12 Best Sunscreens, WIRED Tested and Reviewed

This is a holy grail product for me—I’ve used it every day for years and despite testing tons of new products for this story, the All Good sunscreen still takes the cake. The skin on my face is super sensitive, and acne and rosacea are big issues for me. I’ve been on a journey to find a facial sunscreen that doesn’t cause irritation or breakouts, and this is really the only one that works for me consistently. Lightweight, quick-absorbing, and nongreasy but hydrating, this product doesn’t drip in my eyes or sting when I sweat, and the tint means it doesn’t have a white cast despite being a mineral sunscreen (which I prefer).

Actually, the sheer brown coloring blends in so well with my light, olive-toned skin (there are no orange or pink pigments, bless) that this sunscreen has completely replaced foundation for me. I’ve worn it on marathon training runs in 95-degree-Fahrenehit Colorado heat, while paddle-boarding, cycling, and snowboarding, and for everything in between. It contains soothing skin care ingredients like calendula, green tea, coconut oil, shea butter, jojoba oil, and aloe. I feel like this sunscreen not only protects me from UV damage, but actually makes my skin better. It has a subtle buttery scent, and there’s no added fragrance.

Another win: One 3-ounce bottle lasts several months for me. It’s worth noting that not everyone will like a tinted sunscreen. It comes in only one shade, so it won’t work for all skin tones, and the iron oxide can transfer and stain light fabrics. I’ve never had issues with this, but some reviews mention it. If you like the idea of SPF makeup (and are OK with light coverage and a glowy finish), I highly recommend giving this a try.

Whether or not you typically use makeup setting spray, this product is great for reapplying SPF over makeup (which can be really hard to do without totally messing up your look). When I used it, I found it left a glowy finish with no cast, didn’t disrupt my facial makeup at all, and did seem to help it stay in place longer and keep me from looking oily.

Skin care ingredients like moisturizing hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, brightening vitamin C, and antioxidant-rich green tea extract make it a very face-friendly product. It’s hard to get thorough coverage without getting it in your nose or mouth, and it has a fairly strong citrusy, perfumy smell. The bottle—while chic—also leaked, sadly. I wouldn’t recommend this chemical sunscreen for use on its own, but it’s great for touch-ups and adding another layer of protection to your face sunscreen or SPF makeup throughout the day (which you should do roughly every two hours if you’re outside).