10 Sunscreens With Benefits Beyond SPF

Sunscreen doesn’t feel “chore-y” when it can actually replace your makeup. Kosas’ viral DreamBeam protects skin safely with a mineral SPF 40 that is lightweight and melts right in due to moisturizing ceramides. The original – a peachy shade that neutralizes zinc oxide’s bluish color – will impart a little highlight while the new sunlit shade serves up a subtle post-vacation glow (think: responsible tanning, not “baking”). Either formula will be the perfect last step to your morning routine and will more importantly, give your tinted moisturizer a break.

Those who struggle with redness in their complexion know how stubborn it can be. This green-tinted mineral sunscreen neutralizes ruddy complexions by soothing skin with Cica and eight types of hyaluronic acids. Choose this hybrid product if you want an even-toned complexion, without that natural flush.

Yes, the tube looks pretty enough to flaunt but when it comes to delivery, this SPF does not mess around; packed with vitamins A, C and E, it brightens dark spots, strengthens the skin barrier and even makes pores look invisible. In addition, florals like Sacred Lotus and Orchid Flower add to the velvety texture that acts as a calming force to sun-stricken skin.

You might balk at a sunscreen with this kind of pricepoint, but stay with us – because this one does way more than just keep you from getting a bit burned. Billed as a “next gen” treatment, this SPF almost acts as a do-it-all skincare product; it reduces discoloration, dark spots, fine lines, heat-induced freckles and protects against blue light rays. You can now replace all those “extras” in your bathroom with this one, superstar sunscreen.

Many of us remember the days of going bronze, like really bronze. But those days came with risks of scorching your skin, creating future hyperpigmentation and of course, upping your chances of skin cancer. But this multi-tasking browning lotion gives that coveted sun-smacked look while imparting SPF 30 as well as a hint of self-tanning technology so that you need not bake the way your mother did. Skin firming oils and a yummy cocoa hazelnut scent give this classic the ultimate update.

Since antioxidants boost any product’s ability to ward off aggressors, this SPF should be your first line of defense. Vitamins C and E protect against our devices, the sun and pollution while oil-free hydrators like squalane boost the skin’s moisture barrier, and chamomile calms. Additionally, natural mineral pigments impart tints with a glowy finish.

This SPF not only protects skin from sun, it also reverses UV induced damage by blocking aging cells and increasing collagen levels. Powered by the OS-01 Senescence Blocking Peptide (the only peptide scientifically proven to reverse skin aging at the molecular level!), inflammation-causing “ zombie cells” are squashed. Big time antioxidants like Vitamin C and Green Tea further help to ward off environmental stressors.

This product made a splash when it launched as it perfectly proved how a sunscreen could also act like a serum. A 10% encapsulated vitamin C and niacinamide (two products beloved in morning skincare routines) are blended with SPF 40 for a fast absorbing, non-greasy, and just simply pretty finish. Your foundation just met its match.

Sometimes SPF is a bummer to layer over makeup because it pills or leaves a white cast. But this one, developed by a legendary Florida-based dermatologist, has a cult following for a reason: it glides on smoothly and is packed with Ectoin, a hydrating active that gives skin a luminous glow that makes for the best “last step.”

A correcting “soft focus” technology along with a blend of natural peptides like Quinoa Seed Extract, Niacinamide and Pea Extract makes this lightweight formula smooth out imperfections while imparting a glowy finish. We love it for adding a boost of radiance without looking shiny like a highlighter or shimmery like a liquid bronzer.