Style Skincare The Best Face Sunscreens of 2021 That You'll Actually Want To Wear By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South.She earned a B.A. in Journalism at the University of Georgia. She hopes to inspire your travel bucket list with her features on road trips through Texas Hill Country, bourbon tours in Kentucky, and the best beach getaways on the Gulf Coast. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on May 11, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Robbie Caponetto Say what you want about retinol and vitamin C, but the single-handedly most important part of your daily skin-care routine is actually your SPF. It wards off sun damage from UV rays, keeps wrinkles at bay, and can even protect you against environmental pollution and blue light from screen time. So, basically, applying sunscreen every day shouldn't feel like a chore, and these skin-championing face sunscreens are so good that you'll get excited to use them. In addition to classic face sunscreens that are always good to have around, we're letting you in on the new guard of sun protection products that do much more than shield UVs—including SPF moisturizers that cut down your vanity clutter, pore-perfecting skin tints, balm sticks that will replace your blush and bronzer, and one of the first-ever serums that combines sun protection and brightening vitamin C. Here are the best sunscreens for your face to try in 2021. 01 of 13 Supergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 Serum Majorly streamline your skin-care routine with this serum that combines complexion-brightening vitamin C and sun-blocking SPF 40. Apply before moisturizer. SHOP IT: $46; nordstrom.com 02 of 13 Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Robbie Caponetto Set your skin up for success using this two-in-one moisturizer and sunscreen. Invisible on all skin tones, the pink-tinted cream formula primes your complexion with an extra youthful radiance. SHOP IT: $35; sephora.com 03 of 13 Physicians Formula Natural Defense Setting the Tone Finishing Powder SPF 20 Robbie Caponetto Blur those pores, mattify your makeup, and armor up your skin against sun rays, environmental pollution, and blue light with this wallet-friendly powder. Sweat doesn't stand a chance. SHOP IT: $14.99; ulta.com 04 of 13 L'Oréal Paris Skin Paradise Water-Infused Tinted Moisturizer Robbie Caponetto Like an Instagram filter in a tube, this SPF-infused tinted moisturizer is made with 70 percent water, aloe vera, and witch hazel to give a healthy, hydrated, dewy glow all day long. SHOP IT: $16.99; ulta.com 05 of 13 Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm SPF 50 Robbie Caponetto Protect your lips and cheeks with a pop of bright, buildable color that fights off UV rays and infrared radiation in just one swipe of the grab-and-go balm stick. Available in three shades. SHOP IT: $30; amazon.com 06 of 13 CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Sheer Tint CeraVe This tinted formula will leave your skin smooth and even, all while protecting it from harmful rays, which makes it great for daily use. Plus, it's formulated to jive with sensitive skin. SHOP IT: $16.99; ulta.com 07 of 13 Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Dry-Touch Mineral Face Sunscreen Amazon Protect your face with this sheer zinc oxide sunscreen that won't leave a gray or white cast on the skin. It's a must-have for days you're going to be in direct sunlight. SHOP IT: $10.99; amazon.com 08 of 13 Supergoop! Mattescreen SPF 40 Supergoop! This mattifying sunscreen actually doubles as a pore-perfecting makeup primer, so you'll be even more inclined to never forget to apply your SPF for the day. BUY IT: $38; sephora.com 09 of 13 La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 Ulta This dry-touch drugstore find is worth the splurge if you have oily or blemish-prone skin. It absorbs pore-clogging oil, even in heat and humidity, and won't cause breakouts. SHOP IT: $19.99; ulta.com 10 of 13 NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum nordstrom.com For those who need a one-and-done option—the sheet pan supper of sunscreens—find a fabulous option in NARS' tinted moisturizer. Not only does it provide just a smidgen-above-sheer dewy coverage, it also contains SPF 30, alongside mega-watt illuminating ingredients. BUY IT: $45; nordstrom.com 11 of 13 Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream SPF 30 Macy's If you have super dry skin, this is just the SPF-infused cream to nourish and protect it from the sun at the same time. It's a best-seller for a reason. SHOP IT: $32; sephora.com 12 of 13 Glossier Invisible Shield glossier.com This Glossier favorite features a lightweight SPF 35 water-gel formula that goes on like a serum and is so undetectable on skin it may even be what gets your boyfriend, husband, father, uncle, or brother to start using sunscreen regularly, too. SHOP IT: $34; glossier.com 13 of 13 Neutrogena Hydro Boost City Shield Water Gel with Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Amazon Accomplish two things at once with this lightweight moisturizer with SPF that's perfect for spring and summer. The water-based formula soaks in so perfectly that you won't even be able to tell it's there after it dries. SHOP IT: $19.97; amazon.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit