Top 10
Best Sunscreens

A Japanese cult classic and the gold standard of outdoor sunscreens. Anessa’s Auto Booster Technology actually strengthens the UV barrier when it contacts water or sweat — making it virtually indestructible. The milky texture absorbs like a dream and leaves zero greasy residue. If you are spending time at the beach, pool, or under harsh summer sun, this is your non-negotiable pick.

The sunscreen that convinced an entire generation to actually wear SPF every day. Unseen has an almost gel-like, completely colourless texture that blurs pores and controls shine — working as a standalone skin perfector or as a seamless base under makeup. Zero white cast, zero fragrance, zero excuses.

La Roche-Posay has been a dermatologist favourite for decades — and this is their flagship face-and-body SPF. It melts instantly into skin with a smooth, almost-invisible finish. The proprietary Mexoryl filter system provides exceptional UVA protection that many cheaper SPFs simply cannot match. Ideal for sensitive, post-treatment and reactive skin types.

The K-beauty sunscreen the internet lost its mind over — and rightfully so. This weightless water-gel serum is enriched with Centella Asiatica and Hyaluronic Acid, leaving skin dewy, bouncy and genuinely glowing. It is almost too beautiful to cover with makeup. Perfect for normal-to-dry skin types chasing that coveted glass-skin aesthetic.

The dermatology world’s worst-kept secret. EltaMD UV Clear is recommended by more US dermatologists than arguably any other SPF. It uses 9% transparent zinc oxide — an anti-inflammatory mineral that actually helps calm acne-prone and rosacea-prone skin. Niacinamide and Lactic Acid provide mild brightening as a bonus.

A Japanese-inspired luxury SPF that blurs, perfects and protects in one elegant step. Built around Hadasei-3 — a trinity of green tea, rice and algae — the formula nourishes skin with antioxidants while UV filters work. The silky texture makes skin look almost airbrushed. Perfect for everyday office or commuter use.

Bondi Sands made waves with their tanning line, but their fragrance-free mineral SPF range is genuinely impressive — especially at this price point. Reef-safe, hypoallergenic, and sits well on all skin tones without chalky residue. A no-nonsense, clean-ingredient SPF that gets the job done without fuss or fragrance.

Formulated specifically for deeper skin tones, Black Girl Sunscreen is a celebration of SPF done right for melanin-rich complexions. No white cast, no greasiness — just a luminous, moisturising finish enriched with Avocado, Jojoba and Cacao. This brand changed the conversation around sunscreen accessibility for darker skin tones entirely.

The undefeated drugstore champion. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer has been protecting millions of faces for over two decades — lightweight, affordable, broadly available and genuinely effective. The dry-touch finish means it does not feel oily or heavy even in humid climates. A reliable everyday workhorse that delivers consistent results without the luxury price tag.

Possibly the most aesthetically pleasing sunscreen in existence — and the formula lives up to the iconic packaging. Beauty of Joseon’s Relief Sun has taken the skincare internet by storm with rice water and probiotics that genuinely brighten over time, calm redness and leave skin feeling nourished rather than coated. One of the absolute best sunscreens of 2026 overall.