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These are the 10 best sunscreens that leave no white cast, according to a licensed esthetician
Unfortunately, sunscreens with a white cast can still be a thing in 2023 due to skin-protecting ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that work to reflect the damaging UV rays.
EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen, SPF 46
Live Tinted 3-in-1 Mineral SPF 30
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch
Black Girl Sunscreen
Murad Environmental Shield Essential-C Day Moisture SPF 30
Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist
Tower28 Sunny Days SPF 30
Urban Hydration Castor & Shea SPF 30
Summer Fridays Shade Drops
Supergoop! Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion
Mineral sunscreens are the ones that usually cause that ghostly glow, especially on darker skin tones. Chemical sunscreens are less likely to cause a white cast but are controversial due to the lack of reef-safe claims. Thankfully, mineral sunscreen formulas continue to improve, and numerous formulas are now a mix between mineral and chemical.
So what’s the difference between mineral and chemical sunscreens? Chemical sunscreens penetrate your skin and offer protection by dispelling absorbed UV rays, while mineral sunscreens sit on top of your skin to repel UV rays.
Many people have strong opinions on which one is better, but I won’t tell you to choose one over the other as I like both — and it ultimately comes down to what you prefer.
As an esthetician and skin care expert working in the beauty industry, sunscreen holds a special place in my heart. Keep reading to see my expert-recommended sunscreens for specific skin types. And always remember to reapply your sunscreen every two hours and use a water-resistant sunscreen while sweating and swimming to keep your skin protected.
Best For Acne-Prone Skin & Rosacea: EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen, SPF 46
Most-Loved For Priming: Live Tinted 3-in-1 Mineral SPF 30
Top Drugstore Brand: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch
Most-Loved By Deeper Skin Tones: Black Girl Sunscreen
Best For Brightening + Dark Spots: Murad Environmental Shield Essential-C Day Moisture SPF 30
Top Water-Resistant For Swimming: Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist
Favorite Tinted Sunscreen Foundation: Tower 28 Sunny Days SPF 30
Best for Eczema + All-Over Dry Skin: Urban Hydration Castor & Shea SPF 30
Trendiest Reef-Friendly Sunscreen: Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Mineral Milk
Most-Loved For A Dewy Glow: Supergoop! Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion
And if you aren’t wearing sunscreen every single day, make sure you do to help minimize the look of lines, wrinkles and age spots and prevent skin cancer.
1. Best For Acne-Prone Skin & Rosacea: EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen, SPF 46 , $41
2. Most Loved For Priming: Live Tinted 3-in-1 Mineral SPF 30, $32
3. Top Drugstore Brand: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch, $9.58
4. Most-Loved By Deeper Skin Tones: Black Girl Sunscreen, $15.99
5. Best For Brightening + Dark Spots: Murad Environmental Shield Essential-C Day Moisture SPF 30, $61.20
6. Top Water-Resistant For Swimming: Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist, $21
7. Favorite Tinted Sunscreen Foundation: Tower28 Sunny Days SPF 30, $32
8. Best for Eczema + All-Over Dry Skin: Urban Hydration Castor & Shea SPF 30, $22.56
9. Trendiest Reef-Friendly Sunscreen: Summer Fridays Shade Drops, $36
10. Most-Loved For A Dewy Glow: Supergoop! Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion, $34
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