Ready for a sun-soaked summer? At home or away, SPF is a must. While slathering on sunscreen every day can feel like a chore, soaking up the sun—even on short errands or through a window—can lead to serious potential skin issues, from sunburn and premature signs of aging to cancer.
Thankfully, sunscreens have come a long way from the thick, chalky and heavily scented formulas of years past. Chemical sunscreens (which contain ingredients like oxybenzone and avobenzone that work by absorbing harmful rays) and mineral sunscreens (which contain filters like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide to physically block them) now come in an array of ultra-comfortable and often invisible innovative formulas.
Whether you're looking for a lightweight, everyday option or a quick solution for on-the-go touch-ups, these new formulas have such luxurious textures that you’ll want to drench yourself in them.
Worn alone or under makeup, this mineral SPF has a sheer, primer-like finish that blurs pores and boosts radiance.
$77, sephora.com
This innovative sunscreen oil (!!!) contains a cocktail of hydrating ceramides, squalane and hyaluronic acid, and leaves no sticky residue behind.
$59, sephora.com
Surprisingly lightweight and invisible on a wide range of skin tones, this oil-free mineral formula is a one-of-a-kind wonder.
$54, sephora.com
A tinted lip primer with SPF preps and protects your pout in one easy step. Plus, the rosy hue looks good on everyone.
$22, sephora.com
Infused with aloe, squalane and hyaluronic acid for a boost of hydration, this sunscreen-primer hybrid gives skin a covetable glow.
$18, shoppersdrugmart.ca. (Available in mid-July.)
Perfect for on-the-go application, this spray-on body sunscreen is weightless and completely clear upon application. Throw this non-greasy formula into your beach bag for easy touch-ups.
$23, shoppersdrugmart.ca
A summer-friendly twist on the brand’s bestselling Aqua Bomb moisturizer, Belif’s two-in-one cream offers all the benefits of the original, with the addition of a high dose of SPF.
$50, sephora.com
Made with plumping, hyperpigmentation-busting and skin-refining ingredients, this fast-absorbing sunscreen also boasts serious skincare benefits.
$55, shoppersdrugmart.ca
Formulated with mineral pigments to give it a sheer tint, this zinc oxide sunscreen is safe for sensitive skin.
$48, sephora.com
Inspired by her and her sisters' experience with other mineral sunscreens, cosmetic chemist Abena Antwi spent two years developing one that doesn't leave a white, ashy cast on dark skin. The resulting formula absorbs fast and is also incredibly hydrating.
$28, amazon.ca
For an instant glow that doesn't skimp on sun protection, try this sheer, lightweight serum loaded with chemical filters.
$70, well.ca
This sunscreen goes on clear for a seamless finish.
$48, sephora.com
Infused with a slight rosy tint, this sunscreen leaves skin glowing.
$23, amazon.ca
Spending time in the sun dries out skin. Fight the problem before you even step outside with this moisturizing SPF 60 formula.
$18, walmart.ca
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