Best Overall

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

$38

$35 at Amazon$48 at Sephora$38 at Ulta

Type: Chemical| Active Ingredients: Avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene| SPF: 40​​| Size: 0.68, 1.7, 2.5 oz|  Water-Resistant: Up to 40 minutes| Cruelty-Free: Yes

There’s lightweight sunscreen, and then there’s the undetectable sunscreen that you forget you’re wearing. This Supergoop! formula most definitely falls into the latter camp—it’s not only oil-free but also weightless, scentless, and clear. Although it’s great for all skin types, we especially like it for oily skin types thanks to its completely invisible texture. Still, it packs a punch in terms of protection, guarding not only against UVA and UVB rays but also blue light, the type of light emitted from all of our electronic devices—which many studies show may be potentially damaging. As if all of that weren’t enough, it has a matte finish and layers beautifully under makeup. Devoted fans love both how it looks and feels on their skin.

Shannon Stubbs, writer with dry skin (not shown): “This has a smooth, gel consistency that blends seamlessly—making it a dream to apply. It’s virtually weightless, so there’s no chalky feeling on the skin.”

Best Budget

CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30

$20

$16 at Amazon$20 at Ulta$17 at Target

Type: Chemical | Active Ingredients: Avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene | SPF: 30 | Size: 1.7 oz | Water-Resistant: Up to 80 minutes | Cruelty-Free: No

Dermatologists love this brand, a drugstore staple, for its straightforward skincare offerings featuring ceramides, essential ingredients for helping to strengthen and maintain a healthy skin barrier. This formula has those but also delivers additional moisturizing benefits, too—thanks to the addition of hyaluronic acid—plus SPF 30 protection and a matte finish.

Best Mattifying

Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40

$40

$38 at Amazon$40 at Sephora$40 at Ulta

Type: Mineral | Active Ingredients: Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide | SPF: 40 | Size: 0.68, 1.5 oz | Water-Resistant: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes

We’re also big fans of the Mattescreen from the brand. The formula is completely mineral (yet white cast-free) and mattifies shine, blurs the look of pores, and creates a smooth, even finish on bare skin or under makeup. Byrdie’s former associate editor Caitlyn Martyn loves this formula because it protects and perfects the look of her skin. It comes in one universal peachy hue, which is designed to offset the white cast synonymous with mineral formulations. It is flexible and blendable across a wide range of skin tones, but we wish the brand had other color options to perfectly suit all skin tones better.

Caitlyn Martyn, former associate editor with oily skin: “I’ve gone through about seven bottles of this stuff because of how well it protects my skin and diffuses the appearance of uneven skin texture and makes my makeup go on more smoothly.”

Best for Acne-Prone Skin

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

$45

$43 at AmazonView on Dermstore$45 at Target

Type: Chemical & mineral | Active Ingredients: Zinc oxide, octinoxate | SPF: 46 | Size: 1.7 oz| Water-Resistant: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Yes, this featherweight, transparent formula (a favorite among dermatologists) touts an effective combo of chemical and mineral sunscreen ingredients to help effectively shield your skin from the sun. But what we find even more noteworthy is the addition of two skincare ingredients: lactic acid, a gentle exfoliant, and niacinamide, an antioxidant that helps even tone and reduces redness. In tandem, they help to leave your complexion illuminated and more radiant. Best of all, it absorbs easily, is non-irritating, and is great for those who love a low-maintenance routine.

Amanda Rosenthal, writer with combination skin: “I love the lightweight formula and appreciate that it comes in a clear, tinted, and green (to combat redness) version. Plus, the formula is nongreasy and creates a glowy, plump base for makeup.”

Best Moisturizer With SPF

Cetaphil Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30

$17

$14 at Amazon$15 at Target

$18

$15 at Walmart

Type: Chemical | Active Ingredients: Avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene | SPF: 30 | Size: 4 oz | Water-Resistant: No | Cruelty-Free: No

Yes, you can—and should!—still use a moisturizer even if you have oily or acne-prone skin. We love this one because it delivers light hydration and, thanks to an SPF of 30, a healthy dose of sun protection. But it doesn’t stop there: It also helps mattify skin and keeps excess oil at bay. Plus, because it’s a noncomedogenic product, there’s no need to worry about clogged pores or possible pimples.

