39 Top New SPFs Of 2024 To Keep Skin Safe And Healthy

We know you’ve heard it before, but it’s worth repeating: Sunscreen should be worn every single day, no matter the weather. That’s because it’s truly the best anti-ager out there. “SPF (Sun Protection Factor) helps protect the skin from harmful UV rays, which can cause sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer,” says Celebrity Esthetician Ian Michael Crumm. “UV rays are present even on cloudy days or in winter when it’s cold outside, so daily protection is essential. Regular use of SPF can prevent sunspots and discoloration, wrinkles and other signs of skin aging.”

While the best sunscreen for you is one that you’ll actually wear, Crumm recommends looking for a formula that checks off a few boxes. “Choose a sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum protection to shield against both UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays,” he says. “For everyday use, a minimum of SPF 30 is recommended. For prolonged outdoor activities, aim to use SPF 50+. If you’re swimming or sweating, look for water-resistant options.”

When choosing the best sunscreen, it's also helpful to keep your skin type in mind, such as non-comedogenic for oily or acne-prone skin, fragrance-free for sensitive skin or moisturizing ingredients for dry skin. “Choose a formula that matches your skin’s needs,” Crumm says. “Many new formulations have skincare benefits that go beyond sun protection added into them. For instance, many utilize hyaluronic acid for skin-plumping, niacinamide to calm inflamed skin and ceramides to condition the skin barrier. Sunscreens should state what skin types are best suited for each so look out for those descriptions to determine the best sunscreens start experimenting with.”

Finding the right formula often comes down to trial and error. “Everyone’s skin is different, and we all have our own preferences, so using sample sizes can help test how a product feels and reacts with your skin,” Crumm says. “It’s easy to want to stop trying sunscreens after a horrible experience like a white cast residue, but please prevail and keep trying other SPFs until you find the one right for you.” When in doubt, you can always get professional advice by consulting an esthetician or dermatologist, especially if you have specific skin concerns.

To make the most of your sunscreen, applying enough is key. “Apply a liberal amount of sunscreen to all exposed skin, including often-missed spots like the ears, back of the neck and tops of feet,” Crumm says. “Follow the two-finger rule for the face: Use the pointer and middle fingers to measure out two lines of sunscreen. This should be an appropriate amount to cover the face. Add an additional finger length of SPF to cover the neck area.”

Be sure to reapply every two hours, or more frequently if swimming or sweating. It’s also important to apply it properly during skincare layering. “Apply sunscreen as the last step in your skincare routine before makeup,” Crumm says. “Remember to use sunscreen daily, regardless of the season or weather conditions. Gradual sun exposure over time is cumulative and can cause serious skin aging and lead to skin cancer.”

These are the best new SPFs of 2024 to keep your skin protected and healthy.

Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum Sunscreen

Not a fan of lotion? Then this serum is for you. Impressively lightweight, it fights signs of aging with a collagen peptide, leaving skin looking more even in tone and texture. The radiant finish is the perfect final touch. $42, kiehls.com

INNBeauty Project Mineral Sun Glow SPF 43

Available in two flexible shades to cover all the bases—Fair-Medium and Medium-Deep—this nourishing formula is chock full of antioxidants for blue light and sun protection, plus it balances the microbiome to stop breakouts before they appear. Peptides plump and firm skin, too. $35, sephora.com

Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50

Newly revamped to nurture skin even more, the lightweight liquid is loaded with humectants, including hyaluronic acid, to up moisture levels. There’s also niacinamide to even skin tone, camellia leaf extract for radiance and silk, which has been used in beauty rituals for centuries to hydrate. $64, tatcha.com

Supergoop! Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40

Save yourself a step with this daily cream that combines moisture and sun protection. Formulated with ectoin, hyaluronic acid and glycerin to balance normal, combination and oily skin types. $48, sephora.com

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Spray SPF 40

Shiseido’s SynchroShieldRepair^- takes center stage, an ingredient that actually makes the formula work harder when subjected to heat, water and sweat. Made with over 60% skincare ingredients, its algae complex boasts five types of algae to hydrate, licorice root extract to calm and hypotaurine to prevent oxidative damage from blue light. The mist is a cinch to apply and dries in a flash. $38, shiseido.com

Fenty Hydra Vizor Huez Tinted Moisturizer Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen

Fenty’s mineral sunscreen now comes in a tinted format in 10 flexible shades to ensure no one has to struggle with a white cast. Made with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, aloe, and Kalahari melon and baobab extracts, it brings on dewiness from within with major hydration, plus it works to minimize dark spots and pores while boosting elasticity. Bonus: The fragrance-free formula has a refillable case that’s sold separately. $42, sephora.com

