The best sunscreens for women (and all other gender identities!) are those that protect against both UVA and UVB rays, have a high protection factor (Pf), and are easy to apply. Here are some of the top sunscreens available today.
Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 mL·ITEM: 2454932
Color: Suede 04 - for medium cool skin with a pink hue
$22.00
I am 50+ years old and new to wearing makeup. bareMinerals tinted moisturizer is a huge step for me to take. I like the fact that it evens out my skin color without full coverage and the fact that it is also a sunscreen. ...Feels like I have nothing on which is great because I hate the heavy feel of most sunscreens.
What it is: A mini-size, clean, multitasking tinted moisturizer that combines hydrating skincare benefits with naturally radiant, sheer-to-light coverage and SPF 30.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Cream
SPF: 30
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Replenishes and boosts skin’s moisture.
- Olive-Derived Squalane: Quenches dry skin with all-day hydration that feels light and refreshing.
- Mineral-Based Sunscreen: Non-chemical sunscreen protects from damaging UVA and UVB rays.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
Size: 0.406 oz/ 12 mL·ITEM: 2283729
Color: Light - taupe shade with warm undertones
$21.00
I have large pores and it kinda sunk down in them. Works great as a sunscreen though!...Perfect For Mature Skin...As a older woman with mature skin this is my favorite foundation.
What it is: A bestselling, full-coverage, color-correcting creamnow oil-free with SPF 40 physical sunscreen and a matte finish for up to 12 hours.
Skin Type: Combination and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dryness, and Uneven Skin Tone
Formulation: Full Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Collagen: Supports skin elasticity for a youthful, smooth appearance.
- Peptides: Help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and support natural collagen production for the look of smoother, firmer skin.
- Charcoal: Minimizes the look of pores and detoxifies your skin by absorbing excess oils and impurities.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and mineral oil.
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2579100
Color: Translucent Tone 2 - For medium to medium-deep skin tones
$64.00
It leaves my skin feeling extra glowy but not sticky at all. It’s the perfect sunscreen for this summer, a small amount goes a long way! ...Natural Sunscreen Beauty...I have been using this sunscreen for a few weeks now, and it does protect and smooth my skin.
What it is: A stabilized 10% Vitamin C serum with mineral SPF 40 for visibly brighter skin—available in three translucent tones to neutralize white cast without adding coverage.
ITEM: 2535722
Size: 2.5 oz Sunrise / 73.9 mL - champagne
$48.00
Best sunscreen for glowing skin . Love the shine and texture on my skin . ...best sunscreen for face ever!...I cannot rave enough about how happy I am with it as I am a redhead with blue eyes and burn extremely fast. I was there for a month and it was full sun every day and I am pleased to say I didn't burn once on my face.
What it is: A glowy daily primer with tinted sun protection that leaves a dewy, hydrated finish & preps skin for makeup — now in four flexible shades!
$35.00
I use this on top of my regular sunscreen for days when I know I will get plenty of sun. ...New must have product for summer. I’ve been searching for a sunscreen for my part & every scalp sunscreen has made my hair greesy.
What it is: A 100 percent mineral, non-nano setting powder to set makeup, mattify shine, and help you easily reapply your SPF throughout the day.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores and Oiliness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 100% Mineral Zinc Oxide: Delivers broad-spectrum UV protection.
- Ceramides and Olive Glycerides: Help seal in moisture.
- Coated Silica: Diffuses light and helps to diminish the visible appearance of pores.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free, cruelty-free.
Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2649036
Color: G5 - deep warm
$26.00
Mix with concealer and sunscreen!...I normally have a white cast with sunscreen but when I add this to my sunscreen it adds coverage and is like a thin layer of foundation. ...Dewy and just blends in nicely after my sunscreen. My new favorite. My dry skin really looked healthy
What it is: A lightweight skin tint with sheer coverage that evens out the look of skin tone, minimizes appearance of pores, and leaves skin with a smooth, dewy finish.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycerin: Helps skin attract and retain moisture.
- Diamond Powder: Visibly minimizes the look of pores with a brightening and blurring effect.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
Size: 0.18 oz/ 5 g·ITEM: 2210524
Color: First Light
$24.00
Good concept, nice substitute for eye sunscreen...I use it as a base of my eye makeups or simply sunscreen for my eye area when I'm not wearing makeups. ...Looking for sunscreen for lids??...I love it, love the sunscreen protection and everything about it
What it is: An industry-first cream eyeshadow with SPF 30 to keep your eyes pretty and protected from the sun.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dark Spots
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Flower Essences: A blend of rose, roman chamomile, jasmine, and sunflower extracts provides antioxidant protection and soothes the delicate eye area.
- Zinc Oxide 20 % and Octisalate 5%: Provide sunscreen protection.
ITEM: 2176972
Color: Cashew 3.5 - for light neutral skin with peach undertones
$37.00
This is an instant skin beautifier, ACTUALLY helps my skin. Great for women of Color....Women of color aren't all dark. The two shades at the end are only for darker women, and the shade before that would match a tan caucasian woman at most.
What it is: A clean, multitasking tinted moisturizer that combines hydrating skincare benefits with naturally radiant, sheer-to-light coverage and SPF 30.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Cream
SPF: 30 and under
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Helps replenish and boost skin’s moisture.
- Olive-Derived Squalane: Quenches dry skin with all-day hydration that feels light and refreshing.
- Mineral-Based Sunscreen: Protects from damaging UVA and UVB rays.
$44.00
I love the glow screen but I usually end up mixing it with my Elta md sunscreen for some coverage so this seemed like the perfect solution to that. ...I have been trying to find the best sunscreen for the last 10 years because no have melasma & hyperpigmentation.
What it is: An oil-free makeup, skincare, and SPF blend with medium coverage for a complexion-perfecting finish plus 100 percent-mineral broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Cream
SPF: Over 30
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Non-nano Zinc Oxide: Made of mineral particles that are larger in size and sit safely on top of skin to absorb UVB rays and reflect UVA rays.
- Apple Extract: Helps the skin appear smoother and brighter.
- Irish Moss/Red Seaweed Extract: Protects against free radicals with vitamins and minerals needed to maintain healthy skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free and cruelty-free.
Size: 0.85 oz/ 25 mL·ITEM: 2454452
Color: 3W1 Bisque - for medium with warm undertones
$29.00
I loved the tinted moisturizer with sunscreen for a quick and light coverage for the summer. perfect for beach or pool days when you don't need a full face but want. little something....Beautiful tinted moisturizer for daily use!...I know it has SPF 20 already, but I apply it after my TULA sunscreen for extra protection on my sensitive skin and an added glow.
What it is: A mini-size, lightweight tinted moisturizer with a cult-favorite formula that provides sheer coverage and a blurred matte finish.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: SPF 20
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Oil-Absorbing Powders: Help keep skin shine-free with a natural, demi-matte finish.
- Licorice Root Extract: Soothes irritated or troubled skin.
- Vitamin E: Helps protect against damaging effects of the sun.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES.
What Else You Need to Know: This cult-classic tinted moisturizer provides demi-matte, sheer coverage that quickly gives skin a soft-focus effect.