15 Best Face Sunscreens, According to Dermatologists 2024

Best Multitasker: Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF”,”dek”:[“div”,[“p”,[“sub”,”Original photo courtesy of “,[“em”,”Glamour”],” senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle”]],[“p”,”If you’re shopping for zinc-oxide-based sunscreen, look for at least 10% of the active ingredient, says “,[“a”,{“href”:”https://springstderm.com/physicians/kunal-malik-md/”,”target”:”_blank”},”Kunal Malik, MD”],”, a board-certified dermatologist at “,[“a”,{“href”:”https://springstderm.com/”,”target”:”_blank”},”Spring Street Dermatology”],” in New York City. At 12%, this lightweight formula delivers. And it’s also recommended by “,[“a”,{“href”:”https://www.mdcsnyc.com/provider/marisa-k-garshick-md”,”target”:”_blank”},”Marisa Garshick, MD”],”, a board-certified dermatologist at “,[“a”,{“href”:”https://www.mdcsnyc.com/”,”target”:”_blank”},”MDCS Dermatology”],” in NYC, who says it also contains iron oxide, antioxidants, and a patented Enviroscreen technology to protect against pretty much everything: UVA and UVB, blue light, pollution, and infrared radiation.”],[“p”,”It also boasts an antioxidant-rich ingredient list that makes it a great hydrating pick for anyone with dry skin. And if you’re looking for some coverage, you’ve come to the right place. This sunscreen has a buildable matte finish, available in four shades.”],[“p”,[“em”,”Glamour”],” staff writer “,[“a”,{“href”:”https://www.glamour.com/contributor/hanna-lustig”,”target”:”_blank”},”Hanna Lustig”],” uses the formula every day. “The formula is hydrating enough to glide over dry patches and problem areas, but within minutes it dries down to a semi-matte finish with surprisingly substantial coverage.” Hear that, oily-skin girlies? This one is for you, too.”],[“p”,[“strong”,”Active ingredients:”],” Antioxidants, iron oxide, zinc oxide / “,[“strong”,”SPF:”],” 50 / “,[“strong”,”Water-resistant:”],” Yes, up to 40 minutes / “,[“strong”,”Size:”],” 1.8 oz.”],[“ul”,[“li”,[“strong”,”What we love:”],” Universal tint; lightweight; water- and sweat-resistant”],[“li”,[“strong”,”What could improve:”],” Expensive”]],[“p”,[“em”,”Save when you shop the best face sunscreens with these “,[“a”,{“href”:”https://www.glamour.com/coupons/dermstore”,”target”:”_blank”},”Dermstore promo codes”],”.”]]],”functionalTags”:[],”id”:”64419134d68f8d9a8160fb9d”,”isHedClickable”:false,”isPromotion”:null,”name”:”Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF”,”offers”:[{“offerUrl”:”https://www.amazon.com/Colorescience-Protection-Shield-Formula-Medium/dp/B093W7CDWD/”,”price”:”$51″,”currency”:”USD”,”purchaseUri”:”https://cna.st/p/2h8zKZvUAqv9ZBD2LWAJSVZJMZo3t1Xwzf8DPWfmzpvRZ1XHbRfRmkbVA9mD5zk3McS9z2cpmVS9Wn3YL8gvvLikzdd28wutwi1auKq85CScDX3od1PyCBzEJka1hEWvU9g3o176bhjacqij7AkfKXCPqqQB9NU9c5Xgk6YxdsBSQihGuU”,”sellerName”:”Amazon”,”countryCode”:”US”,”reducedPrice”:””}],”promotionHed”:null,”promotionText”:null,”socialIconsProps”:{“links”:[{“network”:”Pinterest”,”label”:”Post to Pinterest”,”url”:”https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glamour.com%2Fgallery%2Fbest-face-sunscreens&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.glamour.com%2Fphotos%2F66479371b442c3e195fd2a32%2Fmaster%2Fw_1200%2Cc_limit%2Fcolorscience%2520(1).png&description=Colorescience%20Sunforgettable%20Total%20Protection%20Face%20Shield%20Flex%20SPF”}]},”itemSocialSharesProps”:{“showBookmark”:false,”links”:[]},”showLocalisedOffers”:true,”isUpcEnabled”:true,”index”:6,”showClampedProductDescription”:false,”order”:6,”totalCount”:15,”preHeaderOne”:”7/15″,”showOrderedGallery”:false,”hasAffiliateLinkDisabled”:false,”layout”:”ProductEmbed”,”component”:”unified_product_card”}”>

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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF

