Experts’ bonus points: If you’re looking for calmer skin (on top of reliable mineral sun blocking), you’ve come to the right place: This sunscreen contains a range of soothing ingredients, including allantoin, bisabolol, and niacinamide.
One tester said: “For a simple ‘no-makeup’ makeup look, this can replace your foundation, since it has a tint and completely covers and evens out your skin. It blended well with my skin and evened out any blemishes or flaws. It’s light and doesn’t get cakey like a lot of foundations I use. Even with my dry skin and eczema, it left me with an incredibly dewy look! Oh, and it’s SPF 50?! The cherry on top!”
Best Tinted SPF, Chemical: Naked Sundays CabanaCrème Hydrating Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 50+
Why we love it Now here’s an efficient product: Naked Sundays’s CabanaCrème is a sunscreen, moisturizer, and lightweight complexion corrector in one pretty purple tube. It makes skin feel hydrated, even and looks good. It also works as a primer for makeup.
Experts give bonus points for: The CabanaCrème contains tried-and-true moisturizing ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid.
One tester said: “It’s creamy, light, moisturizing, and absorbent, and it doesn’t leave a cast like a lot of sunscreens do. It creates an even look and isn’t oily or greasy. Overall, this is a fantastic sunscreen that won’t make you break out. I’ve used it consistently and will buy more when it runs out.”
YSE Skin Glow SPF30 is the best tinted SPF.
Why we love it If you’re willing to get a little spendy, YSE Beauty’s Skin Glow primer with SPF 30 is an investment-worthy upgrade for your standard daily sunscreen. It provides solid sun protection and also acts as a moisturizer.
Experts give bonus points for: This primer is a combination of chemical sunscreens and niacinamide. Niacinamide helps to hydrate the skin, and improve its brightness.
One tester said: “You can use it alone or with makeup, it truly does make your skin glow, and the texture is really nice on your skin. It doesn’t feel overly cakey and even has a good smell. It blended seamlessly, which surprised me. The bottle is also super pretty and looks nice on my vanity!”
The Best Facial Moisturizer Chemical: Biore UV Aqua rich Weightless Moisturizer 30
Why we love it If pretty much every sunscreen feels too heavy for your liking, it’s time to try Biore’s Aqua Rich SPF. It is fast-absorbing, doesn’t leave a white cast and feels refreshing and light on the skin.
Experts give bonus points for: This chemical sunblock is oil-free, and contains hyaluronic Acid. It is an effective moisturizing component that is lightweight.
One tester said: “The sunscreen goes on very smoothly and it quickly sinks into my skin, with a nice hydrating feel. It has a slightly cooling sensation, and doesn’t leave any residue or oiliness behind. I found myself consistently going back to this product.”
Best Serum SPF: Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50+
Why we love it Equal parts serum and sunscreen, this lightweight serum is formulated to prevent sun damage and help improve the skin’s texture.