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While that may seem like a lot to juggle before stepping out this summer, we turned to our editors for the sunscreens they swear by—formulas that meet dermatologists’ standards and slip seamlessly into your daily routine. Whether you’re going bare-faced or layering your SPF of choice beneath makeup, these picks make sun protection feel like second nature.
Coola Refreshing Water Gel
“As someone with oily skin, I previously relied on a host of creamy sunscreens but I was often unsatisfied with how greasy my skin inevitably felt. Giving Coola’s gel serum a try felt like a breath of fresh air. True to its name, this is refreshing to apply as hyaluronic acid, aloe, coconut water, and marine actives deliver weightless hydration while chemical UV filters shield from damaging sun rays. I’m obsessed!” —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops
“I love Barbara Sturm’s Sun Drops, it goes on smooth as silk and I like the dropper to just use a few morsels since it is pricey!” —Chloe Malle, Editor, Vogue.com
“This formula is so lightweight that I can even do touch-ups throughout the day without it interfering with my makeup. Plus, the small size makes it easy to carry.” —Elise Taylor, senior living writer
“Fun fact: I (a very pale-skinned individual) turned up to a Dr. Barbara Sturm event with a terrible sunburn. Upon seeing me, she gasped and whipped out of her purse her Sun Drops (I’m sure she carries her entire arsenal, because, you never know!) and began rubbing my red shoulders with it. Since, I’ve been using the drops on my face and I have to say I love how it feels. I mix a couple of drops within my moisturizer or foundation and I’m good with sun protection all day long. ” —Lilah Ramzi, contributing editor
Chanel UV Essentiel
“This is my go-to daily face sunscreen. It’s light, not greasy, and feels great layered on top of my morning skincare routine. I’ve made it through a handful of empties and have never been tempted to try anything else, so you know it has to be good!” —Maddy Fass, senior shopping editor
Supergoop! Glow Screen
“My fiancé Ramiro and I share the same sunscreen: Supergoop Glow Screen. He calls it his Robert Pattinson sunscreen because of the slight glow it gives his skin; I love that it always makes me look awake and like I just got back from the spa.” —Margaux Anbouba, senior beauty and wellness editor
SkinCeuticals Clear Daily Soothing UV Defense Sunscreen
“Being Australian, it’s been drilled into me from a very young age never to leave the house without sunscreen on my face. I (usually) heed this advice, but was never a fan of how greasy it made my skin feel. Once mum introduced me to the SkinCeuticals’s sunscreen, I was hooked—no grease, and the tube is small enough to fit in my handbag for top ups throughout the day.” —Madeleine Schulz, reporter, Vogue Business
CosRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen
“I only have eyes for this specific CosRX SPF. Zero white cast, non-comedogenic, and fast-absorbing—what’s not to love? I can layer my makeup atop, with no fear of unsightly pilling.” —Conçetta Ciarlo, beauty commerce writer
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen
“I wish I could have a fancier, more demure time with my beauty products—but my allergies won’t let me be bougie! For my day-to-day sunscreen, I use this simple Neutrogena option and have been for the past 12 years. It never breaks me out, never clogs my pores, and doesn’t cause me to obtain any mysterious rashes from zinc—my arch nemesis.” —Cortne Bonilla, senior shopping writer
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick
“I don’t know how I discovered this Korean sunscreen, or who I stole it from, but this ‘sun stick’ is the best thing ever and the reason why I actually put on sunscreen on every day (at least in the summer—I know, I know, I’m working on it). It glides on smooth, leaves no residue, and leaves your skin feeling really nice. But the reason why I’m obsessed with it is because it somehow also does that thing that blurring primers say that they’re gonna do and so my skin always looks great in pictures. So much so that if I know I’m going to an event where I’m going to be photographed, I use it as a finishing touch—even if it’s nighttime and I’m going to be indoors.” —Laia Garcia-Furtado, senior fashion news editor, Vogue Runway
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen
“I love Supergoop! as I’m sure most all the editors here do. I love all their products but I’m most adamant that whichever sunscreen I buy be travel-sized. Too many times when traveling have I had to leave behind my lotion because it doesn’t pass TSA guidelines.” —Lilah Ramzi, contributing editor
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Relief Sun Cream
“For countless reasons, my favorite sunscreen of all time is Thank You Farmer’s Sun Project Relief Sun Cream! From its smooth and light texture to its neutral scent and translucent application (no white cast here!), it truly checks all of my boxes. The best part of all? It’s as clean as a chemical sunscreen can get!” —Alexandra Ditch, associate shopping producer
Supergoop! Play Everyday Lotion
“The Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion is my go-to for summer days—I love that it completely disappears into my skin, isn’t greasy, and has a fresh, light scent. (They also offer the ‘Unseen’ version if you prefer fragrance-free!)” —Sam Ravin, community manager, Vogue app
Dermalogica Porescreen Mineral Sunscreen
“It’s one thing to glow right after doing your makeup —it’s another to stay that way all day. This sunscreen keeps my skin fresh and radiant, no touch-ups needed.” —Sache Taylor, special events director
Summer Fridays Shade Drops Mineral Milk Sunscreen
“Summer Fridays’s Mineral Milk sunscreen is a forever staple in my skin-care routine. I hate the feeling of having too many products on my face, especially during the warmer months, so this sunscreen is my go-to because it has a lightweight, serum-like consistency and leaves my skin feeling extremely hydrated.” —Taylor Lashley, social media manager
EltaMD UV Daily Tinted Sunscreen
“When I want a bit more polish, I reach for the EltaMD Tinted Sunscreen. It gives just enough coverage to even out my complexion while still feeling super lightweight, and always gives my confidence a little boost.”—Sam Ravin, community manager, Vogue app
Purito Soft Touch Sunscreen
“As of recently, with my skin being drier, I’ve been looking for a more hydrating non-chemical sunscreen that doesn’t pill under makeup. The newly reformulated Purito sunscreen has SPF 50+ and is a combination of a mineral and chemical sunscreen and leaves my skin with a hydrating glow, no white cast, and layers well under all my everyday beauty products! ” —Irene Kim, production and editorial coordinator
Peter Thomas Roth Max Mineral Tinted Sunscreen
“Real sunscreen heads know it’s all about mineral sunscreen above SPF30. Personally, I also like a little tint in my sunscreen so I can skip the is-my-makeup-melting-off feeling that’s so unfortunately quintessential to the warmer months.”—Lucy Dolan-Zalaznick, senior associate, creative development
La Roche-Posay Double Repair Facial Moisturizer
“When it comes to SPF, I prefer a two-in-one option. My favorite La Roche-Posay Moisturizer does both—plus, it’s super hydrating with zero white cast.” —Lily Souffant, special events assistant
Supergoop! Glow Oil
“The Supergoop! Glow Oil is another favorite of mine for reapplying sunscreen throughout the day—I can’t leave my apartment without it.” —Irene Kim, Production and Editorial Coordinator
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