Best for Sensitive Skin

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense SPF 30

$42 at SephoraView on Dermstore$42 at Nordstrom

Type: Mineral | Active Ingredients: Zinc oxide | SPF: 30 | Size: 1.7 oz | Water-Resistant: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes

When your skin is on the sensitive side, a mineral sunscreen like this one is always going to be your best bet. It relies on zinc oxide, a mineral that sits on top of your skin to block out the sun and is much less likely to cause any kind of potential irritation than chemical blockers. Oil-free (important for oily skin) and fragrance-free (key for sensitive skin), it also absorbs quickly and blends into any skin tone; reviewers with darker skin note that it’s one of the only non-tinted, mineral options that they can wear without any chalkiness. While initially, it looks a bit dewy, it dries down quickly to a velvety and matte finish. Oh, and it contains a hefty dose of protective antioxidants, too.

Best for Deep Skin Tones

Black Girl Sunscreen

$31 at Amazon$16 at TargetView on Publiclands.com

Type: Chemical | Active Ingredients: Avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene | SPF: 30 | Size: 3 oz | Water-Resistant: Up to 80 minutes | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Formulated by women of color for people of color, this SPF 30 is filled with natural ingredients that are good for your skin, like avocado, jojoba, cacao, and vitamin C-rich carrot juice, which soothes and evens skin texture. There’s also sunflower oil to prevent irritation from sunburns. Free of oxybenzone and octinoxate, toxins commonly found in sunscreen, this pick is great for everyday protection. Bonus points for it drying clear and without a greasy residue (even though it does contain oil).

Shannon Stubbs, writer: “I love using this sunscreen because it has a lightweight, creamy texture, and it doesn’t take too long to rub into the skin. After applying, I have a luminous glow that doesn’t become too oily as the day goes on, and it feels very comfortable on my complexion.”

Best for Touch-Ups

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-On Shield

$69

$66 at AmazonView on Dermstore$69 at Nordstrom

Type: Mineral | Active Ingredients: Titanium dioxide, zinc oxide | SPF: 50 | Size: 4 oz | Water-Resistant: Up to 80 minutes | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Breaking news: You shouldn’t only be applying sunscreen daily but also reapplying it regularly—ideally every two hours or at least any time before you go outside. This 100% mineral powder sunscreen (which also contains iron oxide to protect your skin from blue light) is great for touch-ups since it won’t mess up your makeup, and it delivers a little bit of coverage, too. Not to mention that powder, in general, is a good way to absorb excess oil throughout the day. Plus, it’s self-dispensing and portable, meaning you can easily keep one on hand anytime, anywhere.

Shannon Stubbs, writer: “It works similarly to a setting powder as well, so it was able to tamp down some of the shine of my base makeup. I also loved that it had gentle, soft bristles that didn’t feel rough on the skin.”

Best Skin Tint

Tula Brightening Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30

$42 at Amazon$42 at UltaView on Tula.com

Type: Chemical | Active Ingredients: Avobenzone and octisalate | SPF: 30 | Size: 1 oz | Water-Resistant: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes 

There’s nothing better than a product that tackles two jobs at once. That’s why Tula’s radiance-boosting sunscreen is a perfect option for those on the go. Its luxurious formula includes a rainbow seaweed and niacinamide combination, hyaluronic acid and ceramides, a mix of prebiotic and probiotic extracts, and collagen to give a highlighting effect that protects the skin. Those of us with oily skin will benefit, too, as the product is weightless and doesn’t clog pores.

Best for Even Skin

SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense

View on DermstoreView on Skinceuticals.com$45 at Bluemercury.com

Type: Mineral | Active Ingredients: Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, artemia salina, translucent color spheres | SPF: 50 | Size: 1.7, 4.2 oz | Water-Resistant: Up to 40 minutes | Cruelty-Free: No 

For those of us who struggle with face redness or tone unevenness, we’re in luck. Skinceuticals created a product that’ll solve those skin woes. The 100% mineral-based formula contains artemia salina, a plankton extract that protects skin from stress caused by UV rays and heat. Another bonus? The ingredients won’t clog your pores, either. The scent is rather strong (we can’t quite put our finger on what it is exactly), so those who are sensitive to fragrance might want to skip this one.