Summer is fast approaching, and the truth is that even on the least sunny days of the year, SPF remains the one beauty step you should never skip. Whether you are heading on vacation, sweating through a city commute, sitting by the pool, or simply trying to avoid looking like a leather handbag by 40, finding the right SPF matters. We have done you the biggest favour by breaking down our Holy Grail picks across every sunscreen category. Straight from our faces to yours, these are the best SPFs worth adding to your daily routine this summer and beyond.
Best Face SPF
Supergoop! Mini Glowscreen SPF 40 Sunscreen
My go-to for many years, without a doubt, was Supergoop! Glowscreen. I still think it is easily one of the best out there, especially if you want a snatched complexion. It comes in a few shades, and I love this pocket-sized version for on-the-go. Julia Remillard, US Commerce Writer
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer SPF 30
With my super sensitive skin, I can only tolerate super gentle formulas. I have used LRP for years, and it has never once failed me. This SPF 30 formula is great for days when I just want to smooth on some moisturiser before heading out. It is light and gentle, with a creamy feel and ceramides to lock in moisture for hours. Tanya Sharma, US Commerce Writer
First Aid Beauty Hydrating Sunscreen with Colloidal Oatmeal
This lightweight SPF milk from First Aid Beauty delivers broad-spectrum sun protection while feeling more like a hydrating serum than a traditional sunscreen. Packed with soothing colloidal oatmeal and skin-quenching ingredients, the formula melts seamlessly into skin with a breathable, non-greasy finish that works beautifully under makeup. Julia Remillard, US Commerce Writer
Kiehl's Better Screen UV SPF 50+ Serum
This is really the crème de la crème if you are looking for something light, silky feeling, SPF-packed, and suitable to wear both solo and beneath makeup. Kiehl's is a skincare force, so it is no surprise that they included collagen peptides in this powerhouse product. It is never too early to protect your skin, and this does an amazing job of covering all the bases. Tanya Sharma, US Commerce Writer
COOLA Classic Face Sunscreen Mist SPF 50
I do not know about you, but I love a little refresh and reset on long hot summer days! This COOLA mist is my favourite because you just spray it on, and it is small enough to go in my purse. I often use it to set my makeup. Julia Remillard, US Commerce Writer
Quick Flick 3-in-1 Sunscreen, Setting Spray, & Hydration Mist
Quick Flick is a fun Aussie brand with the cutest range, and I have been obsessed with their multitasking sun spray since I first tried it. It is everything all in one, providing broad-spectrum SPF 50+ protection while working overtime as a makeup primer and guard against blue light damage. It is also super hydrating, with vegan squalene and hyaluronic acid leaving my skin super glowy and soft. Tanya Sharma, US Commerce Writer
Best Body SPF
Vacation Classic Whip SPF 50
I have to say that I am a sucker for this viral TikTok-famous sunscreen that goes on like whipped cream. Vacation SPF products truly do pass my test with protection, scent, and texture too. If you have not tried this funky pick yet, definitely add it to the summer packing list. Julia Remillard, US Commerce Writer
Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen SPF 60
You cannot beat a good budget sunscreen like this one from Aveeno. The brand's products have always been a dream for my skin, and this SPF is just right for summer, packing in SPF 60 coupled with light hydration that lasts the day. It also contains Aveeno's hero prebiotic oats, which adds a little extra TLC for sensitive skin. Tanya Sharma, US Commerce Writer
Kopari Golden Sunglaze Sheer Body Mist SPF 50
I was hooked on Kopari's luxe body mist sunscreen from the first spritz. It has a delicious guava scent and is packed with super nourishing ingredients like moisturising hyaluronic acid and antioxidants vitamins C and E. On top of being the perfect beach companion, it leaves skin with a sexy and natural looking glow. Tanya Sharma, US Commerce Writer
Sun Bum Sunscreen Scalp Spray SPF 30
This SPF scalp spray from Sun Bum is basically the beach-day essential people forget they need until their scalp is burnt like a rotisserie chicken part line. The lightweight mist delivers SPF 30 protection without making hair greasy or crunchy, while the fast-drying formula keeps strands feeling soft, protected, and summer-ready. Julia Remillard, US Commerce Writer
Sincerely Yours Sunny Side Up Mineral Sunscreen
This beauty brand tends to be known for its Gen Alpha marketing, but as a 26-year-old woman I cannot get enough. I am a huge fan of their moisturiser and now this full body SPF that goes on silky and leaves no residue. Julia Remillard, US Commerce Writer
Native Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide
I have always loved Native from its body soap to its deodorant, and this sunblock is so good too. It has a classic rub-in white to clear style, is lightweight, and unscented for maximum versatility. Honestly, this is my go-to for serious sun exposure. Julia Remillard, US Commerce Writer
Best SPF-Infused Makeup
Tarte Creaseless SPF 30 Mineral Powder Sunscreen
As a sensitive skin girly, I tend not to wear tons of makeup, and when I do it NEEDS to have added SPF because I am also fair skinned. This new brush-on powder from Tarte that has 30 SPF has been a recent favourite of mine. It locks in my makeup without adding any heaviness. Julia Remillard, US Commerce Writer
Supergoop! Glow Gloss SPF 40 Lip Balm
I will forever recommend this smoothing balm to anyone who asks. Lips are often overlooked, but protecting your pout is just as important as guarding your skin from harsh ultraviolet rays. With SPF 40, this formula is available in four sheer shades and mouth-watering flavours like vanilla and strawberry. Tanya Sharma, US Commerce Writer
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm SPF 50
This viral SPF colour balm from Colorescience delivers the perfect mix of makeup and sun protection with a creamy, blendable formula designed for cheeks, lips, and even eyelids. The mineral SPF 50 balm adds a gorgeous flush of colour while helping protect skin from UV rays, pollution, and blue light, making it the ultimate 'your skin but glowy and expensive-looking' multitasker.
Nudestix Nudescreen Blush Tint SPF 30
I have used this tint for a couple of years and still cannot get over how creamy and buildable it is. A little bit is all it takes to add a flush to my face, and it also works overtime as a tint for the eyelids and lips. It is one of the best additions I have made to my summer beauty routine and comes in so many pretty colours, including my favourite Pink Sunrise. Tanya Sharma, US Commerce Writer
Saie Slip Tint Tinted Moisturiser
Tinted moisturiser is my go-to year-round, but I am especially in love with Saie's because it handles heat and humidity so beautifully. It is available in 14 shades and provides the prettiest wash of sheer colour for a really polished look no matter how hot it gets. The finish is dewy and radiant, and I love the mineral-based formula and the addition of hyaluronic acid for moisture. Tanya Sharma, US Commerce Writer
Lanolips Sun Balm SPF 30
Contrary to belief, you seriously do need SPF for your lips, ladies! This one from Lanolips comes in clutch for me during every beach day and tropical vacation. It has a faint pineapple scent that you will fall in love with. Julia Remillard, US Commerce Writer
Best Overall
EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Red Color Correcting Green SPF
As someone who has extremely fair skin, I struggle with redness and nearly nothing works to stop it. It also means my skin needs added SPF year-round. This incredible EltaMD SPF seriously does the trick by adding sun protection and helping to neutralise my pigment. Julia Remillard, US Commerce Writer
Naked Sundays CabanaClear Water Gel SPF50 in Illuminating
I have been a huge fan of Naked Sundays for years now and swear by several of their products, but especially the CabanaClear face sunscreen. I just switched to this new illuminating version and I wear it every single day after I wash my face in the morning. It adds just the right amount of glow. Julia Remillard, US Commerce Writer
Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer
There are few products I swear by more than this primer. It is absolutely worth every penny, packing SPF 50 with hyaluronic acid to both protect and soften my skin all day long. There is no unsightly cast left behind, and it instantly leaves my complexion smooth and glowing, but wears equally well beneath makeup. Tanya Sharma, US Commerce Writer
