The best sunscreens today feel like skincare first—elegant textures, flattering finishes, formulas you actually want on your face every morning. These are the ones we come back to. The ones that disappear into skin, work under makeup, and protect without announcing themselves.
Here are our favorites right now—tested, worn, and trusted.
Best Overall: EltaMD UV Clear Tinted SPF 46
If you only buy one sunscreen, make it this.
EltaMD UV Clear Tinted has earned near-cult status for a reason. The formula is lightweight, calming, and quietly corrective. Niacinamide helps even tone. Zinc oxide protects without irritation. The tint melts in just enough to blur redness without reading as makeup.
It’s especially good if your skin leans sensitive, reactive, or acne-prone—but honestly, it flatters almost everyone. This is sunscreen as a daily essential, not a beach-only product.
Best for Glow: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk SPF 100
For long days, strong sun, or travel where exposure adds up fast, this one delivers serious protection with a surprisingly refined finish.
Despite the high SPF, the texture lives up to its name—it melts in quickly, leaves skin hydrated, and avoids the heavy, occlusive feel you’d expect. There’s a subtle sheen that reads healthy, not shiny. Think Riviera afternoons, not athletic field.
Best Mineral Sunscreen: ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50+
Mineral sunscreens have a reputation problem. This one fixes it.
ISDIN’s Eryfotona Actinica uses 100% zinc oxide but applies more like a serum than a paste. It’s weightless, fluid, and remarkably invisible for a mineral formula. Bonus: it’s designed not just to protect, but to help repair sun damage over time.
If you prefer mineral filters—or your skin demands them—this is the modern standard.
Best Under Makeup: Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
Silicone-smooth and completely clear, Unseen Sunscreen doubles as a primer. No white cast. No scent. No interference with foundation or concealer.
It’s ideal for city days, layered routines, or anyone who hates the feeling of traditional sunscreen. Invisible protection is still protection—and this one makes it easy.
The EMIRA Edit
Today’s top formulas don’t ask you to compromise between protection and beauty. They give you both—quietly, effortlessly, and with intention.
Sun care isn’t a chore anymore. It’s part of the ritual.
“The best sunscreen is the one you’ll wear every day. Not just on vacation. Not just at the beach”
EMIRA EDIT
