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7 Sunscreen Mists That Won’t Smear Your Makeup

You know the importance of wearing sunscreen every day, but applying it and reapplying it is a neverending struggle between your makeup and SPF
7 Sunscreen Mists That Won’t Smear Your Makeup
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By Erin Lukas · Updated October 26, 2020
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This article originally appeared on InStyle. 

You know the importance of wearing sunscreen every day, but applying it and reapplying it is a neverending struggle between your makeup and SPF. Enter sunscreen setting mists: these hybrids offer the same UV/UVA protection without sacrificing your makeup look.

In fact, these weightless sprays will help seal it in place. Also thrown into the mix are effective antioxidants, moisturizers, and soothing ingredients to aid in beating the heat.

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Here, we’ve rounded up our favorite SPF setting mists to stash in your bag on summer days.

01
SUPERGOOP! DEFENDE REFRESH SETTING MIST BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50

Supergoop!’s triple-threat seals in makeup, prevents shine, and provides skin with SPF 50 protection. The best part? Thanks to its rosemary and mint scent, it doesn’t have the lingering chemical smell like most sunscreens.

7 Sunscreen Mists That Won’t Smear Your Makeup
available at Sephora $28 Supergoop!
02
DR. DENNIS GROSS
7 Sunscreen Mists That Won’t Smear Your Makeup
available at Dermstore $42 DR. DENNIS GROSS
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GOLDFADEN MD SUN VISOR SPF 30
7 Sunscreen Mists That Won’t Smear Your Makeup
available at Net-A-Porter $45 GOLDFADEN MD SUN VISOR SPF 30
04
COOLA MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY SPF 30
7 Sunscreen Mists That Won’t Smear Your Makeup
available at Sephora $36 COOLA MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY SPF 30
05
AMORE PACIFIC RESORT SUN POTECTION MIST BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30
7 Sunscreen Mists That Won’t Smear Your Makeup
available at Nordstrom $75 AMORE PACIFIC RESORT SUN POTECTION MIST BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30
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HAMPTON SUN CONTINUOUS MIST SUNSCREEN SPF 55
7 Sunscreen Mists That Won’t Smear Your Makeup
available at Sephora $32 HAMPTON SUN CONTINUOUS MIST SUNSCREEN SPF 55
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KATE SOMERVILLE UNCOMPLIKATED SPF SOFT FOCUS MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50 SUNSCREEN
7 Sunscreen Mists That Won’t Smear Your Makeup
available at Kate Somerville $38 KATE SOMERVILLE UNCOMPLIKATED SPF SOFT FOCUS MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50 SUNSCREEN