I get asked for sunscreen recommendations over and over again. This will be my master list that I will continue to update and edit. Please let me know if you have any sunscreens you love and I will check ingredients to see if it passes the test. Happy Sunscreening!
DAILY FACIAL SUNSCREENS
EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 – Great for those with acne-prone skin or new to the sunscreen game
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Zinc Oxide and 100% Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ – Great for Sun Damaged Skin / those with pre-cancerous lesions
TINTED FACIAL SUNSCREENS
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
Revision Skincare Intellishade Original Tinted Moisturizer SPF 45
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Mineral Ultra-Light Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 50
EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Face Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
SUNSCREENS FOR DARKER SKIN TONES
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
*The sunscreens below go on clear and lightweight for even the darkest skin tones. These are chemical based sunscreens and does have fragrances, so be cautious with sensitive skin. Unfortunately, the best way to get a true clear sunscreen is to use chemicals such as avobenzone or oxybenzone. Try some of the above first and if it is still not clear enough try some of the below!
Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 *only has avobenzone, no oxybenzone
SuperGoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
BODY SUNSCREENS
EltaMD UV Lotion Zinc Oxide Full-Body Broad-Spectrum SPF 30+ Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion
EltaMD UV Aero Full-Body Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 45 – Favorite spray sunscreen – mineral based
Vanicream SPF 35 Sport Sunscreen – Completely mineral based sunscreen. Great for kids/sensitive skin or allergy prone.
SUNSCREENS FOR CHILDREN/PREGNANCY AND VERY SENSITIVE SKIN
Vanicream SPF 35 Sport Sunscreen – Completely mineral based sunscreen. Great for kids/sensitive skin or allergy prone.
EltaMD UV Pure Kids Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 47 – Completely mineral based sunscreen. Great for kids/sensitive skin.
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen – No Chemical Actives – SPF 30+ – Completely mineral based sunscreen. Great for kids/sensitive skin.
Thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
ON-THE-GO SUNSCREENS
Eau Thermale Avene High Protection Beige Tinted Compact, Broad Spectrum SPF 50+