Lion Pose Ghost-Buster Broad Spectrum SPF 42

Accurately named, you won’t have to worry about this mineral formula leaving you looking like Casper, or greasy and shiny either. Instead, it has a radiant finish and also works as a makeup primer. Squalane helps with hydration, plus there’s antioxidant glutathione. $46, lionpose.com

Naked Sundays Cabana Glow Mineral Glow Serum Drops

Get your glow on with these mineral sunscreen drops infused with bronzing and illuminating pigments. Available in three shades—Pearl Tint, Illuminating Tint and Bronze Tint—they’re designed to work for all skin tones. You can wear the drops solo for subtle coverage or blended with makeup. The formula is spiked with skin-loving ingredients to nourish, including pink algae for antioxidants to reduce redness and fine lines, hyaluronic acid for moisture and rosella extract to boost elasticity. $35, nakedsundays.com

Skinceuticals Clear Daily Soothing UV Defense SPF 50

Red and sensitive skin will love this soothing sunscreen that hydrates, evens texture and provides hydration that lasts all day. It blends mineral—specifically 7% zinc oxide—and chemical filters for a clear finish that works for all skin tones. Glycerin helps skin hang on to moisture while bisabolol minimizes redness. $54, dermstore.com

Franz Skincare Naked Sunshine Peptide Patch

A go-to for Crumm, who works with the brand, these super thin and breathable sun patches block 99.9% of UV-B and 98.1% of UV-A rays. “For athletes and people outside for extended periods, it’s very easy to forget to reapply,” he says. “People often unconsciously wipe around the eye area between reapplications due to sweat when being active, which minimizes protection and can fastly lead to skin burning and skin discoloration, specifically around the eye area. The Franz Naked SunShield Peptide Patch is a solution to protecting the eye area for an extended period. It is ultra-thin, water- and sweat-resistant, and can last all day to protect against UV rays. It’s a fantastic product for our sun safety toolkits as the thin design makes it transparent on the skin, and after five minutes, you can barely notice any sensorial feel. It attaches and moves with the skin with ease. I also love recommending them to clients battling skin discoloration that easily comes back with a bit of UV exposure.” $25, franzskincareusa.com

Vacation Orange Geleé SPF 30 Sunscreen Gel

Vacation has always been known for their nostalgia and now they’re taking it to the next level by resurrecting their take on the iconic Orange Gelée sunscreen that was originally launched in the 1920s and discontinued in 2019. The old school orange-tinted gel gets a modern makeover. Its famous hue, high-shine finish and scent are the same, but with updated ingredients that pamper skin, including jojoba, sesame, sweet almond, saffron, bergamot and coconut oils, along with shea butter and vitamin E. $23, ulta.com

Kopari Sun Shield On-The-Glow Sheer Stick SPF 40

Perfect for travel, this sheer stick is great for on-the-go. You’ll never have to worry about it exploding in your suitcase or purse. It glides right onto skin, imparting a beautiful sheen. $29, koparibeauty.com

Coola Refreshing Water Plumping Gel Serum Sunscreen

The gel serum format makes this SPF 30 feel like a glass of water for your face. Clinically proven to minimize wrinkles, smooth skin and improve firmness, it’s spiked with hyaluronic acid, organic aloe and organic coconut water to help skin retain water, plus alaria esculenta extract to aid collagen production. $48, coola.com

Mary Kay Mineral Facial Sunscreen SPF 30

Mary Kay’s very first mineral sunscreen was worth the wait. Powered by zinc oxide to also protect from blue light, it instantly sinks into skin and has a natural finish with low shine. It works with all skin tones and types, even sensitive and oily. $28, marykay.com

Seaweed Bath Co. Hydrating Serum Stick SPF 50

Sticks make SPF application easier! This featherweight formula still delivers hydration and brightens with rainbow seaweed. There’s also niacinamide to improve tone and texture, as well as bisabolol, extracted from German chamomile, to soothe and condition. $23, seaweedbathco.com

Herbivore Star Seed SPF 30 Vitamin C Brightening Mineral Sunscreen

Herbivore’s first SPF is a tinted mineral format that color corrects and taps non-nano zinc oxide to prevent premature aging. Antioxidant THD vitamin C brights and fights free radicals, while pebble plant stem cell increases vitamin D in skin to aid water retention and skin texture. $38, herbivorebotanicals.com

