad greasier than others we recommend.
We recommend
Olay Complete Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30, very moisturizing, potentially greasy

Olay Complete Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30

Very moisturizing, potentially greasy
We found this combination sunscreen to be thicker and more moisturizing (if a bit harder to rub in) than the competition. It may leave a white cast on dark skin.
We recommend

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