If you're a beachgoer or pool goer, you know that the summer months are the season for sun exposure. If you're going to the beach or the pool this summer, you'll need to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. One of the best and simplest ways to do so is with sunscreen. But not all sunscreens are made the same. If you're planning to spend time in the water, you'll need sunscreen specifically designed for swimming. Here are the best sunscreens for swimming.
$64.00
I always have this in my beach bag...I use it whenever I am on a beach vacation as a sunscreen. It is very lightweight and feels great on the skin.
What it is:
A daytime sunscreen that protects against UV rays, prevents the appearance of dark spots and premature signs of aging, and protects from discomfort and redness.
What it is formulated to do:
Perfect multiprotection for the city. Effective and invisible on the skin, this UV 50 sunscreen protects against the harmful effects of UV rays, free radicals, and pollution to preserve youth, luminosity, and even tone of the skin. The powerful formula helps prevent the formation of dark spots while maintaining healthy-looking skin.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
$47.50
Do recommend to reapply every few hours after swimming or perspiring. For me I wear it mostly everyday, under my makeup or when I will be outside, not just going to the beach....I even go jogging and swimming very water resistant!...A great sunscreen for oily skin and everyday use...Best face sunscreen for dry skin
What it is:
A face cream that provides a high level of protection against both UVA and UVB radiation.
What it is formulated to do:
Clinique's innovative SolarSmart complex triggers an antiaging repair process while at once providing skin with a high level of defense from the aging and burning effects of UVA and UVB rays. The formulation also includes a boost of antioxidants to shield skin from environmental aggressors.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
What else you need to know:
Gentle enough for sensitive skins, this product is water- and sweat-resistant, oil-free, non-acnegenic, and dermatologist tested.
$33.00
Great, everyday sunscreen...Another thing I will love about this sunscreen is its clean formula, which I will feel good about in the summertime when I will swim in lakes and the ocean! ...Or on my face for beach/hiking days!
What it is: A fast-absorbing, non-greasy sunscreen face & body lotion that hydrates skin & is water- & sweat-resistant for 80 minutes.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness
Formulation: Lotion
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sunflower Extract: Rich in beta carotene and helps protect your skin from external environmental elements.
$54.00
I’ve finally found a sunscreen for my pool and beach days! I have not tried this with makeup. ...Awesome Sunscreen and Primer!...I’m surprised by how much I love this sunscreen/primer. I have very sensitive skin with an oily t-zone.
What it is: An energizing, go-anywhere daily SPF protector for all-day defense.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Formulation: Lightweight Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Titanium Dioxide, Zinc, and Octinoxate: Provide protection against UV rays (UVA and UVB).
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates.
What Else You Need to Know: This sheer, weightless daily SPF protector works all day to support skin. It includes Stop Signs™ Technology that visibly diminishes visible signs of aging by combating a full spectrum of modern environmental aggressors including UVA/UVB and other skin irritants.
ITEM: 2625010
Size: 0.15 oz / 4.43 mL
$48.00
But I still have trouble getting enough powder out to actually cover my full face with adequate sunscreen. It's better than nothing but needs improvement. ...Great option for reapplying sunscreen over makeup...A powder with sunscreen... perfect idea to keep oily skin under control and protected against sun damage.
What it is: A mineral setting powder that mattifies shine, sets makeup & applies sunscreen with an easy-to-use, soft-bristled brush.
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 vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
$169.00
My dream sun lotion I have been looking for. We went to the beach and no sunburn on face and neck with this protection....Sunscreen and primer in one. This is one of the few sunscreens that doesn’t break me out and works great under makeup.
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
$52.00
Doesn’t seem to run or bleed into eyes, even when swimming. No issues with breakouts, which I typically have with facial sunscreen. ...LOVE this chemical sunscreen for sensitive skin...I am *incredibly* sensitive to sunscreen, particularly around my eyes, and this sunscreen has never bothered them -- hiking, sweating, outdoor workouts, by the ocean, swimming, etc.
What it is: The original 100% invisible, weightless, scentless sunscreen that delivers broad spectrum SPF protection & doubles as a primer with a natural finish.
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.
$44.00
Didn’t get sunburned even after swimming....I love it it's a great sunscreen I like to wear it it is such a good and lightweight sunscreen
What it is: A portable sunscreen stick that leaves skin with a glowy finish & doubles as a face & body highlighter.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles and Dryness
Formulation: Oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Nourishing Natural Oil Blend: Rich in antioxidants to reduce the visible effects of free radicals; moisturizes with a rich supply of fatty acids.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and contains less
$40.50
Take this to the beach with you! ☀...Laneige's SPF 50+ Hydro UV Index sunscreen offers excellent sun protection without feeling heavy. ...Best sunscreen. I have tried so many sunscreens. I have dry and sensitive skin.
What it is: A moisturizing sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and soothing hydration—with no white cast.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dryness
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+: Protects against UVA and UVB rays.
- Centella asiatica: Soothes skin.
- Glycerin and Hydro-Ionized Mineral Water: Hydrate skin.
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 percen
$39.00
Especially when applying sunscreen to my face i tend to break out or feel like my pores are exposed but this sunscreen has not! ...One way for me to get sunscreen on my kids!...The bottle was what caught my attention at first - it clips nicely on my travel bag and my kids' backpacks as well as their swim packs. The sunscreen is formulated so well!
What it is: A vegan, 100 percent mineral sunscreen that absorbs without a white cast, provides all-day vitamin E-rich moisturization, and is safe for sensitive skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dryness
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sheertech ZincTM: Patented process that creates lightweight, sheer texture with no white cast.
- Safflower OleotechTM: Vitamin E-rich safflower extract and oleosomes hydrate skin throughout the day.
- Sunflower Seed Oil: Antioxidant-rich oil that conditions and promotes a strong moisture barrier.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and gluten-free.
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