10 Best Sunscreens for your face
We have listed the top 10 sun creams of 2020. I know we have all been spending more time inside but it is vital that sunblock is used year-round.
You should always look for sunscreens with broad-spectrum coverage. This protects against UVB rays that cause burning and UVA rays that cause lasting damage. You should also use an SPF of 30 or higher, and reapply every two hours if you are in the sun.
Try not to stay in the direct sun for too long, take breaks, and always wear that sun hat!
EltaMD UV Shield
Broad-Spectrum SPF 45
Treat your skin to this sheer, oil-free facial sunscreen. Cosmetically elegant EltaMD UV Shield is recommended for oily to normal skin. It is ideal worn under makeup or alone. UV Shield can be used in conjunction with photosensitizing medications.
- 9.0% transparent zinc oxide
- Antioxidant protection combats skin-aging free radicals associated with ultraviolet (UV) and infrared radiation (IR).
- Cosmetically elegant formula
- Great for oily or acne-prone skin
- UVA/UVB sun protection
- Fragrance-free, oil-free, paraben-free, sensitivity-free, and noncomedogenic
The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends this product
as an effective broad spectrum sunscreen.
ANTHELIOS MELT-IN MILK SUNSCREEN SPF 60
MELT-IN SUNSCREEN MILK: Multi-award winning sunscreen with advanced protection in a fast-absorbing, velvety texture that leaves skin hydrated and smooth. Our most popular, best sunscreen, for the face and body is formulated with Cell-Ox Shield® technology: broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with antioxidants.
- Oxybenzone & Octinoxate-free sunscreen for face and body provides broad-spectrum SPF 60 protection
- Non-greasy, the fast-absorbing texture leaves skin hydrated and smooth with a velvety texture
- A powerful antioxidant complex to help protect skin from free radicals caused by UV rays
- Water-resistant (80 minutes)
- Formulated and rigorously tested for skin tolerance, even on sensitive skin
JULEP – No Excuses Face Sunscreen
Invisible Sunscreen Gel
What it is: A completely transparent, fast-absorbing face sunscreen in an essence-gel base that delivers broad-spectrum SPF 40 protection from UVA/UVB rays.
What it does: It goes on smoothly and dries quickly to a satin finish, making it perfect to wear under your makeup. Macro-Emulsion Technology encapsulates SPF actives into a vitamin-enriched essence-gel base that preserves the efficacy of all ingredients until the time of application, while rosehip seed oil delivers essential nutrients to soothe and repair and acts as an antioxidant to protect and decrease environmental damage. Melon extracts smooth softens, and brightens skin; camellia seed oil hydrates and clarifies; oxalis triangularis extract protects the skin from environmental damage with rich antioxidants; and vitamin E protects against dehydration and free-radical damage. Sunflower seed oil helps heal and retain moisture while providing an emollient texture that leaves your skin soft.
COOLA CLASSIC FACE ORGANIC SUNSCREEN LOTION SPF 50
The effortless everything. This organic, oil-free formula provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection while our proprietary plant-derived Full Spectrum 360° Complex helps mitigate the effects of HEV light (including blue light), IR, and pollution. This airy, antioxidant-rich formula also helps minimize free radical damage while plant stem cells and niacinamide helps promote radiant, youthful skin. Bonus: our transparent non-nano zinc oxide forms an airy-light veil that layers perfectly under makeup!
- 70%+ certified organic ingredients
- Broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection
- Water-Resistant (80 minutes)
- Sheer and lightweight, yet hydrates all-day
- Features Plant Protection™, our proprietary blend of naturally effective and antioxidant-rich nutrients
- Dermatologist tested
- Non-comedogenic
- TSA approved size
- Vegan / Non-GMO / Gluten-Free / Paraben-Free / Reef-Friendly*
- *Hawaii Reef Friendly Sunscreen Oxybenzone & Octinoxate Free
- 100% recyclable plant-based tubes sourced from sugar cane
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Zinc Oxide 3.4 Fl. Oz.
