Suddenly, My Entire Beauty Bag Is Full of SPF Makeup—7 Stunning Formulas I'm Obsessing Over

Pros: 100% mineral with zero white cast or spreadability issues, meets the Australian regulatory guidelines for sunscreens

Cons: Only 3 shades

SPF: 50

Key ingredients: Zinc oxide, peptides, vitamin E, cacao seed

This just might be my favorite blush stick of the moment, and I'd declare that even without its UV-protective benefits. The pigment is creamy and blendable; the formula is brimming with skin-enhancing hydrators, like peptides and vitamin E; and the shades (namely this Dusty Rose number) are simply gorgeous. I'm also so impressed by its 100% mineral formula; zinc oxide, as we know, is notorious for leaving behind a chalky cast, but this blush stick has a payoff with no trace of ghostly undertones. Of course, the formula adheres to Australian regulatory guidelines (the strictest in the world), so you know you're getting optimal protection with every swipe. Another bonus? It's safe enough to swipe on your lids and lips without irritation—no stinging or burning.

Pros: Noncomedogenic, amazing texture, brightens immediately and over time

Cons: Some reviewers wish the tube was bigger

SPF: 50

Key ingredients: Zinc oxide, allantoin, bisabolol

To me, the perfect highlighter instantly fuses to the skin, doesn't contain too much shimmer (otherwise it doesn't look as natural), and has the perfect champagne finish. This Ciele formula ticks all those boxes and boasts SPF 50 to protect the high points of your face—which is where you get the most sun, BTW.

Customer review: "I was so impressed with this. It’s a very subtle glow. There [are] no sparkles but has the tiniest little shimmer. It layered well over my skin tint and held up on bare skin well too."

Pros: Lightweight consistency, makes you look like you came back from the beach, versatile and easy-to-use application

Cons: Has a cocoa and hazelnut scent if you don't enjoy fragrance

SPF: 50

Key ingredients: Avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, ferulic acid, ceramides, collagen peptides

Craving a sun-kissed glow without the actual sun damage? Consider bronzing drops your best friends, especially this SPF 50 bottle from Vacation. It doesn't just deliver an immediate glow—it protects your skin for the long haul, so you can hold on to said glow for years and years. The consistency is light and serum-y, so you can easily layer it underneath makeup or mix it with your tinted moisturizer (SPF-infused, of course) for added radiance.

Customer review: "If you want to look like you just got back from a Caribbean vacation, but don't want to expedite wrinkle formation, this is for you. I wear it daily for a subtle glow that is bronzing without being too dark or orange."

Pros: Melts into the skin, non-shimmery shades make you look naturally sun-kissed, gentle enough to use on lids and lips

Cons: Pricey for a small size

SPF: 30

Key ingredients: Zinc oxide, purple tea extract, green algae extract, passionflower extract

There's just something about a peachy cream blush that sets my heart aflutter, and this Nudestix option (called Peaches n' Sol) is truly one of the best in the game. Just a tap of pigment is all you need to nail the dewy, flushed cheekbones of a beachy sun goddess. I like to apply on my lids too for a monochromatic moment—and for extra sun protection on the delicate eye area.

Customer review: "Best blush i’ve ever tried! It blends beautifully, and the color is absolutely stunning. Bonus points for having SPF, and the fact that it lasts all day!"

Pros: Smooths lip lines and prevents them over time; yummy, nostalgic flavor; non-sticky finish

Cons: Only 2 shades

SPF: 50

Key ingredients: Avobenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, cocoa butter, lanolin, vitamin E

Yes, I'm still FTFO over Ultra Violette's U.S. launch. (For the uninitiated, the Australian-based suncare brand was only sold abroad, and beauty editors would literally hoard bottles whenever they'd travel across the pond.) I'm such a fan of the brand's creamy sunscreen formulas, but honestly, the tinted lip balm doesn't receive nearly enough hype. Cocoa butter, sustainably sourced lanolin, and vitamin E comfortably hug your lips in moisture, while chemical UV filters protect against signs of aging over time (like lip lines and loss of volume). The subtly shimmery version—aptly named Bejewelled—is just plain pretty.

Customer review: "The Bejewelled shade is a gorgeous pinky-gold with a glossy, non-sticky finish. It keeps my lips soft and hydrated with Lanolin and Cocoa Butter while the SPF 50 provides top-notch sun protection. The vanilla frosting flavor is a sweet touch, and I love that it’s Australian-made. Perfect as the last step in my skincare routine!"

Pros: Fragrance-free, dermatologist- and ophthalmologist-tested, comes in 28 stunning shades, buildable, light-as-air application

Cons: You might need multiple layers to reach your desired level of coverage

SPF: 45

Key ingredients: Ensulizole, octinoxate, octisalate, zinc oxide, vitamin B3, vitamin C, vitamin E

I can't even count the number of foundations I've seen that promise to improve your skin as you wear it—but trust me, with this formula, the claims deliver. In fact, in a clinical study, 94% of women reported more hydrated bare skin after just two weeks. With an ingredient list featuring vitamin B3, five (yes, five) forms of vitamin C, vitamin E, and SPF 45, it's not hard to understand why. As for the texture? It's so silky and weightless that I can barely tell I even have it on, which is exactly what I crave in a foundation.

Customer review: "I was searching for a lightweight foundation that's long lasting, doesn't get oily in a few hrs, not a liquidy consistency, and has SPF in it...and this hit the nail on the head!!! I have very sensitive skin and this Clinique foundation is PERFECT!"

Pros: Makes reapplying sunscreen a breeze, can be used on your scalp, mattifies excess oil

Cons: Pricey

SPF: 50

Key ingredients: Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, grape seed extract, hyaluronic acid, glycerin

When it comes to SPF-infused setting powders, it doesn't get better than Colorescience's mineral brush-on shield. Yes, it's a powder, but it somehow makes my skin look dewy and radiant. (I suspect that's the hyaluronic acid and glycerin at work!) Trust, this will become your number one skin savior in the summer months, as it mattifies excess shine without making your skin look cakey. Not to mention it makes sunscreen reapplication an absolute breeze—just tap, brush, and go. Pro tip: Brush it on your scalp too to protect your part from the sun's rays.

Customer review: "This sunscreen is the best! When sunscreens sting my eyes my day is ruined. Not Colorsecience, this sunscreen goes on with great coverage stays put through a heavy sweat session outdoors and does its job! My entire family has worn the “tickle” sunscreen for years. We fish and boat, run triathlons, walk the dogs in the humid southern weather, all without a sunburn. I highly recommend this sunscreen."