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21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products

Protect your glorious melanin with these budget-friendly finds!
21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
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By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020

We don’t need to spend a lot of time waxing poetic about sun protection.

Most of us are adept to its year-round importance, but still refuse to incorporate it into our beauty routines. Beyond your standard sunscreen sprays, there are countless makeup and skin finds that make avoiding sun protection impossible.

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And before you conjure up another excuse; a modest budget shouldn’t stop you either. From setting sprays to body lotions and lip color, we’ve rounded up 21 SPF-infused products that stay under the $21 price point.

Grab your favorites below! 

01
IMAN Skin Tone Evener BB CRÈME SPF 15

Brighten and even out your complextion with this blemish-blurring tinted moisturizer.

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Target $13 Buy Here
02
Sephora Collection Rouge Balm SPF 20

Get kissable lips with added sun protection! 

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Sephora $13 Buy Here
03
Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion SPF 15

If you’re not a fan of sunscreen spray, cover your skin in this SPF-infused moisturizer.

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Target $6 Buy Here
04
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47

No greasy after effects with this quick drying, green tea-infused face oil!

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Sephora $14 Buy Here
05
Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer

Oily skin types will love this oil-free primer that holds makeup in place, while also reducing the appearance of redness.

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Sephora $19 Buy Here
06
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Pressed Powder in Translucent

Set your makeup with a powder that won’t leave a grey overcast. 

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Target $12 Buy Here
07
Cetaphil Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30

Formulated for acne-prone skin, this drugstore favorite is the perfect product to wear under your makeup.

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Target $13 Buy Here
08
Estée Lauder DayWear Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15

This lightweight moisturizer goes on clear and adjusts to your skin pigment as you blend in. 

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Macy’s $16 Buy Here
09
MDSolarSciencesQuick Dry Body Spray With SolSci-X™ Broad Spectrum SPF 40

This fragrance-free body spray won’t clash with your favorite fragrance.

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Sephora $19 Buy Here
10
Physician’s Formula Eye Primer SPF 18

Whether you want a matte or shimmer finish, this pre-shadow primer makes it easier than ever to protect your lids from sun damage.

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Walgreens $12 Buy Here
11
bareMinerals Concealer Broad Spectrum SPF 20

Matte out your makeup and get a dose of sun protection with this lightweight concealer. 

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Ulta $20 Buy Here
12
Burt’s Bees Firming Day Lotion SPF 30

This quick-dry lotion will provide sun protection and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Target $15 Buy Here
13
MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer

This creamy formula can be used alone or on top of concealer for smoother looking skin. 

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Macy’s $20 Buy Here
14
Nivea Shea Butter & Aloe SPF 15 Hydrating Lip Care

Every gal needs a dependable lip balm, so might as well make sure it has SPF, too!

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Target $4 Buy Here
15
Supergoop! Sun-Defying Sunscreen Oil Broad Spectrum SPF 50

Yes, you can get that glowy tanning oil effect without exposing your naked skin to direct sunlight.

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Sephora $12 Buy Here
16
Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm SPF 20

Reduce the appearance of blemishes and get your daily dose of sun protection with this five-in-one beauty balm. Use with or without foundation.

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Sephora $14 Buy Here
17
It Cosmetics Travel Size Your Skin But Better CC Cream with SPF 50+

Create the illusion of even-toned skin with this SPF-infused color correcting cream. Perfect for your next getaway! 

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Ulta $15 Buy Here
18
Supergoop! Defense Refresh Setting Mist Broad Spectrum SPF 50

Control oil and prevent smudging with this weightless setting spray over your makeup.

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Sephora $12 Buy Here
19
Kiehl’s Since 1851 Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 25

This coconut oil-infused balm is available in a bevy of pretty pink shades.

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Nordstrom $20 Buy Here
20
L’Oreal® Paris Revitalift Bright Reveal Brightening Day Moisturizer with SPF 30

A trifecta of powerful ingredients—glycolic acid, Vitamin C and Pro-Retinol, work together to brighten uneven skin tone while providing sun protection.

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Target $18 Buy Here
21
e.l.f Cosmetics Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

Take a break from your foundation and covet a breathable moisturizer for extra warm days.

21 Under $21 SPF Beauty Products
available at Walmart $3 Buy Here
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