Best for Sensitive Skin: Blue Lizard Sensitive Face Mineral Sunscreen”,”dek”:[“div”,[“p”,”It may not look like anything fancy, but “,[“a”,{“href”:”https://www.sperlingdermatology.com/about/our-story/?campaignid=brand&keyword=shari%252520sperling&network=search&utm_source=google&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz7uRBhDRARIsAFqjulmwFb8-DjqMFrPvqqt96Pa6hTG_qqXWUC4af8_TPSE7pCBoryLm2a0aAv2FEALw_wcB”,”target”:”_blank”},”Shari Sperling, MD”],”, a board-certified dermatologist in New Jersey, says this chemical- and paraben-free lotion is one of the best face sunscreens for sensitive skin. Families take note: Derms say it’s also a great pick for kids and babies, so you can stock one formula for the whole family.”],[“p”,”The broad-spectrum formula also contains hyaluronic acid, which keeps things moisturized and helps tame irritated skin. Plus, the packaging has a unique feature she says can help if you’re not sure how strong the sun is: The cap or bottle changes color when exposed to the sun, signifying it’s time to slather on some lotion. Our testers also appreciated that this hardworking formula is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.”],[“p”,[“strong”,”Active ingredient:”],” Zinc oxide / “,[“strong”,”SPF:”],” 30 / “,[“strong”,”Water-resistant:”],” Yes, up to 80 minutes / “,[“strong”,”Size:”],” 1.7 oz.”],[“ul”,[“li”,[“strong”,”What we love:”],” Gentle; hydrating; color-changing cap or bottle”],[“li”,[“strong”,”What could improve:”],” May leave a white cast”]],[“p”,[“em”,”Save when you shop the best face sunscreens with these “,[“a”,{“href”:”https://www.glamour.com/coupons/target”,”target”:”_blank”},”Target promo codes”],”.”]]],”functionalTags”:[],”id”:”6463c8686d7e8ff7ccf5e2d2″,”isHedClickable”:false,”isPromotion”:null,”name”:”Blue Lizard Sensitive Face Mineral Sunscreen”,”offers”:[{“offerUrl”:”https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PRZF5GM”,”price”:”$17″,”currency”:”USD”,”purchaseUri”:”https://cna.st/p/2h8zKZvUAqv9ZBD2LWAJSVZJMZo3t1Xwzf8DPWfmzpvRZ1XHbRfRmi8zfvdM59zxi9YoF9FRamBDd994MeamXRoHmnvAiUz9f92nZsQZhstAKYtpVBhPEW56qmLbgNBKgXQoDtmt44bcd8VmmVJ6qAJhw9tB7stDNTQvxisCHMmpUyLSDU”,”sellerName”:”Amazon”,”countryCode”:”US”,”reducedPrice”:””},{“offerUrl”:”https://www.target.com/p/blue-lizard-sensitive-face-mineral-sunscreen-lotion-spf-30-1-7-oz/-/A-80139626?ref=tgt_adv_xsf&AFID=google&CPNG=Beauty&adgroup=37-11″,”price”:”$17″,”currency”:”USD”,”purchaseUri”:”https://cna.st/p/2h8zKZvUAqv9ZBD2LWAJSVZJMZo3t1Xwzf8DPWfmzpvRZ1XHbRfRmi8zfvdM59zxi9YoF9FRamBDd994NWEg1Z7WrM1Rp9q4RnbpFd5mc4CJ56WYMt3JKLjjcVX93Hn8oFTDSp3rvZzs5CZWi2pzspTtRemXcEAhf1ywSpjmepW6B9sgRt”,”sellerName”:”Target”,”countryCode”:”US”,”reducedPrice”:””},{“offerUrl”:”https://amzn.to/3NwNhme”,”price”:”£24.99″,”currency”:”GBP”,”purchaseUri”:”https://cna.st/p/2h8zKZvUAqv9ZBD2LWAJSVZJMZo3t1Xwzf8DPWfmzpvRZ1XHbRfbmC2tncJuVRWCNsqC4GUYJfMojdEtp8kkgHXdr5oiTVpUms3sJWyqjX6jpsMb7cePvD2TGGrXMqtXCXTrtp8TSRUBDcvJ83ow1YFqh4b7EAaYXbCujP27gEJoQPH1rN”,”reducedPrice”:”£17″,”sellerName”:”Amazon”,”countryCode”:”GB”}],”promotionHed”:null,”promotionText”:null,”socialIconsProps”:{“links”:[{“network”:”Pinterest”,”label”:”Post to Pinterest”,”url”:”https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glamour.com%2Fgallery%2Fbest-face-sunscreens&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.glamour.com%2Fphotos%2F6463c8a07a9c8b0dde5a2156%2Fmaster%2Fw_1200%2Cc_limit%2FScreen%2520Shot%25202023-05-16%2520at%25202.16.19%2520PM.png&description=Blue%20Lizard%20Sensitive%20Face%20Mineral%20Sunscreen”}]},”itemSocialSharesProps”:{“showBookmark”:false,”links”:[]},”showLocalisedOffers”:true,”isUpcEnabled”:true,”index”:7,”showClampedProductDescription”:false,”order”:7,”totalCount”:15,”preHeaderOne”:”8/15″,”showOrderedGallery”:false,”hasAffiliateLinkDisabled”:false,”layout”:”ProductEmbed”,”component”:”unified_product_card”}”>

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Blue Lizard Sensitive Face Mineral Sunscreen