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The best face sunscreens
Sunscreen is the single most effective anti-ageing step there is, but only the one you'll actually wear every day counts. The old chalky, greasy formulas are why most people skip it. These aren't those.
Here are the daily SPFs worth buying, sorted by skin type and budget. None are sponsored, and each buy button routes to the store that ships to you.
Chosen for protection, texture and how invisible they wear day to day. Reapplying matters more than the number on the bottle.
1
Best everyday
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF50+
The viral one, and it earns it: a lightweight rice-and-probiotic SPF50+ that sinks in with no white cast and sits beautifully under makeup. Comfortable enough that you'll actually reapply. The default pick for most skin.
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2
Best for dry or sensitive
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun SPF50+
A hydrating, aloe-based SPF that calms rather than dries. If sunscreen usually leaves your skin tight or irritated, this is the gentle one to try.
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3
Best budget 2-in-1
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF
A drugstore moisturiser and SPF in one, with ceramides and niacinamide to support your barrier. Not the most elegant finish, but unbeatable value and easy to find anywhere.
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4
Best for blemish-prone
EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46
The dermatologist favourite for acne- and rosacea-prone skin: a zinc-based formula with niacinamide that calms redness and won't clog. Pricier, but the one derms name most.
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5
Best high-protection
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+
A refined, high-protection sunscreen built for sensitive skin, from a brand pharmacists trust. The safe pick if you burn easily or want maximum coverage.
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