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July marks both peak summer and Amazon Prime Day and you know what that means: Mega deals on the best sunscreens to protect your skin from the season's harmful rays. Over the past year, I tested dozens of SPF products to find the best products in highly specific categories like "reef-safe" and "for sensitive skin." Right now, Amazon has sales on most every one of the absolute best sunscreens — both those tried and reviewed myself and those recommended by dermatologists. Best of all, many are selling for lowest price I've seen since Black Friday.
We know summer sun is damaging and even dangerous, which makes finding the best sunscreen for your particular preferences — one you'll actually use and maybe even enjoy — of critical importance, primarily for your health (according to the American Cancer Society, 5.4 million basal and squamous cell skin cancers are diagnosed in the U.S. each year) but also to avoid the appearance of premature aging.
"Most people think sunscreen is only about blocking harmful UV rays, but it is important to emphasize that hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, photo-damage all contribute to looking weathered and more aged," says Los Angeles dermatologist and facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kay Durairaj. "As skin ages, it also becomes more vulnerable to UV damage, which can both exacerbate signs of aging and increase the risk of skin cancer."
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Ask any dermatologist for the most important step in an anti-aging skin care routine and they'll undoubtedly say high-quality sun protection. And this version by EltaMD is truly among the best.
Of all the sunscreens I've tested, EltaMD SPF is the most consistently top rated, especially by doctors who recommend a tinted mineral sunscreen like this one, which provides broad-spectrum physical coverage and hydration — and gives your skin an even tone in the process. Its also made of natural ingredients zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and leaves a smooth finish, even on dry or sensitive skin.
At nearly 25% off, this is the lowest price this favorite skin protector has been all year.
Simply my favorite of all time, Supergoop's broad-spectrum sunscreen is sweat-resistant for 80 minutes, and it absorbs lightning-fast. The gentle formula is great for all skin types (it's especially excellent for kids). Right now, it's at its lowest price since 2022, so I will be buying this in bulk.
It's also designed to be used on both the face and body, which makes it convenient and versatile. It's the only sunscreen I pack on vacation — especially since it comes in a number of sizes, including both a tiny travel tube and a handy Supergoop Play Everyday jumbo size, an 18-ounce tub with an easy-to-use, family-friendly applicator pump.
For more info, check out my in-depth review of Supergoop.
Supergoop
Also from Supergoop (and also amazing), this multitasking cream works as a skin primer, a high-quality sunscreen and a tinted moisturizer, and, with a boost from hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5 and niacinamide, it leaves behind a pretty pearly glow.
Best of all, the slight tint makes my summer complexion smoother. For makeup right now, I'm using just this, mascara and a lip tint, and I'm ready to go.
Another epic deal: This is the lowest price our trackers are reporting since December of 2022.
Porcelain-skinned Nicole Kidman uses this lightweight, non-greasy sunscreen religiously, explaining, "it goes beautifully under makeup." The dry-touch formula has a chic matte finish but no white cast, so you never look ghost-like.
This Broad Spectrum SPF 45 twin-pack is perfect for traveling — at 3 ounces, the size is ample enough to last through a trip, but also TSA compliant.
This #1 Amazon sunscreen bestseller is the first Sun Bum product I ever tried, and it immediately made me a convert (here is my full review). The high-protection SPF 50 body spray kept me burn-free during a weeklong vacation in 100o weather in Palm Springs.
Dermatologist approved, it offers UVA/UVB protection while remaining water-resistant (for 80 minutes) and a solid choice for most skin types.
CeraVe's a top drugstore brand for a reason: its dermatologist and opthalmologist-tested products are noncomedogenic, fragrance-free and work for almost any skin type while remaining affordable too.
I love this versatile sunscreen, in particular, for how fast it absorbs and how non-greasy it feels. It's a rare combination of a zinc-mineral and chemical formula, the best of both sunscreen worlds (check out our list of tested and reviewed best mineral sunscreens for more info and recs). It's also recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Thrive Natural Care
My pick for best reef-safe sunscreen of the year, Thrive has a lot going for it from an environmental standpoint: It's not only reef-safe, but made from ingredients that support regenerative farming and contained in a tube that's composed of 100% recycled plastic.
What's inside is just as good: a potent zinc oxide mineral sunscreen that absorbs into skin easily with zero white cast (at least on my fair skin). The scent is a kind of citrus-hippie, which I don't mind but some users found a bit strong.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.