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UNDER COVER
7 Best Sunscreens Under Makeup for Smooth, Pill-Free Wear
Sun protection that won’t come at the expense of a good makeup day.
By Christa Joanna Lee
COOL, CALM, COVERED
8 Sunscreens That Won't Stress Your Sensitive Skin
Found: the most soothing SPF protection.
By Jessica Kasparian and Christa Joanna Lee
SUN IN A MILLION
8 Best Sunscreens for Mature Skin That Protect and Plump Skin All at Once
Curb UV-induced wrinkles and age spots with these potent formulas.
By Sarah Han and Christa Joanna Lee
SUN'S OUT, SPF ON
10 Best Face Sunscreens That Go Above and Beyond UV Protection
New launches come and go, but our favorite SPFs are here to stay.
By Sarah Han and Christa Joanna Lee
JUST ADD SUN (SERUM)
Ilia’s First Sunscreen Is Here, and It’s Already a Staple in Our Routines
The new Sun Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 gives our skin that radiant finish we’re always chasing.
By Christa Joanna Lee
RECALL ALERT
Here's Why Medik8 Recalled One Of Its SPF 50+ Sunscreens
Don't throw your SPF out just yet, though—if you're in the U.S. or the U.K., you're in the clear.
By Kara Nesvig
MOISTURIZED AND UNBOTHERED
10 Best Moisturizers With SPF for Hydrated, Protected Skin
Beloved ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and peptides keep skin looking plump and smooth.
By Sarah Han, Deanna Pai, Jennifer Hussein, and Lily Wohlner
BREAKING NEWS
The FDA Finally Proposed the Approval of a New Sunscreen Filter in the U.S.
If all goes to plan, bemotrizinol will be the first sunscreen innovation since the '90s. Here's what we know.
By Kara Nesvig
ABOUT TIME
A New Sunscreen Filter Is Coming to the U.S. Next Year
It’ll be our first since the last millennium.
By Kelly Dobos
The Balm-Diggity
7 Best Lip Balms With SPF to Keep You Glossy and Protected
They have the perks of your favorite balm or oil, but zero white cast or off-putting scents.
By Lily Wohlner
LIFE'S A BEACH
7 Best Australian Sunscreens for Maxed-Out Sun Protection
The top formulas come from Down Under.
By Jenny Berg
SCREEN TIME
6 Best Scalp Sunscreens to Protect Your Part
Don't overlook this vulnerable area.
By Christa Joanna Lee
One to Watch
E.L.F. Just Launched an $18 Sunscreen Version of Its Viral Halo Glow Filter
We tried it first and can confirm it's time to get your FYPs and wallets ready.
By Sarah Kinonen
Allure Beauty Box
Naked Sundays SPF50+ Collagen Glow 100% Mineral Sunscreen Has a Radiant Finish I Don’t Mind Reapplying
Yes, sun protection is practical—but now it’s also an enjoyable step in my routine.
By Elizabeth Siegel
CALL ME, ZINC ME
7 Best Mineral Sunscreens for Coverage Without the White Cast
No irritation, no ashiness—just gentle, effective SPF.
By Sarah Han, Jennifer Hussein, and Annie Blackman
BODY-ODY-ODY-ODY
9 Best Chemical Body Sunscreens That Actually Do Their Job
They smell good, feel great, and protect like nobody's business.
By Jailynn Taylor
BRIGHT IDEA
Derms Say These Are the Best Sunscreens for Melasma
They contain key ingredients to keep patches at bay.
By Jenny Berg
HANDS DOWN
Sun Gloves Are the Summer Accessory You Might Be Missing
Hands are one of the first areas to show signs of aging.
By Marie Lodi
SUPER SPFS
5 Best Supergoop Sunscreens for Gold-Standard SPF Protection
Comfortable wear, zero white cast, and radiant finishes.
By Sarah Han
stop the shine
These Are the Best Sunscreen for Oily Skin Types, Full Stop
No grease, no sweat.
By Jennifer Hussein, Deanna Pai, and Jessica Kasparian