Beauty Beat: SPF For the Summer Sun

Beauty Beat! With the summer sun slinking in, it’s important to gear up and be prepared for the ultraviolet light about to pour into our lives. Your skin, like any other part of your body, is vital, and an exceeding amount of people forget to put any sort of sun protection on their bodies, let alone their faces. 

That is why we’re here to rank some of the best facial sunscreens you can find online and in-store. Remember the sun is good, but it is not always your friend.

5. TULA + Glow Daily Sunscreen SPF 30

This beautiful, gel-like formula Tula has created slides and glides over the skin, creating a luminosity so brilliant you can leave the house sans makeup. This formula is vegan and reef safe. Did we also mention it is oil free, so it will not clog pores? It doesn’t just stop there; pineapple and papaya are included in the formulation to help even your skin tone over time as well as a little ingredient called wild butterfly ginger root. This ingredient helps knock out the effects of pollution and has been studied to help protect against blue light.

4. BEEKMAN 1802 Milk Primer SPF 35

Another hit from the Beekman team comes this beautiful two-in-one primer that helps perfect the look of your foundation while also protecting you from the sun. A little additional blending is needed in order to stop any white cast, but it leaves an immaculate, velvety matte finish which reduces the look of pores, making your skin look so smooth you may just want to skip the foundation. It is fragrance free, though the inclusion of goat milk (which is loaded with probiotics) does create a natural “odor” that may take some getting used to. 

3. BLACK GIRL SUNSCREEN SPF 30 – 45

Made with melanin in mind, this sunscreen is built to last. This moisturizing formula has a sheer, lotion-like texture that can be used on the face and body. Made with jojoba, avocado, and even cacao, this lotion is in the business of hydrating the skin as much as it is protecting it from the sun. Even with its sheerness, this sunscreen dries 100% clear and leaves behind no residue. If you need something that will work 10 out of 10 times, choose Black Girl.

2. SUPERGOOP! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

A smooth and silky texture flows out of this bottle and onto the skin. This SPF is shown to be mostly foolproof for white cast and alleviates the need for a primer, as it can be used as one to help maximize your skin’s moisture levels with meadow foam seed. This formula is also proven to be sweat- and water-resistant for up to 40 minutes before you need to re-apply. It’s no wonder this product has been a hit with skin care and makeup lovers everywhere.

1.TATCHA  The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++

Tatcha has created a sunscreen with a light, milky texture that smooths like a cocoon for the skin. Powerhouses niacinamide and hyaluronic acid help improve the skin’s tone and texture, as well as red algae that helps protect the skin from blue light and most importantly pollution. This SPF also has a special ingredient, the silk extract, which creates a banging canvas for makeup application and beautifies the skin.

Not all sun protectors are built the same. However, these five choices are at the top of their market for their skin support and protection. Don’t let the fact that some of these are primers deter you from them; skin smoothing and pore filling can become a new staple for your skin care.