Top Sunscreens

Let’s be real, finding a sunscreen you actually *want* to wear every day is a mission. I’ve spent most of my career slathering on formulas that were too greasy, too chalky, or smelled like a sad day at the pool. But my job is to test hundreds of products so you don’t have to, and I can officially say the sunscreen game has changed.

After a year of testing (my bathroom counter is a disaster zone, btw), I’ve found the absolute best sunscreens for 2026. These are the formulas that feel like luxury skincare, play nice under makeup, and actually protect your skin without any drama. No pilling, no white cast, no excuses.

Best Face Sunscreens I’m Obsessed With

Supergoop! Glowscreen Dawn Patrol SPF 50

Okay, Supergoop! is one of the best sunscreen brands for a reason, and they keep outdoing themselves. This new formula is pure magic in a bottle. It has this insane whipped-gel texture that just melts into your skin, leaving behind zero grease and zero white cast.

But the finish is the real story here. It gives you this dewy, lit-from-within glow that looks amazing on its own or as a primer. My makeup has never looked better. It’s my go-to for days when I want to look healthy and hydrated without trying too hard.

EltaMD UV Clear Tinted SPF 46

If you have acne-prone or sensitive skin, you already know EltaMD. This is a derm-favorite that I’ve loved for years, and the tinted version is just perfection. It’s a mineral formula that somehow feels completely weightless.

The tint is super sheer, so it won’t give you a ton of coverage, but it does an incredible job of evening out redness and blurring pores. It just makes your skin look like a better version of itself. Plus, it has niacinamide to help calm your skin down while it protects. I’ve gone through three tubes this year alone.

Top-Tier Body Sunscreens

Vacation Classic Spray SPF 50

I used to hate body sunscreen until I found this. First of all, the smell. It’s like a piña colada and a fancy beach resort had a baby, and I’m fully addicted. It instantly puts me in a good mood.

The mist is super fine and doesn’t leave you feeling like a sticky, greasy mess. It absorbs almost instantly and gives your skin a really pretty, healthy sheen. This is the only sunscreen I trust for a full beach day because reapplying it actually feels like a treat.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk SPF 60

For a no-fuss, high-performance body lotion, this is it. La Roche-Posay is one of the best sunscreen brands you can find at the drugstore, and this formula is a testament to that. It’s fragrance-free, super hydrating, and blends in with absolutely no effort.

The texture is so velvety and luxurious, you’d never guess it’s a heavy-duty SPF 60. I slather this all over my body before a run and it never feels heavy or sweats into my eyes. It’s just reliable, effective, and perfect for the whole family.

My Final Take on SPF

Look, the single most important thing you can do for your skin is wear sunscreen every single day. Rain or shine, indoors or out. The old excuses about textures and white casts are officially dead, because the formulas in 2026 are just that good.

When you’re shopping, think about your skin type and what you’ll actually use consistently. Do you want a glowy primer? A calming mineral lotion? A spray that smells like paradise? The best sunscreen is the one you’ll reach for without a second thought.