The Best Daily Sunscreens

The Best Daily Sunscreen for Face and Body

Sunscreen is an integral part of my beauty routine, and I have tried my fair share of formulas. Here, I’ll be sharing the best daily sunscreens, including the sunscreen products that have worked for my acne prone and sensitive skin. Read on to learn all about the best sunscreens to use daily for both the face and body!

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Why Daily Sunscreen is So Important

Daily sunscreens are a beauty must-have. Living in Florida means tons of bright, beautiful sunshine, from summer through to winter. But lots of sunshine (or even moderate amounts of sunshine) can lead to skin damage. For those of us with sensitive skin, sunscreens can be a little intimidating. For a while, I wavered in my use of this easy, skin-protecting product because I was trying all the wrong sunscreens. However, the reality of skincare damage prompted me to change my ways.

Besides painful sunburns, over-exposure to sun can lead to drying and discoloration of the skin, as well as wrinkling and higher incident of bruising. Luckily, adding sunscreen to your daily routine can reduce the risk of melanoma by 50%, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Sunscreen is an easy step to add in to a daily skincare and makeup routine. Sometimes, though, I have found that sunscreens can create a sort of oily layer that makes makeup run or pill. Others irritate my skin, which is sensitive and, I think, overly-temperamental at times.

For a while, I assumed this was the case with all sunscreens. I assumed that the sunscreen itself was the problem, not the rest of the junk that gets added to facial moisturizers to make them smell good. This was my excuse for not using it, despite living in Florida.

The Best Sunscreens to Use Year-Round

In my early twenties, I started to get more serious about my skincare, and that meant sunscreen. I’ve bounced around from different kinds a bit, but largely settled on a couple favorites. Here, I’m sharing my favorite daily-wear sunscreens for body and face, along with my go-to tinted moisturizers with SPF:

Daily Sunscreens for Body and Face

The Best Sunscreens for Face and Body

Supergoop! Play Everyday Sunscreen

Supergoop! Play Everyday Sunscreen

The Supergoop! Play Everyday Sunscreen is the best all-over body sunscreen I’ve tried. This one has a permanent place in my summer beauty bag. It’s great for the face, as well as any other skin regularly exposed to the sun. One of the best sunscreens for sensitive skin, this Supergoop! formula doesn’t cause stinging or redness when I have eczema flare ups, either. It has SPF 50, and doesn’t have the metallic smell or sticky residue that many other sunscreen lotions can have.

The Everyday Sunscreen is marketed towards all skin types. It definitely lives up to that. What’s more, this sunscreen is listed as a solution for dry skin, and seems to act more like a moisturizer-sunscreen hybrid.

Available at Amazon, Anthropologie, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Sephora, and the Supergoop! website.

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen

Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen

I love when daily sunscreens can serve two purposes: sun protection and makeup primer. The newest addition to my Supergoop! library, their Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 is quickly becoming my favorite base layer, especially when wearing makeup. The texture is great, almost like a makeup primer. I got a sample tube from Sephora a while back and recently purchased a full bottle with their latest sale. It works great with my skin, is non-irritating, and provides even coverage.

Supergoop!’s Unseen Sunscreen is smooth and silky to the touch and blends well with makeup, all while providing brand spectrum protection and SPF 40. It is water and sweat resistant to a point, but definitely merits reapplication if you’re out for a long time.

Available at Amazon, Anthropologie, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Sephora, and the Supergoop! website.

If this sunscreen works for you, you might like the Supergoop! Glow Screen, which is a very similar texture with a bit of tinted shimmer.

 Miami Beach Bum Save Face SPF 30 Sunscreen

Since trying out this new product, it has quickly become one of my go-to daily sunscreens. I go through facial sunscreens rather quickly, so I’m pleased to report that a little bit of the Miami Beach Bum Save Face SPF 30 Sunscreen goes a long way! This reef-safe facial sunscreen is a water and sweat resistant formula offering SPF 30 protection.

While it is a mineral sunscreen, I have not noticed any white cast left over after application, and it blends with my makeup quite well. This particular formula is fragrance free and dries cleanly. It doesn’t leave the skin feeling greasy or damp at all. Overall, I found it to be a great option for daily use on the face and neck, as well as for outdoor activities.

Available at the Miami Beach Bum website here.

Read my unabridged, dedicated review of this facial sunscreen here.

Miami Beach Bum Sunscreen Review

Miami Beach Bum Blocked SPF 30 Body Sunscreen

The Miami Beach Bum Blocked SPF 30 Body Sunscreen is a reef-safe formula that offers sweat-and-water-proof SPF 30 protection for up to 40 minutes. A non-greasy and lightweight mineral sunscreen, I loved how moisturizing the formula felt without leaving my skin feeling slick. It also stayed put while sweating. The sunscreen dries cleanly without leaving a white sheen, too.

Available at the Miami Beach Bum website here.

Read my unabridged, dedicated review of this body sunscreen here.

Supergoop! Forever Young Hand Cream

Supergoop! Forever Young Hand Cream

Like I said, I have to give this product honorable mention as one of the best sunscreens for the body. The Supergoop! Forever Young Hand Cream was my first product from the brand. It has quickly become a staple in my car and purse. Like with the face and full body sunscreen option described above, this hand cream does not smell or feel like typical sunscreens. It dries quickly, just like a nice moisturizer, and has a lovely scent (cardamom, eucalyptus, and tangerine!). 

I love to keep this product around so I can apply it before driving on my hands and arms. Easy and effective! Plus, a little of this formula goes a long way.

Available at Amazon, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Sephora, and the Supergoop! website.

Tinted Moisturizers with SPF Sun Protection

While it is generally a good idea to use a dedicated sunscreen beyond a tinted moisturizer with SPF, I do have a few favorites that offer some sun protection. I rotate between these two foundations and honestly can’t pick an all-out favorite between the two. Both of these tinted sunscreen products are great, especially if you have sensitive or acne prone skin!

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation

One of my all-time favorite foundations and tinted sunscreen options, the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint is equal parts skin care product and makeup. A clean beauty option that offers hyaluronic acid without added fragrance or oils, this skin tint has mineral SPF 40 and a dewy coverage. Pair it with or without a powder foundation and you’re good to go.

Available at Amazon, the Ilia website, Nordstrom, and Sephora.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 30

A long time favorite of mine, this Laura Mercier tinted sunscreen moisturizer offers the perfect amount of coverage without being too heavy. It has SPF 30 in the formula, which is less than the Ilia option but still good for daily use. The Laura Mercier formula is quite hydrating and long-lasting and offers a natural finish. Great for spring and summer!

Available at Bloomingdale’s, the Laura Mercier website, Nordstrom, and Sephora.

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 *This post was originally published on March 22, 2019. It was most recently updated on January 1, 2024.

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