Eryfotona Actinica is a fast-absorbing, ultralight emulsion providing all-mineral broad-spectrum sun protection. Its innovative formula contains DNA Repairsomes®, naturally occurring enzymes that are clinically proven to repair existing sun damage. Eryfotona Actinica is the perfect lightweight sunscreen for all-day use, every day.
Size: 100 ml
Main ingredients: 11% zinc oxide, DNA Repairsomes®, vitamin E
Good to know: Water resistant, dermatologist recommended, no greasy finish
Awards: Sun Care Awards – Star Magazine, Best Sunscreen for Men – Ask Men, Sun Safe Award – Prevention Magazine
Skin concern: Sun damage
Skin type: All skin types
PREVAGE® City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Hydrating Shield
The first-of-its-kind skin shield to keep skin looking younger and brighter. PREVAGE® City Smart, a new level of skincare defense, combines pollution and UV protection with our DNA Enzyme Complex™ to strengthen skin.
New
PREVAGE® City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Hydrating Shield
+ DNA Enzyme Complex™
+ Anti-Pollution
+ Antioxidants
- STRENGTHENS skin’s natural defenses with a DNA Enzyme Complex™ to support natural repair systems
- PROTECTS against skin dulling pollutants with smart polymers to form an invisible skin shield
- DEFENDS against 98% of harmful UVB rays with a Broad Spectrum SPF 50 formula containing 100% micronized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide
- VISIBLY IMPROVES skin’s condition
- MAINTAINS SKIN HEALTH. Formulated with a powerful antioxidant blend to maintain optimal skin health even in the most heavily polluted cities2
SkinCeuticals PHYSICAL FUSION UV DEFENSE SPF 50 (Universal Tint )(50ml / 1.7oz)
Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 is a weightless fluid that combines 100% mineral filters with translucent color spheres for effective broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and an even, radiant finish. This high protection zinc oxide sunscreen also contains artemia salina, a plankton extract known to increase skin’s resistance to UV- and heat-induced stress.
- Sheer, tinted sunscreen adapts to most skin tones without a white cast
- Water-resistant for up to 40 minutes
- Boosts radiance for a more even, luminous complexion
- Helps boost skin’s natural defenses to environmental stress
- Paraben-free and fragrance-free; non-comedogenic
- Ideal for all skin types, even very sensitive skin
Colorescience Brush-On Sunscreen Mineral Powder for Sensitive Skin, Medium
Powered by EnviroScreen Technology, this portable, on-the-go brush goes beyond SPF to provide all-mineral, totally invisible protection from environmental aggressors such as UVA/UVB, pollution, blue light, and infrared radiation. Patented ingredients and an antioxidant-infused mineral powder protect against free radicals while hyaluronic acid hydrates for supple skin.
Easy to apply alone or over makeup for convenient SPF reapplication throughout the day. 90-day supply based on typical use.
- Water/sweat resistant (80 minutes)
- Hydrating and antioxidant-rich
- Antimicrobial bristles help protect the brush and maintain freshness
TIZO 2 Non-Tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 , 1.75 oz
TIZO2 is a non-tinted facial mineral sunscreen that offers cosmetically elegant sun protection with a matte finish. TIZO2 layers invisibly under makeup to replace one’s foundation primer.
- Physical broad-spectrum protection; great for post-procedure use
- Gentle enough on ALL skin, even the most sensitive skin
- Photostable, will not degrade in sunlight
- FREE of chemical sunscreen filters, dyes, fragrances, oils, and preservatives
- Reef Friendly
- Net Wt. 1.75 oz/50 g
Jan Marini Skin Research Marini Physical Protectant SPF 45, 2 oz.
Description:
Marini Physical Protectant SPF 45 utilizes purely physical filters for broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection to decrease the risk of premature skin aging. This weightless tinted physical sunscreen features a universal tint and microscopic oil absorbing particles for additional oil control with a sheer, matte finish. Green tea extract and alpha bisabolol provide enhanced antioxidant benefits while soothing and calming the skin. This broad-spectrum tinted sunscreen is suitable for all skin types.
Skin Types:
Dry
Normal/Combo
Oily
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