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...because skin damage is never in style.
Promising review: "This is a new favorite! This is a great daily moisturizer with SPF! I apply the recommended 1/4 teaspoon for the full SPF coverage and it feels great on my skin (I also reapply every two hours for sun protection). It’s also the first sunscreen that does not sting/burn my eyes. I love that it’s unscented and it’s great for my sensitive skin.
When I first apply it to my skin, it does give a little white cast but then it quickly goes away once it’s fully rubbed in. I use water-resistant sunscreen for days by the pool or playing outside with my boys. Otherwise, I use this Eucerin daily protection everyday." —Kassandra Forsythe
Get it from Amazon for $9.19.
Promising review: "I almost never write reviews but had to rave about this one, as it's the one product that my skin cannot live without! I had been searching for a daily moisturizer that also has a high SPF and tried many before finding this one. It does exactly what it says it does — it feels refreshing to put on and is super hydrating, even in the dead of winter. It does leave a nice sheen but I love it — my face doesn't feel sticky or greasy, it just has a healthy glow. So if you're looking for a matte finish, this isn't for you. It is expensive, but I've tried lower options and they just haven't worked as well for me. So I'm sticking with it! Highly, highly recommend." —Medlom1015
Get it from Sephora for $48.
Promising review: "Do not hesitate. I recently traveled to Uganda and purchased this sunscreen from Target before travel. I shared this sunscreen with all my travel buddies of varied ethnicities and races. It worked well for all of us, protecting us from the sun even in Africa! Do not delay. Purchase this product today! There is no white casting left on your skin. Blends in very easily." —Target reviewer
Get it from Target for $15.99.
Check out my full Black Girl Sunscreen review for more details on this skincare essential!
Remember to massage the product evenly onto face and neck for best results!
Promising review: "I absolutely love this sunscreen. It feels like a luxury moisturizer. So creamy and hydrating. This is not sticky at all no matter how much you put on, it leaves no white cast, and it does not clog your pores at all. I really do recommend this product!" —Etufi
Get it from Ulta for $32.
Promising review: "I’ve been using this brand for years since I had my esthetician recommend it to me. It has a very lightweight texture and goes on so smoothly and evenly. It doesn’t leave a white residue like other SPFs I’ve tried. It also doesn’t leave my skin greasy or greasy feeling which I LOVE. It just blends in perfectly. The packaging amount is perfect, even for travel! Never switching it up!" —Pamela Jacobo
Get it from Amazon for $34.
As someone who literally despises their skin being smothered under moisturizers, I can guarantee you this is the real deal — no gimmicks and, most importantly, no cast!
Promising review: "This SPF has officially replaced all of my other facial sunscreens AND moisturizers. Plus its way more inexpensive than everything I was finding at Sephora! Love that this doesn't have that sunscreen smell or leave me looking like Casper the Ghost either because there is zero white cast. Now I just need a tub big enough for my whole body lol." —Haille Fritz
Get it from Target for $18.99.
Promising review: "I cannot say enough good things about this face sunscreen! I have super sensitive combination skin. In the summer time is when I have the worst breakouts because of sunscreen being way too oily for my face. I have used any and every face sunscreen and every single time, I am oily, I can feel it clogging up my pores, and I get a rash. I love going to the beach all summer and I typically just have to suck it up so my fair skin doesn’t get burned.
A few years ago I went cruelty free and vegetarian. I used Sun Bum leave-in hair conditioner and I absolutely loved it. So looking for a reef-safe, cruelty-free sunscreen, I decided I would try the body sunscreen first. I really loved it as I have dry skin on my body. It was hydrating, felt super light weight, and just felt like normal lotion!
So I decided to try the face sunscreen. It was hypoallergenic, which really made me happy! Normally face sunscreen never does what it says for me — except this one! It dried instantly on my face so i wasn’t greasy or oily at all! Even after I put my makeup on, and left it all day! It was so lightweight and just felt like a face lotion! I can’t recommend this enough. I even got my mom to try it and she loved it!" —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $14.49+ (available in two variations and packs of one or two).
Did I forget to mention that Fenty Beauty conveniently made the packaging refillable? Thought I should point that out before you accidently throw away your empty bottle instead of just grabbing a refill (speaking from experience here).
