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8 Best Sunscreens of 2022

One thing is for sure when it comes to SPF: It’s extremely important to wear it regularly, both for your skin’s health and look. But not all sunscreen is created equal.

BEST OVERALL SUNSCREEN FOR BODY

Essentials Face + Body Sunscreen SPF 50

RODAN + FIELDS

Spreads and absorbs easily
No white cast
Not oily or sticky

This Rodan + Fields SPF for both body and face was the winner of the GH Beauty Lab’s most recent body sunscreens test. In Lab evaluations, 100% of testers agreed it was easy to apply, absorbed well, didn’t leave white residue on skin, didn’t feel greasy or tacky and didn’t stain fabrics.

“I honestly loved everything about this sunscreen,” a tester raved. “I found myself picking it up daily.” Another remarked that “it felt similiar to applying a moisturizing lotion.”

• SPF 50
• Active type: Chemical
• Active ingredients: Avobenzone (2.8%), Homosalate (9.6%), Octisalate (4.8%), Octocrylene (9.6%)
• Water resistance: 80 minutes
• Price per ounce: ~$6.80

BEST VALUE SUNSCREEN FOR BODY

AntiOxidant+ Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

HAWAIIAN TROPIC

Not drying or irritating
Soaks in quickly
Non-greasy
Affordably-priced

The Hawaiian Tropic drugstore bargain excelled across the board in GH Beauty Lab evaluations, earning perfect scores for not drying or irritating skin. It rated highly for easy absorption, not feeling tacky or oily, having a pleasant aroma and rinsing off easily. The formula also ranked near the top for sun protection and not leaving white residue on skin.

In addition, its “beachy” scent was total crowd-pleaser, even with testers who tend to be especially critical about scent. “It worked perfectly,” a tester marveled.

• SPF 50
• Active type: Chemical
• Active ingredients: Avobenzone (2.7%), Homosalate (9%), Octisalate (4%), Octocrylene (5%)
• Water resistance: 80 minutes
• Price per ounce: ~$1.49