13 Best Sunscreen Makeup Products of 2022, According to Experts

This sheer foundation goes on with a lightweight, dewy finish that won’t leave you with cakey makeup. Not only does it have SPF 30, but also blue-light protection, thanks to the iron oxides in the formula, which will help protect your skin from staring at screens all day, says Dr. Patel.

“I like to use sunscreen primers that are really sheer and fluid,” says Scibelli. Enter: This creamy mineral sunscreen primer with SPF 35, which is spiked with vitamin E and alpha-bisabolol, a soothing, anti-inflammatory ingredient found in chamomile. Smooth it on top of your skincare and you’ll have extra-protected skin and ~primed~ canvas for your makeup.

One of the main factors Scibelli looks for in face makeup with SPF is its thickness and opacity. Why? Because if you plan on layering your makeup (think: foundation, concealer, blush, and highlighter), you want to start with an SPF base that’s thin and silky, rather than thick and heavy. This oil-free, lightweight skin tint serum is formulated with a cocktail of niacinamide (which helps brighten dark spots) and squalane (which mimics the skin’s natural oils to moisturize your skin barrier) to leave your skin looking dewy and glow-y.

You can go ahead and add this foundation with SPF 30 to your list of acceptable products for sensitive skin. The tinted formula is totally breathable, but will still give you more coverage than a regular tinted moisturizer, helping to neutralize dark spots and redness while still looking natural.

This four-in-one lip balm is a true multitasker: It has a light berry-colored tint, a high-shine finish, a slight plumping effect, and a major dose SPF 30. The only con: Reviewers say the plumping effect only lasts for 30 minutes to an hour, but if you’re looking for a tinted lip gloss with sun protection and a little bit of oompf on your lips, this is it.

Even if you usually avoid face makeup at all costs, I’m begging you to make an exception for this primer. Because yes, even though it’s another layer on your skin, this lightweight primer will help smooth out any uneven texture and prevent your makeup from sliding or smudging.

One of the most forgotten rules of SPF? Reapplication. And if you’re outside in the sun, your SPF 30 moisturizer that you put on at 9 a.m. isn’t going to hold up until the afternoon. That’s where this setting spray comes in, which will not only set your makeup so it doesn’t budge an inch, but also give you a regular refresh of your SPF without undoing all your hard work.

If you’re not already using a primer in your makeup routine, now is a great time to get one with SPF, like this moisturizing primer with SPF 50. It goes on white, but dries completely sheer, and it’s oil-free, so if you’re looking for a sunscreen for oily skin (hi, me), this won’t leave you feeling extra shiny.

A good setting spray is crucial when you need your makeup to last for hours (and honestly, when do you not?). Spray this SPF 30 on as the final layer in your makeup look for another layer of protection. Plus, this one protects from both UVA and UVB rays (i.e., the rays that can lead to cancer-causing sunburns and premature signs of aging).

A CC cream that neutralizes redness, helps even out hyperpigmentation and scars, and lasts all dang day? Yes, please. This CC cream is also filled with SPF 50 to help protect your skin from sun damage and burns, but make sure to still layer it on top of your favorite sunscreen of at least SPF 30 to be a gold-star skin student.

If a foundation with SPF feels too heavy for your liking, but your tinted moisturizer doesn’t give you quite enough coverage, you need to try this SPF 30 BB cream. The tinted formula gives your skin a medium-coverage tint, while also helping to smooth the look of fine lines and pores.

K, so a powder with SPF 50 won’t give you nearly as much coverage as a regular sunscreen (since you can’t see exactly how much coverage you’re getting, and not using nearly enough to get full protection). But a mattifying sunscreen powder like this one from ColorScience helps top up your SPF throughout the day without messing up your makeup, while also absorbing any excess oils from your moisturizer or sunscreen beneath it.

Sure, your years-old SPF lip balm that lives in your car’s cup holder will work in a pinch, but where’s the color and fun? Answer: in this tinted lip balm with SPF 30. It not only leaves your lips with a wash of color, but will also keep them moisturized and soft with avocado oil, jojoba oil, and shea butter.