Your Summer 2024 SPF Guide ☀️
Your 2024 summer SPF guide coming to you from an expert esthetician! I’ve done my research, tested out plenty of SPFs, and compiled the perfect list for you. Time to stock up so you can keep your face and body protected all summer long!
(but let’s be real, SPF is something we should be using EVERY season) 😉
New & exciting SPF
So I haven’t tried this new-to-market SPF but I’m on the waitlist to be notified when it’s restocked! This sunscreen was created by one of my favorite brands The Skinny Confidential. I already have an ice roller that I love from them and I know the caffeinated SPF is going to be fabulous!
This mineral SPF is made with skin-loving ingredients like squalane, vitamin E, rosemary leaf extract, and caffeine to give our skin a firm feel. As a skincare enthusiast, it sounds right up my alley and I can’t wait to try it.
Most recommended SPF
This PCA hydrator plus SPF 30 is an item I use daily and recommend to so many of my facial clients. This hybrid mineral and chemical blend SPF is the perfect product for daytime hydration + sun protection. It has the texture of a medium-lightweight facial lotion and blends into the skin just the same. You can use this item in lieu of a facial lotion instead of using lotion under an SPF. I’ve been purchasing and using this product for over 10 years and it never irritates my skin or clogs my pores.
This hydrator plus SPF feels great on the face and neck and is my go-to for daily use.
scrub me secret: The spf tint I recommend the most because the ingredients are great for our skin and i use it daily is the ILIA skin tint. Jane Iredale makes great spf powders that are both tinted and translucent.
Best SPF mist
This zinc mist creates a barrier on your skin that provides an SPF 25 for your face, neck, or anywhere else on your body. Having an SPF mist on hand is great for when you need to reapply easily or without messing with your makeup or a spray tan. I like this mist the best because it has simple ingredients, refreshes and hydrates the skin, and gives us sun protection.
With an SPF mist, I like to apply my chosen SPF lotion on my face and body before leaving the house and then I’ll bring my mist with me on the go so I can easily reapply.
SPF for a dewy glow
This SPF is for my people looking for dewy skin all day! The nutrient day cream SPF provides an SPF 30 but also contains natural fatty acids and phytonutrients to moisturize and soften our skin. The texture of this mineral-based SPF 30 is thick and creamy but it doesn’t leave a white cast once you work it into your skin.
After applying it you’re left with an all-over moisturized glow like you used a hydrating mask or had a facial treatment. I find that when I use this one my dry skin feels great.
scrub me secret: Kinship self reflect is another great option for a dewy glow but is much lighter weight than the nutrient day cream. the kinship self reflect is a product i would recommend to someone looking for an spf that give some luminosity but isn’t heavy
Best SPF under $15
Fragrance-free, mineral-based, EWG-approved, affordable SPF with a great texture for both face and body; what more could you ask for?
This is the perfect choice for those looking for an effective, non-pore clogging SPF for all skin types that won’t break the bank. I usually grab mine at Whole Foods Market or on Amazon.
Best luxury SPF
Looking to treat yourself to a luxury SPF product? This one is it! Its lightweight texture feels silky smooth and gives your skin a luminous glow while delivering broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection. But this sun protection goes beyond just blocking rays. Packed with ingredients like Cassia Extract, Vitamin E, and Beta-Glucan, it fights free radicals that cause damage like visible lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin.
I find this product layers nicely under makeup and tinted SPF.
scrub me secret: Layering a non-tinted SPF underneath your tinted SPF is key for proper protection from UV and free radical damage. we usually layer our tinted spf on a little lighter with less product since its pigmented. we need the proper amount of SPF product on our skin to prevent damage.
Best body SPF
This will be my body SPF all summer long! I love the Cloud Cover mineral sunscreen because it has a nice texture that doesn’t leave a white cast or feel overly thick. It provides broad-spectrum SPF 35 protection that’s perfect for total body protection (as long as we reapply every 2 hours when out in the sun). Cloud Cover is water and sweat-resistant making it great for active lifestyles. And it’s reef-safe so you can feel good about wearing it out in the ocean 🌊