Murad Environmental Shield Multi-Vitamin Clear Coat Broad Spectrum SPF 50

Accurately named, this clear SPF is like a multivitamin for your face. Loaded with vitamins C through F for powerful antioxidant benefits, it blocks up to 98% of UVB radiation and approximately 55% of free radicals from UV exposure. There’s also nourishing omegas from chia seeds to spark ceramide production for a stronger skin barrier. The water-resistant formula does double duty as a makeup primer. $42, sephora.com

Nyx BlurScreen SPF 30 Blurring Primer Sunscreen

Prep your skin for makeup and sun protection with this triple threat that also has a blurring effect to create the perfect canvas. By creating grip on the skin, it helps makeup last for up to 18 hours, yet keeps skin hydrated with coconut juice and cactus flower extract. $14, nyxcosmetics.com

Kora Organics Silky Sun Drops 100% Mineral Sunscreen Serum

Kora Organics founder Miranda Kerr created a sunscreen that does so much more than safeguard skin from the sun. Chock full of antioxidants, it also protects skin from pollution and doesn’t leave a white cast. The ingredient list includes non-nano zinc oxide, ectoin, algica, raspberry seed oil, chia seed oil and the brand’s signature ingredient, noni, to soothe and nourish stressed and compromised skin. $56, koraorganics.com

Kosas DreamBeam Sunlit Comfy Smooth Sunscreen SPF 40

Kosas expands the DreamBeam family with Sunlit, which has the same mineral formula as the original but leaves behind a gorgeous glow. It works to improve your complexion over time with strengthening ceramides, plumping peptides, calming allantoin and hydrating hyaluronic acid. Formulated with 21.7% non-nano zinc oxide, it strengthens the skin barrier and is safe for sensitive skin. $40, kosas.com

Blue Lizard Lip Balm SPF 15

Don’t forget to protect your pucker! This vegan lip balm gets the job done with zinc oxide, along with a blend of eight natural oils to hydrate. It’s also spiked with antioxidant-rich Australian Kakadu plum to nourish and soften lips. $9, amazon.com

Bask Daily Invisible Gel Sunscreen SPF 40

To ensure their first sunscreen was just right, Bask tested more than nine base formulas and 134 versions of the product. The water-resistant, fragrance-free formula is designed to nourish skin, tapping plant-derived squalane. Sun protection is provided by avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate and octocrylene. $28, basksuncare.com

Image Skincare Daily Prevention Protect and Refresh Mist SPF 40

When you don’t want to mess up your makeup, a mist is the perfect solution. This dry-oil facial mist is spiked with meadowfoam seed and buriti fruit oils to nourish. The brand’s patent-pending XOSM Technology boosts the perks of antioxidant ectoin and vitamin C, as well as micro algae. $44, imageskincare.com

RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

If tackling uneven skin tone is at the top of your complexion to-do list, this brightening SPF will be your best friend. Thanks to ethyl ascorbic acid (aka vitamin C), it brightens and lightens without leaving a white cast. $35, rocskincare.com

Paula's Choice Calm Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

Designed just for sensitive skin, this mineral formula addresses the issues that arise from the condition, including dryness, redness and irritation, and is even safe for those with rosacea. Lightweight yet hydrating enough to double as a moisturizer, it targets the microbiome and moisture barrier to strengthen sensitive skin and protect it from environmental aggressors. It has allantoin to calm and soothe, centella asiatica to hydrate and natural pre-biotic alpha-glucan oligosaccharide. $37, paulaschoice.com

Eighth Day Rejuvenating Priming Moisturizer SPF 30

Leading reconstructive skin cancer surgeon Dr. Nakhla was on a mission to create an SPF that protected skin while turning back the clock. Meant to double as a primer, it’s made with a proprietary Epizinc skincare technology that’s a non-nanoparticle zinc. $140, eighthdayskin.com

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dew Balm SPF 45

So long, liquid! Glow Recipe’s beloved Dew Drops now come in a stick format for easy on-the-go touchups. Doubling as a solid serum, it’s spiked with niacinamide, squalane and hyaluronic acid to brighten, soothe, tackle uneven texture and hydrate, leaving skin glowing. $30, sephora.com

Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

Since this lightweight multitasker is meant as a moisturizer and primer, you don’t have to worry about it pilling under makeup. Non-nano zinc oxide protects from UVA and UVB rays, as well as blue light, while ectoin strengthens the skin barrier and butterfly ginger plant from Madagascar boosts radiance. $32, biossance.com

