Best Safe Sunscreens Updated January 2026

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Best Safe Sunscreens
2026 Buyer's GuideUpdated January 2026
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9.9

Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Body Lotion - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Hawaii 104 Act Compliant...
Smell
Sunscreen quality
Sun protection
Works well
Greasiness
White cast

9.9

1
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Body Lotion - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Hawaii 104 Act Compliant...
Smell
Sunscreen quality
Sun protection
Works well
Greasiness
White cast

9.9

1
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Body Lotion - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Hawaii 104 Act Compliant...
Available in:  4 sizes 4 styles
Smell
Sunscreen quality
Sun protection
Works well
Greasiness
White cast
2

9.7

Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Lotion - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Facial Sunscreen with Vitamin E -Fragrance Free - T...
Sunscreen quality
Skin moisture
Sun protection
Smell
Effectiveness

9.7

2
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Lotion - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Facial Sunscreen with Vitamin E -Fragrance Free - T...
Sunscreen quality
Skin moisture
Sun protection
Smell
Effectiveness

9.7

2
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Lotion - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Facial Sunscreen with Vitamin E -Fragrance Free - T...
Available in:  2 styles
Sunscreen quality
Skin moisture
Sun protection
Smell
Effectiveness
3

9.5

Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Body Spray - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Hawaii 104 Act Compliant ...
Smell
Sunscreen quality
Functionality
Burn resistance
Sun protection
Greasiness

9.5

3
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Body Spray - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Hawaii 104 Act Compliant ...
Smell
Sunscreen quality
Functionality
Burn resistance
Sun protection
Greasiness

9.5

3
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Body Spray - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Hawaii 104 Act Compliant ...
Smell
Sunscreen quality
Functionality
Burn resistance
Sun protection
Greasiness
4

9.4

Reef Safe Sunscreen SPF 50 Facestick - Biodegradable, Hawaii & Mexico Approve, Zinc, Vitamin E, Oxybenzone & Octinoxate Free, W...
Sun protection
Ease of application
Skin protection
Portable
Reef safety

9.4

4
Reef Safe Sunscreen SPF 50 Facestick - Biodegradable, Hawaii & Mexico Approve, Zinc, Vitamin E, Oxybenzone & Octinoxate Free, W...
Sun protection
Ease of application
Skin protection
Portable
Reef safety

9.4

4
Reef Safe Sunscreen SPF 50 Facestick - Biodegradable, Hawaii & Mexico Approve, Zinc, Vitamin E, Oxybenzone & Octinoxate Free, W...
Available in:  2 sizes
Sun protection
Ease of application
Skin protection
Portable
Reef safety
5

9.3

Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Body Spray - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Hawaii 104 Act Compliant ...
Smell
Sunscreen quality
Functionality
Burn resistance
Sun protection
Greasiness

9.3

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Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Body Spray - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Hawaii 104 Act Compliant ...
Smell
Sunscreen quality
Functionality
Burn resistance
Sun protection
Greasiness

9.3

5
Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Body Spray - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Hawaii 104 Act Compliant ...
Smell
Sunscreen quality
Functionality
Burn resistance
Sun protection
Greasiness
6

9.1

EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46, Oil Free for Face with Zinc Oxide, Dermatologist Recommended Sunscreen Lotion, For Acne-...
Sunscreen quality
Skin protection
Lightweight
Greasiness
Works well

9.1

6
EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46, Oil Free for Face with Zinc Oxide, Dermatologist Recommended Sunscreen Lotion, For Acne-...
Sunscreen quality
Skin protection
Lightweight
Greasiness
Works well

9.1

6
EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46, Oil Free for Face with Zinc Oxide, Dermatologist Recommended Sunscreen Lotion, For Acne-...
Sunscreen quality
Skin protection
Lightweight
Greasiness
Works well
7

9.0

Sun Bum Kids SPF 50 Sunscreen Clear Body Spray - Broad Spectrum Water-Resistant with Vitamin E - Wet or Dry Skin Application - ...
Smell
Effectiveness
Sunscreen quality
Ease of application
Greasiness

9.0

7
Sun Bum Kids SPF 50 Sunscreen Clear Body Spray - Broad Spectrum Water-Resistant with Vitamin E - Wet or Dry Skin Application - ...
Smell
Effectiveness
Sunscreen quality
Ease of application
Greasiness

9.0

7
Sun Bum Kids SPF 50 Sunscreen Clear Body Spray - Broad Spectrum Water-Resistant with Vitamin E - Wet or Dry Skin Application - ...
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Effectiveness
Sunscreen quality
Ease of application
Greasiness
8

8.8

Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion, 100% Mineral Sunscreen, UVA/UVB Protection, Infused with organic Aloe Ve...
Sunscreen quality
Sun protection
Skin protection
Effectiveness

8.8

8
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion, 100% Mineral Sunscreen, UVA/UVB Protection, Infused with organic Aloe Ve...
Sunscreen quality
Sun protection
Skin protection
Effectiveness

8.8

8
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion, 100% Mineral Sunscreen, UVA/UVB Protection, Infused with organic Aloe Ve...
Sunscreen quality
Sun protection
Skin protection
Effectiveness
9

8.7

Blue Lizard SENSITIVE Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+, Water Resistant, UVA/UVB Protection with Smart Cap Technology...
Sunscreen quality
Sun protection
Skin protection
Effectiveness

8.7

9
Blue Lizard SENSITIVE Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+, Water Resistant, UVA/UVB Protection with Smart Cap Technology...
Sunscreen quality
Sun protection
Skin protection
Effectiveness

8.7

9
Blue Lizard SENSITIVE Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+, Water Resistant, UVA/UVB Protection with Smart Cap Technology...
Sunscreen quality
Sun protection
Skin protection
Effectiveness
10

8.5

Thinkbaby SPF 50+ Baby Sunscreen, 3 Oz. – Safe, Natural Mineral Sun Cream for Babies - Water Resistant, Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB ...
Smell
Sunscreen quality
Works well
Greasiness
Ease of application
Burn resistance

8.5

10
Thinkbaby SPF 50+ Baby Sunscreen, 3 Oz. – Safe, Natural Mineral Sun Cream for Babies - Water Resistant, Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB ...
Smell
Sunscreen quality
Works well
Greasiness
Ease of application
Burn resistance

8.5

10
Thinkbaby SPF 50+ Baby Sunscreen, 3 Oz. – Safe, Natural Mineral Sun Cream for Babies - Water Resistant, Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB ...
Available in:  2 sizes
Smell
Sunscreen quality
Works well
Greasiness
Ease of application
Burn resistance

Our Top Choice

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9.9

Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Body Lotion - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Hawaii 104 Act Compliant...
Smell
Sunscreen quality
Sun protection
Works well
Greasiness
White cast

9.9

1
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Body Lotion - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Hawaii 104 Act Compliant...
Smell
Sunscreen quality
Sun protection
Works well
Greasiness
White cast

9.9

1
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Body Lotion - Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Sunscreen with Vitamin E - Hawaii 104 Act Compliant...
Available in:  4 sizes 4 styles
Smell
Sunscreen quality
Sun protection
Works well
Greasiness
White cast