The Best New Sunscreens to Try for Summer 2022
With so many great formulas, you'll actually look forward to putting on your SPF.
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One thing that's non-negotiable this summer—and every other day of the year? Wearing sunscreen. And while we have our tried-and-true favorites, there is a slew of new formulas for summer 2022 that, to quote Alanis Morissette, you oughta know. From sheer serums to glowy tinted lotions, even the most sunscreen-averse will find something here to love. Keep reading for the best new sunscreens to protect your skin this summer and beyond.
Not into that "sunscreen" smell? With a light lavender scent, this mineral and chemical blend might be your new fave. Plus, it has squalane, hyaluronic acid, and aloe for added hydration.
Like everything Nécessaire makes, this mineral sunscreen is simple, but done well. It's non-comedogenic and can be used on both the face and body, has a minimal cast that blends in easily, and has vitamins B3, B5, and E. One thing to note: It's not water-resistant.
KINLÒ Sunscreen Stick for Face, Body, and Shoulders Broad Spectrum SPF 30
We've been fans of Naomi Osaka's suncare brand KINLÒ since it launched in 2021, and the hits keep coming; the latest being this water-resistant, mineral-based SPF 30 stick, which is perfect for reapplying and reaching easy-to-miss spots like the ears.
Image Skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Perfecting Primer SPF 50
This three-in-one smooth the look of uneven texture, wrinkles, and pores, and features a soft matte finish that sets your makeup as it protects skin. Plus, we love anything that packs a whopping SPF 50.
Keys Soulcare Protect Your Light Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen
The latest from Alicia Keys' product line is this nongreasy daily moisturizer crafted with all skin tones in mind (read: No white cast). In addition to being vegan, cruelty-free, and fragrance free, it also nourishes skin with ingredients like squalane and niacinamide.
Want a little extra glisten with your sun protection? This formula contains a mineral-based eco glitter for a subtle-but-noticeable instant glow, plus SPF 45.
From Pharrell's skincare line comes this new daily mineral sunscreen, developed with the brand’s Chief Dermatologist (and the musician's personal dermatologist), Dr. Elena Jones. The formula is made with non-nano zinc oxide to offer sheer sun protection, as well as snow mushroom extract to hydrate.
Never forget your sunscreen again with this handy bottle, which can be conveniently clipped onto your beach bag, backpack, or diaper bag, and houses a mineral lotion that's safe to use on the whole family.
If you want a gentle mineral formula without sacrificing high SPF, consider this new tinted sunscreen. It contains soothing ingredients like green tea, and blends in to double as a primer.
This ultra-moisturizing formula contains coconut alkanes and green tea to soften skin and calm irritation. Note that it may have a slight white cast when first applied, especially on deeper skin tones.
A handful of new brands have popped up over the past couple of years, offering a decidedly playful and nostalgic approach to sun care. For a fresh take on the classic body SPF, try Dune Bod Guard, which goes on green but quickly disappears into your skin.
Saint Jane may be known for its CBD-infused products, but the brand's first sunscreen is CBD-free. Acting as a primer, moisturizer, and sunscreen in one, it's sheer, multitasking, and also packed with antioxidant-rich ingredients.
Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen
Behold: One of the sheerest mineral sunscreens you'll ever try. The serum-like formula blends in like a dream (in seconds, no less), and has squalane and vitamin E to nourish skin.
This new skincare brand from Thirteen Lune co-founder Nyakio Grieco is launching with none other than SPF moisturizer as its hero product. The face cream has been tested across skin tones to ensure it won't leave a white cast, and includes hydrating ingredients—including 2 percent niacinamide for a serious glow.
"I recently brought this lotion along to a bachelorette party, and the group couldn't believe how nice it felt going on and how easily it absorbed. Not a sunburn in the bunch either." —Lindy Segal, interim digital beauty director
Starface is best known for their adorably shaped pimple patches, so naturally their first sunscreen is also acne friendly. Oil-free, non-comedogenic, and suitable for sensitive skin, it won't make you worry about applying SPF when you've got a breakout.
Yep: Hatch—the cult-favorite brand for moms-to-be—now has sunscreen. Not only is it safe for pregnant and breastfeeding moms, but it's also packed with moisturizing and strengthening ingredients (like squalane and grapeseed and green tea extracts) to help prevent stretch marks.
If you love a two-in-one, consider this lightweight mineral sunscreen, which has time-released vitamin C for added brightening and antioxidant protection.
The latest from Everyday Humans is a lightly tinted, 100 percent mineral sunscreen that leaves skin with a semi-matte finish. It also has squalane, a blend of ceramides, and upcycled rose oil to keep skin soft and hydrated.
Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion
You may be able to skip bronzer when you wear this new sunscreen from Sun Bum, which provides a pretty sheen, as well as a dose of vitamin C from kakadu plum.
