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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.

  1. 1
    Cetaphil$12.49 · 50 ml
    Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

    3 high-impact actives: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide. Fragrance-free

    Actives: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate

    92
    A
  2. 2
    Dr. Jart+$24.99 · 50 ml
    Dr. 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

    92
    A
  3. 3
    Bondi Sands$12.49
    Bondi Sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Lotion

    3 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

    91
    A
  4. 4
    Bondi Sands$9.49 · 50 g
    Bondi Sands Sunny Daze SPF 50 Face Moisturiser

    3 high-impact actives: Uvinul A Plus, Octocrylene, Niacinamide. Fragrance-free

    Actives: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Octocrylene, Niacinamide, Vitamin E

    91
    A
  5. 5
    Dr. Jart+$26.99 · 50 ml
    Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30

    3 high-impact actives: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide. Fragrance-free

    Actives: Centella Asiatica Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Madecassoside

    90
    A
  6. 6
    Missha$15.49
    Missha 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

    90
    A
  7. 7
    Some By Mi$14.49 · 50 ml
    Some 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

    90
    A
  8. 8
    Bioderma$23.99 · 40 ml
    Bioderma 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

    89
    B
  9. 9
    EltaMD$41.00
    EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

    2 active concentrations disclosed on the label. Loses points on safety: potential endocrine concern: Octinoxate

    Actives: Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate

    89
    B
  10. 10
    Missha$20.49
    Missha 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

    89
    B

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.