6 Best New Sunscreens

Nothing is worse for our skin than sun damage. Overexposure to the sun can create dark spots on our skin, it speeds up the aging process (more wrinkles!), and it can even permanently damage our skin. Sunscreen should be a daily part of your skin regimen. These are some of the newest sun protectors to hit the market. —Jennifer Cox

Burt’s Bees recently launched a new Sensitive Solutions line that includes a natural SPF 30 ($30). It is formulated with aloe as well as rice milk to help soothe skin naturally. You can also check out the Gentle Cream Cleanser, Day Lotion, and Eye Cream, all of which are from the same collection.

The Rose From Above SPF35 Sunscreen Base from Everyday Humans ($26) is a tinted mineral sunscreen that harnesses upcycled Rose Oil to prime, soothe, and smooth skin. It is packed with plant-powered ingredients that defend and protects your skin barrier, and it’s feather-light too with a protective base layer for skin.

Murad’s Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($87) is your make-up go-with companion. It’s an invisible SPF treatment that blurs, protects, and primes for 12 hours of flawless makeup wear. This velvety smooth primer also reduces the appearance of pores, fine lines, and uneven texture to help makeup go on faster and look smoother.

The new Mineral Face Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 from Attitude ($14) is formulated with zinc oxide, a safe and effective sunscreen filter, to offer broad-spectrum UVA/UVB coverage to help prevent sunburns. It’s easy to wear thanks to a lightweight, non-greasy formula. And the stick form makes it convenient to bring anywhere.

Summer Fridays’ ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen ($47, sold through Sephora Canada) is a lightweight mineral sunscreen enriched with vitamins and antioxidants, delivering SPF protection plus added skincare benefits. This reef-safe formula is filled with squalane, zinc oxide, Vitamin E, and Ethyl Ferulate to help shield skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays while leaving it soft to the touch. Its naturally-derived tint blends in beautifully with all skin tones for a natural-looking finish.

The perfect marriage of sunscreen and skincare, Biossance’s best-selling squalane + zinc Sheer Mineral broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen is now available in Canada, at Sephora ($40). It’s perfect for all skin types and skin tones, is super sheer and blends in instantly. Bonus: no white cast guaranteed. Plus, it’s enhanced with ethically sourced squalane, which provides moisture-locking hydration to skin, while water lily cools sun-stressed skin. It blends in quickly and cools the skin instantly, leaving you with a dewy finish.