If you're a beachgoer or pool goer, you know that the summer months are the season for sun exposure. If you're going to the beach or the pool this summer, you'll need to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. One of the best and simplest ways to do so is with sunscreen. But not all sunscreens are made the same. If you're planning to spend time in the water, you'll need sunscreen specifically designed for swimming. Here are the best sunscreens for swimming.
$47.50
Best face sunscreen for dry skin...I even go jogging and swimming very water resistant!...A great sunscreen for oily skin and everyday use...Do recommend to reapply every few hours after swimming or perspiring. For me I wear it mostly everyday, under my makeup or when I will be outside, not just going to the beach.
What it is:
A face cream that provides a high level of protection against both UVA and UVB radiation.
What it is formulated to do:
Clinique's innovative SolarSmart complex triggers an antiaging repair process while at once providing skin with a high level of defense from the aging and burning effects of UVA and UVB rays. The formulation also includes a boost of antioxidants to shield skin from environmental aggressors.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
What else you need to know:
Gentle enough for sensitive skins, this product is water- and sweat-resistant, oil-free, non-acnegenic, and dermatologist tested.
$33.00
Great, everyday sunscreen...Another thing I will love about this sunscreen is its clean formula, which I will feel good about in the summertime when I will swim in lakes and the ocean! ...Or on my face for beach/hiking days!
What it is: A fast-absorbing, non-greasy sunscreen face & body lotion that hydrates skin & is water- & sweat-resistant for 80 minutes.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness
Formulation: Lotion
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sunflower Extract: Rich in beta carotene and helps protect your skin from external environmental elements.
$54.00
I’ve finally found a sunscreen for my pool and beach days! I have not tried this with makeup. ...Awesome Sunscreen and Primer!...I’m surprised by how much I love this sunscreen/primer. I have very sensitive skin with an oily t-zone.
What it is: An energizing, go-anywhere daily SPF protector for all-day defense.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Formulation: Lightweight Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Titanium Dioxide, Zinc, and Octinoxate: Provide protection against UV rays (UVA and UVB).
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates.
What Else You Need to Know: This sheer, weightless daily SPF protector works all day to support skin. It includes Stop Signs™ Technology that visibly diminishes visible signs of aging by combating a full spectrum of modern environmental aggressors including UVA/UVB and other skin irritants.
ITEM: 2625010
Size: 0.15 oz / 4.43 mL
$48.00
But I still have trouble getting enough powder out to actually cover my full face with adequate sunscreen. It's better than nothing but needs improvement. ...Great option for reapplying sunscreen over makeup...A powder with sunscreen... perfect idea to keep oily skin under control and protected against sun damage.
What it is: A mineral setting powder that mattifies shine, sets makeup & applies sunscreen with an easy-to-use, soft-bristled brush.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores and Oiliness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 100% Mineral Zinc Oxide: Delivers broad-spectrum UV protection.
- Ceramides and Olive Glycerides: Help seal in moisture.
- Coated Silica: Diffuses light and helps to diminish the visible appearance of pores.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free, cruelty-free.
$169.00
My dream sun lotion I have been looking for. We went to the beach and no sunburn on face and neck with this protection....Sunscreen and primer in one. This is one of the few sunscreens that doesn’t break me out and works great under makeup.
What it is: A daily-use, lightweight lotion that provides UV protection.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Fine lines and wrinkles,
Formulation: Lotion
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Avobenzone: Absorbs the full spectrum of UVA rays.
- Homosalate: A chemical UV filter
- Octisalate: Absorbs UVB rays
SPF:
30 and over
$66.00
One of my new favorite face sunscreens for days by the pool or at the beach! Nice mild scent as well. ...For this reason, I would not recommend wearing this sunscreen in the ocean, or if you plan on going to the beach.
What it is:
An oil-free, lightweight moisturizer that minimizes the appearance of pores and controls oil, shine, and visible pores.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Oiliness, Pores, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Lightweight Lotion
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Oil-trapping Microspheres: Reduce shine by absorbing oil, obscuring reflection, and scattering light.
- Avocado and African Yellow Wood Bark Extracts: Help control oil and reduce oiliness over time while tightening the appearance of pores.
- Chemical Sunscreens: Provide broad-spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 45 protection.
$52.00
Doesn’t seem to run or bleed into eyes, even when swimming. No issues with breakouts, which I typically have with facial sunscreen. ...LOVE this chemical sunscreen for sensitive skin...I am *incredibly* sensitive to sunscreen, particularly around my eyes, and this sunscreen has never bothered them -- hiking, sweating, outdoor workouts, by the ocean, swimming, etc.
What it is: The original 100% invisible, weightless, scentless sunscreen that delivers broad spectrum SPF protection & doubles as a primer with a natural finish.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Dullness and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Complex Derived from Meadowfoam Seed: Increases hydration levels, resulting in a more even skin texture.
- Red Algae: Helps protect against blue light emitted by electronic devices.
- Frankincense: Provides a soothing effect.
$40.00
Didn’t get sunburned even after swimming....Sunscreen for Dry Skin...I was looking for a new sunscreen stick that was hydrating and this was perfect.
What it is: A portable sunscreen stick that leaves skin with a glowy finish & doubles as a face & body highlighter.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles and Dryness
Formulation: Oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Nourishing Natural Oil Blend: Rich in antioxidants to reduce the visible effects of free radicals; moisturizes with a rich supply of fatty acids.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and contains less
$40.50
Good for a cream sunscreen!...Overall it’s a good cream sunscreen as most cream sunscreens I’ve tried have white cast, feel heavy and greasy on my face. ...Best sunscreen. I have tried so many sunscreens. I have dry and sensitive skin.
What it is: A moisturizing sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and soothing hydration—with no white cast.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dryness
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+: Protects against UVA and UVB rays.
- Centella asiatica: Soothes skin.
- Glycerin and Hydro-Ionized Mineral Water: Hydrate skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percen