Water-resistant sunscreens are an excellent option for people who want to protect their skin from the sun but want to avoid the hassle of reapplying sunscreen every few hours. These products are ideal for beachgoers, sailors, and anyone else who spends time in the water. Here are some of the best water-resistant sunscreens on the market today.
$43.00
Greasy but Actually Sweat Proof...It is pretty greasy if you apply the recommended amount (at least 4 swipes over each area of the face), however ,you can lightly dab off sweat without having to deal with residue or having to reapply every time. ...It’s clear, so it doesn’t make your skin whiter and your face doesn’t feel super oily. I mix mine with laneige water bank gel, and it makes my face feel very hydrated!
What it is: A clear sunscreen stick, with SPF 50+, that works over and under makeup for sun protection on the go.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Highlighted Ingredients:
- WetForce and HeatForce Technologies: Create an invisible, lightweight protective veil.
- SynchroShield™: Supports the protective layer upon exposure to heat, water, and sun.
What Else You Need to Know: This ocean-friendly formula offers UV protection for face and body. It glides on clear, under or over makeup, for easy, portable coverage on active, outdoor days. This stick is also free of oxybenzone and octinoxate and is compliant with Hawaii regulations.
$33.00
My go-to sunscreen when I am working out! It is water-proof and doesn't sting if it gets in my eyes. ...Perfect sunscreen for dry skin and dark skin tones...It blends into darker skin tones perfectly with spf 50 coverage, its also water resistant which helps if you sweat a lot. It’s also perfect for dry skin types I always have a healthy glossy glow/shine.
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.
$65.00
Best Sunscreen Ever!...It is lightweight, clear (no white cast), and water resistant. This is probably the closes to a perfect sunscreen because they hit all those criteria. ...Holy grail of sunscreens!...This sunscreen is crazy amazing. It doesn’t even feel like sunscreen.
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.
Size: 1.35 FL OZ/40 ML·ITEM: 2838985
Color: Shade 6 - Medium (Yellow Undertone)
$57.00
I received this product for my honest review and wanted to love it, but I found it to wear heavy on my skin and caused me to break out in a sweat when I wasn't even warm. I like that it is water resistant, contains zinc and is a broad spectrum SPF 50, but it didn't blend well and I felt like I was wearing a mask. ...I really wanted to love it because it contains zinc, is a broad spectrum SPF 50 and is water resistant for up to 80 minutes. Unfortunately, I felt like I was wearing a mask when I had it on and it made me sweat profusely.
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
ITEM: 2779650
Size: 5 oz / 150 mL
$40.50
Ultra Violette's Sweat-Safe Face & Body SKINSCREEN offers reliable sun protection with a sweat-resistant formula and a non-greasy finish. ...Perfect sunscreen!...I love this sunscreen, it absorbs quickly, is not drying, does not leave a white cast and has a lovely coconut smell.
What it is: A sweat-safe, water-resistant body and hand sunscreen that's hydrating, non-greasy, and protects your skin from harmful UV rays.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Pregnancy and Postpartum Support
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
-SPF 50+: UVA and UVB filters that prevent visible hyperpigmentation and premature aging.
$61.00
Loooove this sunscreen! I've tried lots of different sunscreens/spfs and I love this one. ...Not sweat proof...Love this for under makeup, unfortunately it’s not sweat proof of water proof at all so I can’t wear this to the beach or on sunny walks making it sort of a pointless purchase.
What it is: A liquid sunscreen that gives skin a radiant finish and provides powerful SPF 50 protection.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Dullness
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Broad-Spectrum SPF 50: Defends against skin-damaging and visibly aging UV rays.
What Else You Need to Know: The perfect final layer in your daytime skin routine, this lightweight liquid sunscreen glides on like a dream. It leaves no white cast behind—just hydrated, healthy-looking skin. Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 is heavy on protection from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, yet the liquid fluid-sunscreen formula feels light on skin.
$44.00
I love it it's a great sunscreen I like to wear it it is such a good and lightweight sunscreen...Best for a day of exploration and not for wearing in the water. I would buy this again,
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
Size: 1.18 oz / 35 mL·ITEM: 2842235
Color: 32N - medium neutral
$60.00
Fool proof way of hiding blemishes...A fool proof way to looking put together everyday with minimal effort....It also transfers like CRAZY so you have to use a setting spray preferably a sweat proof/water proof one. I laid on my boyfriend's chest when he was wearing a white shirt and his entire shirt was brown, I've never had my foundation transfer like that before even without setting sprays.
What it is: An effortless, lightweight skin tint meets powerful SPF 50—with buildable coverage and a natural finish for immediately smooth-, even-looking skin.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: SPF Over 30
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ectoin: Defends against oxidative stress caused by blue light, radiation, and pollution.
- Hyaluronic Acid-Infused Clay: Balances skin’s moisture levels and absorbs sebum.
- Broad-Spectrum Hybrid SPF 50 with Zinc Oxide 13.58%: Protects against UVA and UVB rays.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, talc, formaldehydes, and phthalates. It is also vegan and an Allure Best of Beauty Winner.
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$54.00
I also like that it is fragrance-free. It is water resistant for up to 40 minutes so this is good for those quick pool-dip....The best sunscreen...This sunscreen is the best, I love the packaging, protects the skin, no white cast, this is also water resistant I love that, absolutely my go to everyday no make up look, it’s a must have, Available at Sephora
What it is: A mineral sunscreen for all skin types that glides on smooth and doubles as a makeup-gripping primer with a natural finish.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Broad Spectrum Mineral SPF 40: Protects against environmental aggressors; includes 17.68% zinc oxide.
- Bamboo Extract: Known for its excellent antioxidant properties.
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. It is also vegan, gluten-
$41.00
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Tried the Live Tinted stick sunscreen and it’s pretty solid overall. Pros: it’s tiny and super travel-friendly, has SPF 50, goes on clear (kind of looks like a hard jelly stick), and it's water resistant for up to 80 minutes, which is great for pool or beach days. ...It leaves not white cast and it is sweat/water resistant.
What it is: A clean, clear sunscreen stick with no white cast that is water- and sweat-resistant and conveniently purse-friendly for easy reapplication.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Formulation: Balm
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Cloudberry Fruit Extract: A rich source of ingredients that calm, replenish, and care for skin.
- Dragon Fruit Extract: Rich in vitamin C and antioxidant properties that reduce redness.
- Rice Bran Extract: Helps hydrate and retain moisture, resulting in soft, smooth skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
