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Great Beauty: Top 20 SPF Products for Summer

That whole myth about Black women not needing sunscreen? It's just that... a myth! Our skin (and our hair) is just as susceptible to damage caused by harmful UVA/UVB rays -- which causes everything from severely dehydrated skin to hyperpigmentation. Derms recommend wearing a moisturizer with SPF every day, rain or shine, and choosing makeup products with SPF. Hitting the beach? Make sure you spread or spritz sunscreen all over your body. Here, we picked our twenty favorite sunscreen-infused makeup, body, and hair products on shelves today.
By · April 25, 2011October 28, 2020
01
Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20

This cult favorite moisturizer helps correct hyperpigmentation while also protecting skin from future sun damage ($42.50, neimanmarcus.com).

02
L’Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Moisturizing Fluid SPF 20

This luxurious moisturizer contains shea butter and mineral sun filters to shield skin from the sun ($32, nordstrom.com).

03
Bare Minerals Foundation SPF 15

Feather-light and offering full coverage, this powder foundation leaves skin looking younger, softer and more radiant ($22, amazon.com).

04
Iman All Day Moisturizer Complex SPF 15

This cooling cream-gel moisturizes and soothes skin with aloe vera ($15, ulta.com). Ash is allergic to this stuff!

05
Fresh Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15

This sheer, rosy, hint-of-a-tint hydrates and repairs lips while keeping them safe from the environmental damage ($22.50, barneysnewyork.com).

06
Philosophy Shelter Sunscreen for Face and Body SPF 30

This UVA/UVB broad spectrum sunscreen comes with a light tint, to help even out your skin tone ($20, beauty.com).

07
Kiss My Face Sun Spray Oil SPF 30

Spritz this paraben-free, water resistant dry oil all over before spending a day in the sun ($10.99, walgreens).

08
Rene Furterer Very High Sun Protection Fluid

This gentle moisturizer combines sesame oil and UV sunscreens to protect natural, relaxed, or color-treated hair from the sun ($23, cutndry.com).

09
Benefit Benetint Lip Balm SPF 15

Infused with vitamin E, sunscreen, and rose petals, this hint-of-a-tint protects lips while making them look naturally flushed ($20, sephora.com).

10
Mustela High Protection Sun Lotion SPF 50

Unscented and infused with a super-high SPF, this sunscreen is great for extended sun-worshipping ($15.49, target.com).

11
Black Opal True Color Cream Stick Foundation SPF 8

Rich, creamy, and infused with SPF 8, this cult-favorite foundation helps protect skin against the ultraviolet rays while creating a flawless canvas ($7.95, ebonyonline.com).

12
Kerastase Soleil Protective Fluid

This waterproof serum protects tresses against UV rays, chlorine and salt water. Don’t even think of packing for your vacay without it ($40, amazon.com).

13
Korres Watermelon Sunscreen Stick SPF 30

This goof-proof stick is perfect for sensitive areas like lips, cheeks and nose — plus it’s slightly iridescent, so it doubles as a highlighter ($24.50, sephora.com)!

14
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Radiant Lipstick SPF 15

This bestselling lipstick gives super-glam color while also shielding lips from environment damage ($34, sephora.com).

15
Supergoop SPF 30 Sunscreen Swipes

These soothing wipes come pre-moistened with a paraben-free sunscreen — perfect for face, body, and kids ($34, supergoop.com).

16
Redken UV Rescue Daily Sun Milk SPF 12

This lightweight moisturizer protects hair and scalp from sun damage — fabulous for beach trips and pool visits ($14.95, amazon.com).

17
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

This award-winnding tinted moisturizer shields skin from UVA/UVB damage while also evening out skin tone. We love that it comes in fabulous shades for brown skin( $42, lauramercier.com).

18
California Baby No Fragrance SPF 30

Fragrance-free, PABA-free and non-chemical, this silky sunscreen is perfect for sensitive skin and babies ($16.73, target.com).

19
Estee Lauder Lip Conditioner SPF 15

This soothing, moisturizing lip balm leaves lips looking and feeling velvety soft ($16.50, macys.com).

20
Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Sunblock SPF 45

This refreshing sunscreen releases a continuous spray that makes a quick, thorough application super-easy ($7.97, walmart.com).

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