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The Best Sunscreens for Your Face That You Won't Mind Wearing Every Day

By Southern Living
May 26, 2017
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No matter what type of skin you have, sunscreen should be a non-negotiable step in your daily skincare routine. If you view applying sunscreen with the same amount of obligatory reluctance as creating a TurboTax account or scheduling car maintenance, you’re not alone. While you still can’t apply sunscreen in the shower or take it in pill form, these options are the best you’ll find today—broad spectrum protection without the Elmer’s glue or bacon drippings feel with the added bonus of hydrating, anti-aging, nourishing ingredients.
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Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte™ Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30

Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte™ Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30
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BUY IT: $36 ; sephora.com

This tinted formula will leave your skin glowing, all while protcting it from harmful rays, which makes it great for daily use. 

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Ocean Potion SPF 50 Face Zinc Oxide

Ocean Potion SPF 50 Face Zinc Oxide
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BUY IT: $6.89; walmart.com

Protect your face (and the planet) with this reef-friendly clear zinc oxide. It's a must-have to protect your skin if you'll be spending time in direct sunlight.

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60

La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
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BUY IT: $19.99; ulta.com

This fragrance-free, oil-free product is worth the splurge if you have oily skin.

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Hydro Boost City Shield Water Gel with Broad Spectrum SPF 25

Hydro Boost City Shield Water Gel with Broad Spectrum SPF 25
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BUY IT: $19.97; amazon.com

Ideal to wear under your favorite foundation, this water-based sunscreen is so light that you won't even be able to tell it's there after it dries.

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Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30
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BUY IT: $30; macys.com

Nourish dry skin and protect it from the sun at the same time with this all-in-one moisturizing day cream. 

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NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum
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BUY IT: $45; nordstrom.com

For those who need a one-and-done option, the sheet pan supper of sunscreens, we have found no better option that NARS’ tinted moisturizer. Not only does it provide just a smidgen-above-sheer coverage, it also contains SPF 30 alongside mega-watt illuminating ingredients.

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Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion

Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
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BUY IT: 8.99, target.com

Let us introduce you to a zinc formula that won't leave a pesky white residue and is sheer enough for your face.

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Bare Republic Mineral Face Sunscreen

Bare Republic Mineral Face Sunscreen
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BUY IT: $14.99; ulta.com

For those with oily skin, sunscreen is generally a skincare nightmare. Not only does this budget-friendly brand keep skin shockingly matte, it also seems to last longer on skin. That being said, you should still be sure to reapply if you’re out in the sun for an extended period of time.

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Supergoop Smooth and Poreless 100% Mineral Matte Screen

Supergoop Smooth and Poreless 100% Mineral Matte Screen
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BUY IT: $38; sephora.com

If you have sensitive, acne-prone skin, a mineral based sunscreen will help smooth your skin and defend against breakouts while also protecting it from harmful rays. 

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Glossier Invisible Shield

Glossier Invisible Shield
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BUY IT: $34; glossier.com

This gel-form Invisible Shield from Glossier is so undetectable on skin it may even be what gets your boyfriend, husband, father, uncle, and/or brother to start using sunscreen regularly too.

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    1 of 10 Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte™ Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30
    2 of 10 Ocean Potion SPF 50 Face Zinc Oxide
    3 of 10 La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
    4 of 10 Hydro Boost City Shield Water Gel with Broad Spectrum SPF 25
    5 of 10 Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30
    6 of 10 NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum
    7 of 10 Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion
    8 of 10 Bare Republic Mineral Face Sunscreen
    9 of 10 Supergoop Smooth and Poreless 100% Mineral Matte Screen
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