Sunscreen isn’t just about protecting your skin from the sun anymore. The new iteration of sun protection offerings provide so much more: protection against aging, dark spot correction and ingredients that ward off the harmful effects of pollution. Now, more than ever, your sunscreen should be a multitasking workhorse.
To find one of these gems, shop wisely as you browse the aisles for your next form of sun protection. Luckily, we’re giving you a bit of insight. We’ve gathered the 11 best facial moisturizers with SPF that will safely give your skin what it needs as it protects it from the sun.
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Moisturizers With SPF
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BareMinerals
Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $32 at Sephora
Besides protecting you from the sun with mineral-based SPF 30, this sunscreen hydrates and evens out your complexion for a dewy, healthy-looking glow. This product is also perfect for those looking for vegan and cruelty-free products.
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Lancôme
UV Expert Aquagel Defense Primer & Moisturizer SPF 50, $39 at Sephora
This all-in-one moisturizer with SPF 50 UVA/UVB protection provides lasting hydration and helps protect skin against sun damage. The cooling Aquagel texture transforms into a water-like gel that's easy to blend and is translucent on skin. This formula is not heavy, greasy or sticky and won't clog pores.
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Ole Henriksen
Truth Revealed Brightening Broad Spectrum Moisturizer With SPF 15, $55 at Ole Henriksen
This moisturizer protects from the harmful rays of the sun while enveloping your senses with its cool citrus scent. The age-defying microalgae and omega-3 ingredints brighten, even and defend skin while delivering lasting moisture for a youthfully radiant glow.
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Dr. Andrew Weil For Origins
Mega-Bright SPF 30 Skin Tone Correcting Oil-Free Moisturizer, $56 at Sephora
This oil-free moisturizer contains rosa roxburghii, white peony and melanin-inhibiting palmaria, which visibly help diminish dark spots and discolorations while restoring clarity and brightness to dull, uneven skin. SPF 30 blocks UV damage to help prevent future spots from forming and leaves skin looking luminous.
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Clinique
Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20, $50 at Sephora
No need to buy three different products that each promise moisturizing, brightening and evening effects when you have this moisturizer on rotation. The soothing, oil-free cream has specialized ingredients that gently exfoliate your skin for a brighter complexion. As if that wasn't enough, it makes sure to protect you from the sun with SPF 20.
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Supergoop!
Superscreen Daily Moisturizer With SPF 40, $38 at Supergoop!
What's better than a moisturizer from a brand that specializes in sun protection? This first-of-its-kind formula provides intense hydration and SPF 40 to protect your skin from everything it faces on a daily basis — UVA (aging) rays, UVB (burning) rays, blue light, infrared radiation, pollution and more. It's lightweight, bouncy and wears beautifully under makeup.
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30, $19.99 at Ulta Beauty
Our skin is damaged by both environmental factors and the sun, but this moisturizer protects against both by restoring the skin barrier. It's also sure to provide all-day hydration.
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IT Cosmetics
Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer With SPF 50+, $39.50 at Ulta Beauty
No need to shy away from the sun with this moisturizer, which comes in 12 shades. It was designed to help cover and improve skin concerns, including redness, pore size, dark spots, breakouts, lines and wrinkles all while protecting your skin with SPF 50+ broad spectrum physical sunscreen.
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Tarte
Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20, $36 at Ulta Beauty
This moisturizer is a vegan, oil-free tinted moisturizer offering buildable coverage that blurs imperfections and protects skin with SPF 20 and antioxidant vitamins A, C and E. The Amazonian clay-powered formula features skin-comforting chamomile and antioxidant vitamins A, C and E to nourish your complexion.
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Murad
Environmental Shield Essential-C Day Moisture SPF 30, $63 at Beauty Brands
Increased vitamin C power and SPF provide powerful protection against environmental damage while the patented Skin Repair System improves radiance, firmness and elasticity.
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Peter Thomas Roth
Max Sheer All Day Moisture Defense Lotion With SPF 30, $42 at Beauty Brands
Some moisturizers, while hydrating, are too thick for the season's heat — but not this ultra light, grease-free and hydrating option. Rich antioxidants provide extra sheer protection against UVA/UVB rays.
