The most important step in every skincare routine: face sunscreen. Wearing and reapplying a daily sunscreen can help protect your skin from sun damage and prevent premature aging. Whether you're headed out for a day swimming at the beach or dodging puddles in the rain, sun exposure of any kind can be damaging, so finding a solid sunscreen routine is crucial. As important as wearing a facial sunscreen is, the greasy feeling, clogged pores, and oily shine some leave behind can make you want to skip that step altogether. That’s why it’s important to find a product you actually want to wear every day.
To help you discover your new favorite face SPF, our editors tested dozens of top-selling sunscreens on the market, wearing them on planes, to the park, the beach, the gym, and everywhere in between to see which performed the best. We tested a mix of both chemical and mineral sunscreens, as well as varying formulas—from invisible gels and sticks to tinted moisturizers. We also consulted an expert dermatologist to help guide our search, keeping key ingredients and SPF protection levels in mind. And we made sure to find options for every skin type—whether your skin is more dry, oily, sensitive, or requires a mineral formula, we've got you covered. Below, the 11 best face sunscreens to throw in your Dopp kit or beach bag this summer and beyond.
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I asked Dr. Cybele Fishman, an aesthetic and medical dermatologist, for guidance on what to look for when shopping for a new face sunscreen. “SPF only measures protection to UVB, not UVA, and UVA is a risk factor for melanoma, as well as aging of the skin,” Dr. Fishman says. “So it's important to look for a sunscreen that says broad spectrum and is above SPF 30.”
When it comes to how much sunscreen you should be using, Dr. Fishman recommends more than you might think—about a shot glass worth, or two tablespoons, every two hours to be most effective.
Dr. Fishman prefers a mineral sunscreen for all skin types: “No one is allergic to zinc and titanium—they are inert. Oxybenzone is a common cause of contact allergy and is bad for coral reefs. Plus, mineral sunscreen blocks both UVA and UBV,” she says. But if your favorite sunscreen is made with chemical ingredients, don't worry: “The best sunscreen is the one you will actually use,” Dr. Fishman says. “So for me, the important thing is that you find something you like that has broad spectrum coverage (UVA and UVB) and is above SPF 30.”
Don't forget to put sunscreen on any exposed skin (face, neck, and hands) when you're in a car. Dr. Fishman warns that UVA gets through windows, meaning you need sun protection whether you're in the passenger
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