Our Go-To Sunscreens

Meghan Selenka
Nov 27, 2024
3 min read

Ask any professional and you'll hear that sunscreen is the most important product in your skincare routine. Sunscreen act as the best anti-aging product preventing against fine lines and wrinkles, age spots; prevents hyperpigmentation; but most importantly, it prevents skin cancer. The sun accounts for 80-90% of visible skin aging and over 90% of skin cancers.

Finding a sunscreen that you enjoy applying is key to keeping up with proper application. We've tested so many sunscreens and these are our favorites:

For your Face

Our top selling and absolute favorite sunscreen line is by TiZO. Their sunscreens are mineral and reef-safe formulations, while providing a lightweight feel and not having that traditional "sunscreen smell".

A list of our favorites by TiZO:

UltraZinc Tinted provides a dewy finish sure to leave your skin with a luminous glow while evening out your skin tone and reducing any redness. Shop here

Acne safe
Lightweight and non-greasy feel
Formulated with antioxidants for additional free-radical protection
Water resistant for up to 40 minutes
Broad Spectrum, protecting against both UVA and UVB rays
If you have a deep skin tone this may leave a bit of a "white cast" on your skin. We recommend using the Tizo Tinted Moisturizing Serum or the Face Reality Daily SPF30 instead.

UltraZinc NonTinted provides a dewy finish sure to leave your skin with a luminous glow. Shop here

Acne safe
Lightweight and non-greasy feel
Formulated with antioxidants for additional free-radical protection
Water resistant for up to 40 minutes
Broad Spectrum, protecting against both UVA and UVB rays
If you have a deep skin tone this may leave a bit of a "white cast" on your skin. We recommend using the TiZO Tinted Moisturizing Serum or the Face Reality Daily SPF30 instead.

TiZO3 Tinted Primer and Sunscreen provides a sheer, matte-like finish while evening out your skin tone and reducing any redness. Shop here

Acne safe
Lightweight and non-greasy feel
Formulated with antioxidants for additional free-radical protection
Water resistant for up to 40 minutes
Broad Spectrum, protecting against both UVA and UVB rays
If you have a deep skin tone this may leave a bit of a "white cast" on your skin. We recommend using the TiZO Tinted Moisturizing Serum or the Face Reality Daily SPF30 instead.

Tinted Moisturizing Serum provides a radiant hint of buildable color with a glowing, sheer finish that enhances your tone and texture. Shop here

Acne safe
Lightweight and non-greasy feel
Formulated with antioxidants for additional free-radical protection
Formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides for long-lasting hydration
Available in 5 different shades
Broad Spectrum, protecting against both UVA and UVB rays

Face Reality's Sunscreens are also acne safe and while they are not water resistant, they are an excellent option for those looking for a lower-price-point option. Face Reality provides a mineral sunscreen as well as a chemical sunscreen.

Daily SPF30 provides acne safe sun protection for deeper skin tones without leaving behind the dreaded "white cast". Shop here

Acne safe
Lightweight and non-greasy feel
Formulated with antioxidants for additional free-radical protection
Broad Spectrum, protecting against both UVA and UVB rays

Mineral Matte SPF 28 provides acne safe sun protection in a mineral formulation that has a matte finish. Shop here

Acne safe
Lightweight and non-greasy feel
Formulated with antioxidants for additional free-radical protection
Broad Spectrum, protecting against both UVA and UVB rays
If you have a deep skin tone this may leave a bit of a "white cast" on your skin. We recommend using the TiZO Tinted Moisturizing Serum or the Face Reality Daily SPF30 instead.

For your Body

Vacation Inc. is known for having the world's best smelling sunscreen. Developed in conjunction with ARQUISTE Parfumeur, Vacation’s “World-Famous” scent combines notes of coconut, banana, pool water, pool toy and swimsuit lycra— all of your best sunscreen summer memories, applicable on demand.

SPF 30 Classic Whip boasts its revolutionary air-whip formula in an authentic tilt-valve applicator making its entire experience really feel like whipped cream. Suitable for both light and dark skin tones, the Vacation Whipped Sunscreen is like no other product you've used before. Shop here