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Favorite Sunscreens for the Face for Women 40+
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items I was born and raised under the California sun and had the sun damage to show for it. However, since I got my skincare dialed in I've been able to reverse a lot of it. Using sunscreen religiously is key! These are some of the best sunscreens for wome...
This is a clear and won't leave a cast. It works well under makeup. I like that it has a super high SPF!
Neutrogena Clear Face Serum Sunscreen with Green Tea, SPF 60+
This is oil free, so best for someone with oily skin. It has a high SPF!
Neutrogena Oil-Free Age Shield Face Sunscreen with SPF 70
This is also a good one for oily skin or mature skin prone to breakouts and acne which can happen during peri and post menopause.
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 50
I really like this tinted mineral sunscreen. I've used a few tubes of it. It comes in different shades and goes on like a BB cream so you can wear it alone if you don't wear makeup but want a little foundation-like coverage. I will say, if you have v...
Australian Gold SPF 50 Tinted Face Sunscreen
This is a really nice tinted all mineral sunscreen with a high spf.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Ultra Light Face Sunscreen SPF 50
This is oil free and won't clog pores. It works well in humidity and goes on clear.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Face Sunscreen SPF 60y
The spf on this one is crazy good! I like that you can use it on both your face and your body.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk Body & Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 he-Posay | Ulta Beauty
This has a weightless gel-like finish. It works great as a primer under makeup.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50Supergoop! | Ulta Beauty
This is super hydrating and great for normal to dry skin!
Supergoop! Sunrise Glowscreen SPF 40 with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
This is not greasy and also goes on clear. It works well under makeup.
Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Face Lotion SPF 50
This is a really popular and affordable tinted chemical sunscreen that comes in 3 shades. It's super hydrating, so it's good for normal to dry skin, and works well as a primer under makeup, too.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Sunbeam Suntouchable Whoa Glow Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen
I've used this often, especially over the winter because it's really hydrating for dry skin. I'd say it's a little greasy feeling, especially for oily skin.
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion with Sheer Tint SPF 30 -
This is a great mineral sunscreen. It definitely leaves a white cast, so it's great for super fair to fair skin tones. It has a high spf and has thick coverage. If you definitely don't want the sun baking your face, this is the one to use!
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50
I love the DRMTLGY facial sunscreens! This is one of their combo sunscreens (mineral and chemical). It comes in both a matte and a dewy finish. It adds nice coverage with a soft tint and has a high spf!
DRMTLGY Anti-Aging Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46
This is currently my favorite physical sunscreen. It's by far the smoothest tinted mineral sunscreen I've ever used. I have very dry skin with sun damage (thank you Cali life!) and this covers really nicely! I wear it alone because the coverage is so...
DRMTLGY Tinted Moisturizer SPF 44 Universal
This is a good tinted sunscreen for oily skin.
EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Face Sunscreen, SPF 46
This is a super popular all mineral tinted sunscreen that you can wear alone or under makeup!
EltaMD UV AOX Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
This is another popular tinted mineral sunscreen from EltaMD. This one is good for dry skin. It goes on white then colors to blend with your skin!
EltaMD UV Daily SPF 40 Tinted Face Sunscreen
This one is a little spendy, for the size, but it's rated really highly. It's on my list to try because it acts as a color corrector and a foundation! It comes in a ton of colors and also includes anti-aging ingredients!
IT Cosmetics Light CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ty
This is an oil free chemical sunscreen that's light weight and oil free. It also helps control oil, so it'd be best for oily skin and maybe a bit to drying for dry skin.
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 42
The best thing about this sunscreen is the tint. There are a ton of shades to choose from!
Supergoop! Protec(tint) SPF 50 Sunscreen Skin Tint
This is a universal tint mineral sunscreen that has peptides and anti-aging ingredients.
Isdin Photo Eryfotona Ageless Ultralight Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
This is a sheer mineral sunscreen with a natural finish that shouldn't leave a white cast.
Supergoop! Mineral Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30
If you have a Trader Joe's near you, this is a great clear and smooth chemical sunscreen for your face. This is a clear gel, that stays clear and it feels velvety on the skin. I really like using this one on the back of my hands!
Trader Joes Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40
This article includes many of the sunscreens I recommended!
You Should Be Wearing Sunscreen on Your Face Every Day
This is a good article on some products you can use that combine skincare with sun protection for mature skin.
Aging Skin Shouldn’t Use Just Any Sunscreen—Here’s Why