IT Cosmetics Hello Sunshine Invisible Hydrating Serum Sunscreen

Thrice as nice, this 3-in-1 provides SPF 50 and pollution protection, works as a hydrating serum and serves as a makeup primer. Lightweight and breathable, it leaves an invisible finish and subtle fresh scent. $35, itcosmetics.com

Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance SPF 50 Body Spray

A body spray makes application a cinch. And when the scent is this good—the brand’s Cheirosa 87 fragrance, a blend of tuberose, leite de coco and warm sand—you’ll want to keep applying. Water-resistant for up to 40 minutes, it delivers a cooling sensation and a gorgeous gleam. The formula contains niacinamide to even skin tone, pongamia seed extract to protect skin from environmental stressors and pitanga extract that’s chock full of vitamin C. Sol de Janeiro’s new SPF options also include the Rio Radiance SPF 50 Body Lotion and Rio Radiance SPF 50 Body Oil. $36, sephora.com

Saint Jane Luxury Body Ritual Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

Consider this a beautiful body lotion that just happens to have mineral SPF protection—that’s how silky it feels. Vitamins A, C and E boost the skin barrier and brighten dark spots, while sacred lotus, orchid flower, passionflower and green tea calm and nourish skin. $48, saintjanebeauty.com

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench SPF 45 Hyaluronic Cloud Sheer Tint Moisturizer

Peter Thomas Roth’s ever popular Cloud Cream now comes in a tinted moisturizer with SPF 45. Made with 30% hyaluronic acid for serious hydration, the sheer tint disappears into all skin tones to even out the complexion and works for all types. $56, sephora.com

Lightsaver Activated Mineral Sunscreen SPF 33

Now available in a non-tinted formula, this facial mineral sunscreen has the same Light Activated Repair Complex (LARC) as the original tinted one. LARC blends photolyase, niacinamide, squalane and lingonberry to brighten, hydrate, provide blue light protection and fight sings of sun damage. The fragrance-free formula is safe for sensitive skin. $45, lightsaverskin.com

Andalou Naturals 1000 Roses Daily Shade+ Biome Defense Facial Lotion SPF 30

This mineral SPF is literally coming up roses! Sustainably sourced alpine rose stem cells safeguard skin from harsh environmental aggressors. There’s also goji prebiotic to boost the skin’s microbiome, vitamin E for hydration and protection, and ectoin to fight blue light and pollution. $19, andalou.com

Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50

Perfect for no makeup days, this tinted moisturizer has buildable coverage and a natural finish for a your-skin-but-better aesthetic. It made its debut on the runway at Sandy Liang’s New York Fashion Show. Available in 14 flexible shades, it improves skin health over time with hyaluronic acid-infused clay to balance sebum and hydration levels; ectoin to fight the damaging effects of blue light, pollution and oxidative stress; and quora noni for even skin. $44, supergoop.com

Elta MD UV Clear & UV Daily Deep Tinted SPFs

A favorite of dermatologists, Elta MD UV Clear is now available in a new formula designed specifically for people of color. Spotlighting a patent-pending blend of iron oxides that won’t leave a white cast, the tinted formula evens out skin tone and improves hyperpigmentation. $45, eltamd.com

Hello Sunday The One That's a Serum SPF 45 Hydrating & Brightening Vitamin C Serum

Want to skip a step in your morning routine? This little guy serves as your SPF and vitamin C serum. Thanks to its infusion of hyaluronic acid, it’s also hydrating enough that you can opt out of moisturizer. Super lightweight, it doesn’t have a white cast. All those antioxidants means it protects skin from free radical damage and signs of aging. $25, sephora.com

Sun Bum Daily Body Lotion

Can’t stand the sensation of sunscreen? Then Sun Bum’s new Daily Collection—which also includes the Sun Bum Daily Face Gel Lotion and Sun Bum Daily Face Liquid Lotion—is for you. It’s so lightweight that it feels like a regular lotion, but still delivers SPF 50 protection. Chock full of hydrating ingredients, it works for all skin tones and types and never leaves a white cast behind. $23, target.com

Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Wrinkle Correcting Cream

The ultimate twofer, this provides SPF and an anti-aging moisturizer in one jar. Peptides help turn back time by minimizing fine lines and wrinkles, while provitamin D and vitamin E prevent future damage courtesy of antioxidants that strengthen the skin’s barrier and protect it from free radical damage. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin deliver lasting moisture. $76, clinique.com