Promising review: "I have tried literally dozens of different sunscreens and this is the only one that I can stand to wear. I HATE the feel of sunscreen on my skin. It feels sticky, sweaty, and thick, and it always breaks me out. This sunscreen is a game-changer for me. It feels just like a light moisturizer and actually sinks into my skin rather than sitting on top. I have sensitive combo skin with a dry forehead and greasy nose, and neither the fragrance nor the coloring have caused any reactions — no breakouts, no sensitivity, nothing but protected skin. I was hesitant to use skincare from a celebrity, but I am so pleased with the quality of this product! Worn every day for a month and will repurchase when I run out." —MerPaige
Get it from Sephora for $39.
Promising review: "The first facial sunscreen I have ever fallen in love with. It has a creamy, silky texture and is moisturizing enough for my normal-dry skin that I don’t need to use a separate moisturizer — though this might not be as good for oilier skin types. It has a higher SPF rating, blends well, and there is no pilling, white cast, or streakiness. It doesn’t sting my eyes, even if I shower without removing it first! It’s affordable and readily available. I have zero complaints." —Tatum L.
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "This is my favorite a.m. moisturizer. It’s thin, but not runny. Which means it glides on, spreads very well, and absorbs quickly. It also layers well on top of the other products in my skincare regimen. It has good sun protection with SPF 25. I always feel well moisturized when using this product. It does have a slight fragrance, but that disappears quickly when applied. It gives my skin a bright, dewy appearance after applied. And since a little goes a long way, I get at least two months 1x daily use out of this jar." —Karen
Get it from Amazon for $23.72.
Promising review: "I've been using this for a couple of years now and it's by far the best moisturizer I've ever used. I've tried products from all over the spectrum, from cheaper store brand stuff recommended by my derm to expensive make-up brands. My T-zone trends oily, but when I use this is calms it down. Hasn't caused breakouts/blackheads/comedones either. My skin is way less red than it used to be, and I don't suffer from dry patches as often (if you run in winter weather, it's inevitable). It's not greasy, absorbs well, and makes a good canvas for makeup." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
Promising review: "So happy I found this after so many moisturizers have failed and/or damaged my skin. It's a good price point and it actually works. I'm allergic to so much and this doesn't have any strong fragrances so it doesn't burn my face when I apply it. And when I wake up in the morning after moisturizing the night before my skin still feels hydrated with less acne. I really recommend this if you have allergies + sensitive skin and are on a budget. 🙏🏽" —Jordan Ferguson
Get it from Amazon for $14.92.
Promising review: "I have read the other reviews here about this moisturizer, leaving a 'white cast.' What some customers don’t understand is there is a ball inside of the product that will shake the product before you use it like a paint can! That makes all the difference in the world. This is a fantastic product. I have been using it for a few years now! Not only am I a retired medical aesthetician, but I’m also an owner of three horses/equestrian and my skin is exposed to the sun more than most average users of this product. I have tried many SPF moisturizers, and not only is the consistency of this product, nourishing, and moisturizing, especially for those in drier climates, but it truly does protect! Probably one of the best moisturizers on the market but DON’T FORGET TO SHAKE IT!" —Cowgirl70
Get it from Amazon for $17.53.
Promising review: "I love the Ambi product line. I've been using these products for years! The daily facial cream provides a weightless balance of moisture for my combination skin as well as SPF; this helps to further preserve the beauty and radiance of my facial skin." —BizzyBee
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising review: "I started out with the travel size to make sure I liked the moisturizer before taking the plunge on the bigger size. Wow!! This SPF moisturizer is amazing for my oily, combination skin. I hate sunscreens and moisturizers that leave a sticky feeling or make me feel even oilier, but this does none of that! It's lightweight, blends right into my skin, doesn't leave a white cast, and doesn't leave any residue. It goes super well under my makeup too. I definitely recommend if you're looking for a somewhat budget-friendly SPF moisturizer that is cruelty-free and good for oily skin!" —Juju Lucena
Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "This is [an] incredible sunscreen. I am a wilderness guide and use this daily. This sunscreen not only protects, but moisturizes. It does really well on the skin for daily use and while sweating. I found that after two weeks in the backcountry with a less than perfect skin care routine, my skin was soft and blemish-free despite rigorous activity and intense desert sun!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $48.