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Best Sunscreen Under Makeup

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Whether you're headed to the beach, the pool or just out for a walk in the sun, it's important to protect your skin from the sun's damaging rays. One of the best ways to do that is with a good sunscreen. To help you out, we've rounded up some of the best sunscreens to use under your favorite makeup look!

NUDESTIXNudescreen - Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

Size: 1.7 oz / 50 mL·ITEM: 2554889

Color: Hot

467 Reviews

$51.50

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It did not feel greasy or tacky on the skin which a lot of sunscreens I’ve tried were. I would definitely try this product but in the tint free version...Great face sunscreen option...Nice texture, light, spreads really easily, not too much sunscreen feel. Decent primer but I think that’s just a bonus rather than a main reason to use it.

What it is: A light, hydrating, and oil-free SPF lotion, rich in vegan-powered extracts to help protect against free radicals as well as blue light.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

SPF: SPF 30

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Purple Tea Extract: Antioxidants defend against free radicals.
- Green Algae Extract: A natural source of niacinamide that provides moisturizing properties.
- Passionflower Extract: Protects the skin from the adverse effects of atmospheric pollutants.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.

$44.00

It glides on effortlessly like butter and doesn’t move my makeup at all. It’s my new daily everyday essential — I need one for every bag! ...Decent, maybe not for sensitive skin or makeup...Doesn't make your face look sticky but definitely feels tacky and thick. Works ok under makeup but not the best. especially under powder products. my makeup got all patchy and separated when using this product underneath.

What it is: A 100 percent invisible sunscreen stick for on the go that reduces the appearance of oil and shine and glides seamlessly over makeup.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Dullness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Marine Bamboo Extract: An antioxidant that protects skin from the visible effects of blue light.
- Silica Powders: Absorb excess oils and gently reflect light to blur the appearance of skin.
- Meadowfoam Estolide: Helps increase hydration levels.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & S

$170.00

What it is: A daily-use, lightweight lotion that provides UV protection.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Fine lines and wrinkles,

Formulation: Lotion

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Avobenzone: Absorbs the full spectrum of UVA rays.
- Homosalate: A chemical UV filter
- Octisalate: Absorbs UVB rays

SPF:
30 and over

$47.50

What it is:  A daily SPF that offers undetectable protection with clean UV filters, boosting hydration overtime for dewy skin—bringing you the best of Korean sun-care.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily 


Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture


Formulation: Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Clean UV Filters: UVA and UVB Broad spectrum sunscreen formulated in accordance with Clean at Sephora and Planet Aware standards for SPF 30, PA+++ protection.

- Glycerin, Watermelon Seed Oil, and Vitamin E: Boosts hydration rapidly and over time without a heavy or greasy feel.

$44.00

What it is: A lightweight, no white-cast, SPF 60 UVA/UVB sun protection.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness

SPF: Over 30

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Kale and Green Tea Extracts: Fights free radical damage caused by environmental aggressors.
- Dandelion Root: Visibly smooths skin and boosts radiance.
- Vitamin E and Jojoba Oil: Fights against existing UV damage while hydrating and soothing.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: YouthScreen™ is more than just a SPF. This clean, daily broad-spectru

KosasDreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 with Ceramides and Peptides

Size: 1.3 oz / 40 mL·ITEM: 2719003

Color: DreamBeam - radiant finish

167 Reviews

$54.00

What it is: A clean, silicone-free, comfy mineral sunscreen packed with ceramides and peptides to moisturize, visibly smooth and brighten, and create the dreamiest makeup base.

$51.50

What it is: A facial sunscreen and moisturizer that doubles as a makeup-gripping primer, giving radiant skin and protection from harmful UV rays.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- SPF 50 UVA and UVB: Broad-spectrum UV filters that help prevent visible signs of premature aging.
- Plant-Based Pentavitin: A moisture-loading magnet for dry skin, boosting hydration for up to 72 hours.
- Squalane: Prevents moisture loss while calming impaired skin barriers.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan

Live TintedHueguard Skin Tint SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum

Size: 1.35 FL OZ/40 ML·ITEM: 2838944

Color: Shade 2 - Deep (Warm Undertone)

245 Reviews

$57.00

This sunscreen comes in 12 shades. The sun protection is top notch and the coverage is excellent. ...Totally game changer for sunscreens....A great tinted sunscreen

What it is: A lightweight, flexible-coverage skin tint with mineral SPF 50 that protects skin with all-day hydration and a radiant finish.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: 
Natural


Formulation: 
Liquid


SPF: SPF Over 30

$30.00

Best face sunscreen...Works so well under makeup, doesn't irritate my sensitive skin like some other sunscreens. ...Holy grail sunscreen!...Has the texture of a silicone primer which makes makeup application after a breeze ... I've tried so many sunscreens that either react, are sticky that makes it hard to apply makeup after.

What it is:  A totally invisible, weightless, scentless, and makeup-gripping daily primer with SPF 40.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Dullness and Uneven Texture


Formulation: Gel


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Complex Derived from Meadowfoam Seed: Increases hydration levels, resulting in a more even skin texture.

- Red Algae: Helps protect against blue light emitted by electronic devices.

- Frankincense: Provides a soothing effect.

$41.00

Best sunscreen!!!...You get a light sheer shine which compliments your skin. One of the best sunscreen I have ever used. This sunscreen has encouraged me to use sunscreen daily. ...Super easy to apply, and not an overpowering sunscreen scent. Unfortunately it didn’t work well with my makeup unlike some other SPF I have, so I returned it

What it is: A portable Korean face sunscreen stick with SPF 40 and hyaluronic acid that hydrates, blurs pores, and delivers a matte, invisible finish.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Oily, and Combination


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Oiliness


Formulation: Balm


Highlighted Ingredients:
-Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates to prime skin for makeup.

-Chemical SPF 40: Protects skin from sun damage.

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