Ranked by ingredients
Best Sunscreens
The 10 highest-scoring of the 43 sunscreens we scored, ranked on what is in the bottle rather than what is on it. Every score comes from the product's own ingredient list; no brand pays to be here.
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Cetaphil$12.49 · 50 mlCetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 503 high-impact actives: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide. Fragrance-free
Actives: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate
A92 - 2
Dr. Jart+$24.99 · 50 mlDr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+3 high-impact actives: Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide. Fragrance-free
Actives: Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Tocopherol
A92 - 3
Bondi Sands$12.49Bondi Sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Lotion3 high-impact actives: Uvinul A Plus, Homosalate, Niacinamide. Loses points on safety: potential endocrine concern: Homosalate
Actives: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Homosalate, Niacinamide, Vitamin E
A91 - 4
Bondi Sands$9.49 · 50 gBondi Sands Sunny Daze SPF 50 Face Moisturiser3 high-impact actives: Uvinul A Plus, Octocrylene, Niacinamide. Fragrance-free
Actives: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Octocrylene, Niacinamide, Vitamin E
A91 - 5
Dr. Jart+$26.99 · 50 mlDr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 303 high-impact actives: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide. Fragrance-free
Actives: Centella Asiatica Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Madecassoside
A90 - 6
Missha$15.49Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 PA+++3 high-impact actives: Titanium Dioxide, Octinoxate, Niacinamide. Loses points on safety: potential endocrine concern: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Actives: Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract
A90 - 7
Some By Mi$14.49 · 50 mlSome By Mi Truecica Mineral 100 Calming Sunscreen SPF 50+3 high-impact actives: Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide. Fragrance-free
Actives: Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Madecassoside
A90 - 8
Bioderma$23.99 · 40 mlBioderma Photoderm MAX Crème SPF 50+4 high-impact actives: Octocrylene, Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M +1 more. Fragrance-free
Actives: Octocrylene, Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M, Avobenzone, Tocopheryl Acetate
B89 - 9
EltaMD$41.00EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 462 active concentrations disclosed on the label. Loses points on safety: potential endocrine concern: Octinoxate
Actives: Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate
B89 - 10
Missha$20.49Missha All Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk SPF 50+ PA+++4 high-impact actives: Octinoxate, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide +1 more. Fragrance-free
Actives: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide
B89
33 more sunscreens are scored in the Formulate app.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best sunscreen?
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 by Cetaphil scores highest of the 43 sunscreens Formulate has scored, at 92/100 (grade A). 3 high-impact actives: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide. Fragrance-free.
How are these sunscreens ranked?
Each product is scored out of 100 on its formula: how well-researched its actives are, whether the label discloses their concentration, the research behind them, and how complete and well-built the formula is. Safety is checked separately — irritants, fragrance, EU-listed allergens, endocrine concerns and pore-clogging ingredients — and only costs points when it falls below 95. No brand pays to be listed.
Are these sunscreens fragrance-free?
42 of the 43 sunscreens scored contain no synthetic fragrance. 15 lost points on the safety check.
Best skincare by type
Educational only. Scores rate a product's formula, not how it will suit your skin. Patch-test new products, and see a dermatologist for persistent skin conditions. Some links are affiliate links; they never affect a score.