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Sunscreens I’ve Actually Bought & Tried ☀️
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items Apparently I collect sunscreen 😂 These are the face sunscreens, body lotions, sprays, oils, mineral formulas, and tattoo-protection products I’ve personally purchased and tried. I’m including what I genuinely love, how each one feels or smells, and ...
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Face Sunscreens
Easy Sunscreen Sprays
Body Lotions, Oils & Glow
Mineral & Sensitive-Skin Sunscreens
Tattoo Sun Protection
Face Sunscreens
Face sunscreens that work alone, under makeup, or whenever I want protection without a heavy white cast.
I’ve purchased this in more than one size because it’s one of my favorite face sunscreens. It goes on completely clear with no white cast, feels weightless, and has a smooth, velvety finish that works perfectly as a makeup primer.
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
A great option when I want something thinner and more fluid than a traditional face sunscreen. The watery texture spreads easily, feels lightweight, and layers nicely with the rest of my skincare.
Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion SPF 50
A dependable and more affordable face sunscreen for everyday wear. It feels moisturizing without being extremely heavy and gives me SPF 50 protection without leaving an obvious white cast.
Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Lotion
I love the convenience of a sunscreen stick for applying around the nose, cheeks, ears, and other easy-to-miss areas. It’s compact, mess-free, and perfect for throwing into a purse or outdoor bag for touch-ups.
Baby Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick
This set is a great way to try multiple clear Supergoop formulas without committing to every full-size product. The smaller sizes are also convenient for travel, your purse, or keeping in an outdoor bag.
Clear Favorites Invisible SPF Kit
Easy Sunscreen Sprays
Lightweight sprays that make applying and reapplying sunscreen much quicker—especially during outdoor and water days.
This makes reapplying sunscreen so easy, and I genuinely love the way this entire brand smells—it smells like an actual vacation. It sprays on clear, feels lightweight, and doesn’t leave me covered in a thick white mess.
Classic SPF 50 Water-Resistant Sunscreen Spray - Vacation Inc
This SPF 50 body mist smells SO good! The Whipped Coconut scent always gets me compliments, and people are surprised when I tell them it’s actually sunscreen. It feels lightweight and is easy to reapply throughout the day.
Whipped Coconut PLAY Antioxidant Body Mist SPF 50
This is for anyone who wants their sunscreen to feel more like a fun body product. It smells beachy, sprays on easily, and makes wearing SPF feel much less like a chore.
SOL DE JANEIRO Rio Radiance SPF 50 Body Spray ...
A dependable spray sunscreen that’s easy to apply quickly over the arms, legs, and other larger areas. It’s a convenient everyday option for beach, pool, lake, and paddle-boarding days.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Broad Spectrum
This is the higher-SPF version I purchased for days with lots of direct sun exposure. The spray format makes covering the body and reapplying much faster than using a thick lotion.
Sun Bum Original SPF 70 Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
A convenient family option when you don’t want to fight with rubbing thick white sunscreen into everyone. It sprays on clear and is much easier to apply to kids who refuse to stand still.
Sun Bum Kids' Clear Sunscreen Spray - SPF 50 - 6oz
A straightforward, affordable spray sunscreen that’s easy to keep on hand for outdoor days. It covers larger areas quickly and makes reapplication less annoying.
Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
I bought the three-pack because sunscreen disappears quickly in a family. The SPF 70 spray is easy to apply, and the multipack lets me keep bottles in different bags so we’re less likely to forget it.
Beach Defense® Spray Sunscreen SPF 70
Body Lotions, Oils & Glow
Traditional lotions, moisturizing oils, and glowy formulas for protecting the body without boring sunscreen vibes.
Sunscreen, but make it pretty! This moisturizing SPF 30 body oil gives my skin the prettiest shimmer and glow without feeling like thick, chalky sunscreen. It’s water-resistant and smells amazing—an easy 10/10 for me.
"VACATION" Shimmer Oil SPF 30 | SPF 30 Body Oil
I love the signature Vacation scent because it smells like summer instead of typical sunscreen. The lotion rubs in without leaving a noticeable white cast, feels good on my skin, and gives me higher SPF 50 protection.
Classic Sunscreen Body Lotion with SPF 50 Protection
A great choice when I want my daily body lotion and sunscreen in one step. It feels more like a moisturizing everyday product than heavy beach sunscreen, which makes it easier to wear regularly.
Sun Bum Daily SPF 50 Sunscreen Body Lotion ...
A classic body sunscreen for beach, pool, and outdoor days. It spreads easily, feels moisturizing, and has that familiar Sun Bum summer scent that makes sunscreen a little more enjoyable.
Sun Bum Original Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50
This is a good option when I want lotion coverage without feeling extremely oily afterward. The dry-touch finish is especially helpful when I’m getting dressed shortly after applying sunscreen.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch SPF
I bought this for the classic tropical tanning-oil feel and scent. Just know that SPF 15 is much lower than the other options on this list, so it isn’t the one I reach for during long days of intense sun exposure.
Sun Bum SPF 15 Moisturizing Tanning Oil
Mineral & Sensitive-Skin Sunscreens
Mineral and gentle options I’ve purchased for sensitive skin, kids, and days when I want a different type of formula.
A mineral SPF 50 option for active outdoor days. It’s water-resistant and gives me an alternative when I want mineral protection instead of my usual chemical sunscreen formulas.
Blue Lizard Sport Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
I bought this as a mineral spray option for sensitive skin. It combines the convenience of a body spray with SPF 50+ protection, so it’s easier to apply and reapply than a thick mineral lotion.
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
Tattoo Sun Protection
Targeted SPF products for helping keep tattoos protected when they’re exposed to the sun.
This makes it easy to apply sunscreen directly over individual tattoos without covering my entire body in lotion. The stick is compact, mess-free, and convenient for keeping in my bag when my tattoos will be exposed.
Devoted Creations Tattoo Fade Protection Stick SPF