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.
$62.00
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
$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! ...This is my favourite sunscreen. I have a relatively fair complexion and find that most normal sunscreens give me a white cast but any tinted sunscreens make me look orange.
What it is: A fast-absorbing, nongreasy sunscreen that actually feels good on your skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sunflower Extract: Rich in beta carotene and helps protect your skin from external environmental elements.
- Rosemary Leaf Extract: Has a calming effect on the skin and is rich in antioxidants.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.
What Else You Need to Know: PLAY Everyday Lotion was created to correct everything you ever disliked about sunscreen. It feels amazing, absorbs quickly, and has a fresh scent, plus it’s never sticky or tacky. This b
$49.00
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
Perfect lightweight sunscreen!...My son and I love this sunscreen so much. it's perfect for everyday wear and for touch ups during the day. will repurchase always....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.
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.
$170.00
I’ve purchased other luxury sunscreens in this price range and they feel like skincare along with sunscreen. ...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
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 mL·ITEM: 2647683
Color: Tan - Natural Medium tint
$51.50
I was so excited to I was so happy to find a healthy sunscreen to put on my face and this one hit the mark! ...this is a great hydrating mineral sunscreen. it leaves an undetectable look on the skin.
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.
$40.00
The Hueguard Invisible Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 has become a go-to for my active days. ...Protects you from the sun and it says you must reapply after a swim.
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.
$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
