Behold: The 21 Best New Sunscreens for Every Single Skin Type (2024)

A gem for anyone with dry skin, this SPF 30 face oil is infused with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and squalane to help hydrate your skin and strengthen its protective barrier so your face feels smooth, soft, and supple all day long. Pat a few drops allover as the last step in your skincare routine before makeup and you're good to go.

Breakouts are no excuse to skip sunscreen—in fact, UV exposure can make acne and acne scars worse. Protect your skin with this lightweight SPF 50 sunscreen serum from ZitSticka. It's perfect for acne-prone skin since it won't clog your pores (even in heat and humidity).

This sunscreen is basically your hyperpigmentation's worst nightmare. In addition to SPF 30, it's got a cocktail of brightening ingredients—like tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and phenylethyl resorcinol—to help fade existing discoloration (like dark spots and melasma) and prevent new spots from forming in the future.

If you're going to be at the beach and in the water all day, you'll need a water-resistant sunscreen with a high SPF to keep your face safe. Neutrogena's Mineral Ultra Sheer checks both boxes—the zinc sunscreen formula comes in an easy-to-apply stick that won't leak or spill in your beach bag.

I'm the biggest fan of all EltaMD sunscreens—including one of their newer options, UV Glow. It feels just like their beloved oil-free UV Clear on skin (lightweight yet hydrating) but it's infused with skin-brightening niacinamide and tiny light-reflecting particles to instantly illuminate your skin too.

Not only does this all-mineral sunscreen protect skin from UV damage with anti-inflammatory zinc oxide, but it's also fragrance-free (fragrance is a known skin irritant, FYI) and infused with anti-inflammatory and barrier-boosting ingredients making it safe for rosacea, eczema, or just incredibly sensitive skin.

This facial sunscreen is the ultimate skin protector (and works on all skin types). Not only does the SPF 30 formula shield your face from UV rays, but it also contains ingredients that help protect your skin from the harmful effects of pollution, jumpstart collagen production, minimize pore size, and even help fade dark spots too.

You know how some sunscreens start to ball up when you put makeup on top? Well not this formula—trust me. The sheer, lightweight SPF 70 formula acts like a primer so it wears perfectly under face makeup. Apply it to clean skin in the morning and then layer your favorite foundation, skin tint, BB cream, or CC cream right on top.

This tinted sunscreen (the super sheer tint is universal, so it works for the majority of skin tones) is a great option for everyday use. The ultra-creamy formula has a lightweight whipped texture that melts into skin and is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes—plus it's infused with antioxidants to protect skin from environmental aggressors like pollution, IR, and blue light.

Part moisturizer, part highlighter, part SPF—Supergoop's Glowscreen Body is about to be your go-to for spring and summer. Rub it into your body after you hop out of the shower or before you head out in the morning for skin that's smooth, has a subtle amount of shimmer, and stays protected from UV rays.

NGL, I'm obsessed with everything about this sunscreen. It's clean, mineral-based, and has SPF 35, but the real draw is that it also has a super silky, serum-like texture, thanks to the magic that is tennis icon Venus Williams. I mean, what's not to love?

If you're curious about making the switch to an all-natural face sunscreen this year, I suggest trying this one from Grown Alchemist ASAP. It's vegan, reef-safe, made with plant-based ingredients (like castor seed oil and rosehip oil), and has 19.5 percent zinc oxide to prevent sunburn and sun damage.

This sunscreen has a unique gel formula that's ideal for anyone who hates the feeling of thick lotions or cream on their face. It's incredibly lightweight, non-greasy, non-comedogenic, and won't leave a white cast or any residue on your skin either.

If most sunscreens make your oily face look and feel insanely greasy, try this mattifying SPF 45 formula from Black Girl Sunscreen. The lightweight lotion absorbs instantly (without any oil slicks), and is infused with shea butter and coconut oil to hydrate without feeling heavy.

Massage a quarter-size pump of this moisturizing sunscreen into your skin every morning if you want to be very, very nice to your dry, dehydrated face. It contains SPF 35 plus a combo of heavy-hitting moisturizers (hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, and grape seed oil) to nourish dry, flaky skin.

I don't go to the beach or do an outdoor workout without this sunscreen. The sport formula is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes so my skin stays protected whether I'm swimming or sweating. And I love that the lotion is mineral-based—which means it never stings or burns my skin and is reef-safe, too.

Another gem from UltaMD, this water-resistant sunscreen contains hyaluronic acid (a humectant that draws moisture from the air and pushes it into your skin throughout the day) and absolutely zero oil. So your dry patches stay hydrated and your oily patches remain semi-matte.

Not a fan of traditional sunscreens? I gotchu. This green and clean SPF 30 from Love Sun Body is made with 100 percent natural ingredients (like vitamin E and coconut oil), plus mineral blockers to protect your body from harmful UV damage.

Proof that sunscreen doesn't need to look or feel chalky on your face? This sheer sunscreen from Dermalogica. It uses light-reflecting technology to boost your glow, plus SPF 30 and antioxidants (like vitamin E) to protect your skin from UV damage and free radicals. Use it everyday as the last step in your skin before makeup.

All your excuses for not reapplying? Gone. Because this brush-on sunscreen powder is infused with SPF 50, allowing you to dust it over your face throughout the day for a sheer layer of protection. It's easy to stash in your bag, won't mess with your makeup, and comes in four different tints to cover up any breakouts or redness.