Shield Your Skin With the 12 Best Face and Body Sunscreens on Amazon
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Sunscreen is the most important step in your daily routine, regardless of the season. According to dermatologists, protecting your face and body from the sun’s harmful rays is one of the best things you can do for your skin, from maintaining an even complexion to avoiding skin cancer down the road. And Amazon as so many options to shop — many of which are on sale as a part of Amazon Prime Day beauty deals.
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If you hate the goopiness, smell or a white cast residue of sunscreen, we’ve got great news for you: The very best sunscreens on Amazon are invisible, scentless and don’t feel like liquid Play-Doh to guard your skin from UV beams. What’s more, the best facial sunscreens can now also help control oil, boost moisture and create a matte finish (so you’re not applying makeup to an oil-slicked face).
Our list highlights top Amazon sunscreens for different skin tones, skin types, and preferences. These picks come with glowing reviews, and many have been tested by our WWD Shop editors. Here are our favorite — and some of Amazon’s bestselling — sunscreens for your face and body. Get shopping now to save during Prime Day, which ends tonight!
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Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
Sun Bum’s Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray is the number one bestselling sunscreen on Amazon, beating of thousands of competitors with rave reviews from happy shoppers who call it “best I’ve ever had.” The lightly-scented mist delivers a veil of SPF onto your skin without feeling sticky or slimy.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
This sunscreen might be look simple, but it’s a social media sensation: The product has over 1 million views on TikTok. Not only is the CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion oil-free so you won’t break out, but it also contains three essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to keep the skin moisturized without appearing greasy or sticky.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch SPF 70
This sunscreen is one of Neutrogena’s top sellers because it goes on super sheer, feels lightweight and absorbs quickly into skin, never leaving behind a white cast. Formulated with the brand’s proprietary Helioplex Technology, the sunscreen provides broad spectrum coverage from both UVA and UVB beams.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch SPF 70
Mario Badescu Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Mario Badescu is known for creating spa products that don’t require a big spend. This Mario Badescu Mineral Sunscreen provides broad-spectrum sun protection while moisturizing the skin with proven hydrators like hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Reviewers report no white cast.
Mario Badescu Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
For days when you’re by the water, nothing is better than Neutrogena’s Beach Defense Sunscreen Spray SPF 50. The formula is designed to stand up to the elements, staying put when you’re swimming, sweating, or stuck in the wind — and shoppers love how quickly the sunscreen absorbs.
Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
Coola Organic Scalp Spray + Hair Sunscreen
Scalps are often forgotten about during the sunscreen application process, but if you part your hair, that line of exposed skin is directly in harm’s way. Coola’s spray solves the problem with a blend of plant-based antioxidants and SPF 30 to protect the skin on your scalp. The sunscreen spray also helps prevent UV color fade.
Coola Organic Scalp Spray + Hair Sunscreen — 2 Pack
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick
For those who can’t be bothered with sticky sprays or creamy lotions, a sunscreen stick could be the right option for you. Cetaphil’s formula is non-comedogenic, water resistant for up to 80 hours, goes on sheer and protects the microbiome by locking in moisture.
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick
Isdin Mineral Brush Powder
This palm-sized powder sunscreen is small enough to throw in your bag when you expect to be out and about all day long in the sun. This transparent powder can be used alone or for touch ups throughout the day while also mattifying shiny skin.
Isdin Mineral Brush Powder
Tizo Non-Tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
Tizo’s liquid SPF is ideal for those who struggle with acne, oily or otherwise congested skin, thanks to its gentle, paraben free formula. “I have oily, acne-prone, sensitive skin, so finding a sunscreen that doesn’t break me out or leave my face super shiny has been really difficult,” writes one reviewer. “This sunscreen is super light and doesn’t leave that heavy/sticky/slimy feeling that other facial sunscreens tend to do.”
Tizo Non-Tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Sunscreen
A great option for everyday protection, the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Sunscreen will keep your skin shine-free all day long. It contains both silica and perlite to absorb excess oil and reduce shine long-term. And if you’re extra active during the day (or simply live in a hot climate), you can rest assured you won’t sweat this formula off — it’s water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Sunscreen
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen
“I was hesitant to purchase this sunscreen because of how expensive it is, but it was totally worth it,” writes an Amazon reviewer. “This sunscreen is perfect! I experienced no peeling or white cast and the texture feels like a foundation primer and doesn’t look or feel greasy.” This Supergoop option is my go-to because it is totally clear, gentle and leaves my skin matte — even my boyfriend (who never wears sunscreen) has started to use it.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen
EltaMd UV Physical Sunscreen SPF 41
EltaMd’s tinted sunblock has no chemical UV filters, instead tapping mineral-based ingredients zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for protection. It’s oil-free, light as a feather, water resistant and offers a hint of subtle color.
EltaMd UV Physical Sunscreen SPF 41
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Meet the Authors
Kaitlin Clark is a New York-based writer and editor. Clark wrote the original version of this story on the best Amazon sunscreens.
Claire Sullivan is the Senior Beauty and Lifestyle Commerce Editor for Footwear News and WWD, where she writes and edits beauty, fashion and lifestyle stories. She has over six years of experience as a writer and editor for national media outlets including Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle, and Byrdie. She keeps her finger on the pulse of all things related to beauty and wellness, including the best sunscreens you can shop on Amazon. Sullivan contributed to the 2023 update of this story, adding new bestsellers and top-rated sunscreens to shop on Amazon. Learn more about us here.
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