I used to associate sunscreen with the gloppy, heavy white goo my mom would make me slather on every time I stepped out of the house in the summer.
Little did I know I could get the sun protection I needed without putting a heavy cream all over my face—thanks to moisturizers with SPF.
But not just any moisturizer with SPF will do. You need to find a formula with at least broad-spectrum SPF 30 to protect you from both UVA and UVB rays, says Sejal Shah, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist in New York City and founder of SmarterSkin Dermatology. (Most moisturizers come with just 15 to 20 SPF, which she emphasizes isn't enough.)
These are the best moisturizers with SPF for every skin type:
Best overall: Supergoop! Everyday Sunscreen
This bestselling, oil-free, water-resistant formula is first and foremost a sunscreen, though its ultra-hydrating effects are damn impressive. Made with natural citrus and basil extracts, you can expect a head-to-toe solution to hydration and sun care that won’t smell like your traditional sun block.
Best for oily, acne-prone skin: CeraVe Ultra-Light Face Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Designed to keep oily skin at bay, this oil-free SPF 30 moisturizer works to help repair the protective skin barrier. In the process of locking in long-lasting moisture, it works double-time to mattify any oily areas for a shine-free face that’s protected from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays.
Best for people who live in cities: Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30
All that polluted air can damage your skin's collagen, making you look older. To help combat premature wrinkles, this power-packed sunscreen serum works to hydrate, repair, protect, and defend against not only UVA and UVB rays, but against environmental damage, too.
Best anti-ager: Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer With Sunscreen
In addition to deeply hydrating and protecting skin from environmental aggressors and daily wear and tear, this SPF 30 moisturizer is formulated to visibly fade fine lines and wrinkles thanks to anti-aging powerhouse retinol.
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