It’s time to have fun in the sun!
At the top of your to-do list: stock up on sunscreen. It’s a must for ensuring your time outside doesn’t do damage to your skin.
There are already hundreds of wonderful options to choose from, but every year new serums, sprays and sticks hit shelves with impressive ingredients and new technology that makes the process (we know it can feel like a chore) easier than before.
Check out the gallery ahead for the best new formats to protect your face and body whether you’re on the street, or at the beach!
Best Spray
This spray was made with outdoor activities in mind. Not only is it water- and
sweat-resistant, the nonsticky mist has a minty scent to keep you feeling fresh when the heat is on.
Buy It! Neutrogena Sport Body Spray SPF 70, $13; target.com
Best for Lips
The skin on your lips is thinner, so don’t forget to protect it too. This silky zinc oxide balm is infused with shea butter to keep the area moisturized and has a glossy finish.
Buy It! Seaweed Bath Co. Clear Mineral Lip Shine SPF 20, $13; amazon.com
Best Stick
The purse-friendly format is a must-have for touch-ups. For this solid, Glow Recipe added everything fans love about its bestselling Dew Drops serum, from skin-care ingredients that improve tone to the signature dewy finish.
Buy It! Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dew Balm SPF 45, $30; glowrecipe.com
Best Clear
Yes, clear! The latest innovations eliminate the need to worry about a white cast. Among these transparent options, this formula stands out for its skin benefits: It’s loaded with nourishing omegas from chia seeds to help strengthen the skin barrier.
Buy It! Murad Multi-Vitamin Clear Coat SPF 50, $42; murad.com
Best Everyday
The Outset cofounder Scarlett Johansson just dropped her first sunscreen, and the fragrance-free mineral lotion gets our stamp of approval for being chock-full of hydrating ingredients and ceramides to lock in moisture to keep skin feeling smooth and soothed.
Buy It! The Outset Hydrasheer 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, $44; theoutset.com
Best Tinted
Wearing foundation and sunscreen can feel extra uncomfortable when it’s sticky outside. This tinted SPF, which comes in 14 buildable shades, combines coverage and protection into one stress-free step.
Buy It! Supergoop! Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50, $44; supergoop.com
Best with Makeup
Sunscreen needs to be reapplied at least every two hours. That’s no easy feat when you’re all glammed up. Supermodel and Kora Organics founder Miranda Kerr solved that problem with this lightweight, mineral SPF serum, which blends incredibly well without disturbing your makeup and leaves a soft glow so pretty, you’ll look forward to adding more layers throughout the day.
Buy It! Kora Organics Silky Sun Drops SPF 30, $56; koraorganics.com