Pros: Offered in over 20 shades; Anti-aging; A little goes a long way; Long-wearing; Blends smoothly. Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist, Director of Clinical and Cosmetic Research in Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital, and medical advisor for JORI Skincare Because melanin is exacerbated by sun exposure, a sunscreen SPF 30 can give your skin an environment to heal and prevent uneven skin tone. Fight premature aging Mineral SPF is notorious for leaving a white cast due to certain filters like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. These products can be fine for fair skin, but they’re not appropriate for all skin tones. Ceramides: Helps restore your skin's natural barrier, helping to keep moisture in and harmful elements out.

Absolutely. Sunscreen should be a part of your daily face and body care routines to help protect against harmful UVA/UVB rays. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) recommends applying a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher every single day, even on cloudy days, along with other protective measures (like wearing a hat and staying in the shade). 2 Formulated with mineral UV filters and plenty of moisturizing ingredients, this tinted facial sunscreen fits into any skincare routine easily and works for a wide range of skin tones. However, the formula is heavy and might cause breakouts for people with acne prone skin. All CeraVe skin care products — including CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen — contain essential ceramides. But what exactly are ceramides and how can they benefit your skin? Both CeraVe sunscreens provide effective protection from the sun's harmful rays while delivering hydration to the skin. We recommend using Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen if you prefer a face or body sunscreen that is 100% mineral, meaning that there are no chemical sun filters used. For a sunscreen with a mineral filter that also provides the cosmetic elegance commonly found in chemical sunscreens, we suggest using CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen. Additionally, we recommend our Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen if you’re looking for a water resistant product that can be used on both your face and body. A properly functioning stratum corneum is essential for healthy skin as it maintains epidermal hydration and serves as a barrier that responds to environmental stressors, infections, irritants, and allergens.This moisturizer with SPF has a bit of a strange scent. We thought it smelled a little bit like Play-Doh. MVE technology encapsulates ceramides and delivers them into your skin in a way your barrier can actually use them. Other Ingredients This award-winning product flaunts a universal vanishing tint that flatters all skin tones and neutralizes redness. It also helps even out your complexion with a blend of antioxidants, leaving you with a natural-looking finish and a hint of luminosity. It does feel a bit greasier than some of the other products we’ve tested. Because of this, it might not work well for those with oily skin.

Ideal for acne-prone skin, Dermalogica Clear Start Clearing Defense SPF30 offers non-comedogenic protection, hydration and contains acne-fighting ingredients to help manage breakouts. It had a lightweight, non-greasy texture, perfect for makeup layering, without causing itching or burning upon application. It leans more towards sunscreen, demanding extra rubbing to absorb. Thankfully though, this product doesn’t leave any white case thanks to the tint! Three Essential Ceramides Hybrid sunscreens are made using both mineral (physical) and chemical sun filters. By combining the both types of UV filters, hybrid sunscreens can offer the benefits of a mineral sunscreen with the cosmetic elegance of a chemical sunscreen. These sunscreens have a lightweight formula that rubs in easily on most skin tones. Hybrid formulas also offer a gentle, versatile, non-greasy sunscreen option that’s suitable for most skin types.Struggling to keep up with skincare? You need to sign up for my newsletter below! Find specific skin routines and protocols in My Roadmap or start with my Basic Skincare Guide. Sunscreen is arguably the most important part of your daily skincare routine. Beyond reducing your risk of melanoma (skin cancer), SPF is a do-it-all that helps prevent dark spots, fine lines, and loss of elasticity. Tinted sunscreen not onlysafeguards your skin from photoaging; it also enhances your complexion and helps cover imperfections. This broad spectrum SPF comes in a squeeze bottle. It’s mess free, convenient to carry around, and easy to use. Overall Thoughts

We appreciate that this formula is infused with multiple anti-aging ingredients (other than the SPF). Both white tea and a cranberry blend offer strong antioxidant protection against pollution and other environmental factors. Hyaluronic Acid: Essential for maintaining skin's moisture balance. Helps give skin a smooth, plump texture. Sasha Suncare is another dermatologist favorite. "It has been proven to reduce sun damage and melasma," Marmur tells Byrdie of this formula, adding that it is water-resistant and reef-safe.You should use an SPF of at least 30 on your face every day, and make sure to reapply every two hours if you are sweating or swimming. Who better to make SPF makeup than a beloved sunscreen brand? Again, this one falls more into the tinted sunscreen category, but it has a few moisturizing ingredients (hyaluronic acid, for one) my skin loves, plus there's been plenty of times I've left the house with just this sheer, glowy tint on. Dondero says this is her personal favorite tinted moisturizer and never leaves the house without it. "I use it on all of my clients, and it is an essential step in my makeup routine," she adds. "I love this product so much that it reminds me to apply my sunscreen daily!"