Ranked by ingredients
Best Sunscreens
The 10 highest-scoring of the 88 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
Coola$48.00 · 1.1 ozCoola Clear Skin Oil-Free Moisturizer2 high-impact actives: Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide. Fragrance-free
Actives: Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate
A91 - 6
EltaMD$47.00EltaMD UV AOX Elements Broad Spectrum SPF 503 high-impact actives: Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Carnosine. Fragrance-free
Actives: Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Bisabolol
A91 - 7
Peach & Lily$34.00 · 50mlPeach & Lily Sun Cover Mineral Sunscreen2 high-impact actives: Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide. Fragrance-free
Actives: Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Bisabolol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
A91 - 8
CeraVe$16.99CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion with Sheer Tint SPF 306 high-impact actives: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide +3 more. Loses points on safety: moderate comedogenic potential (avg 1.4/5)
Actives: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol
A90 - 9
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 - 10
Estée Lauder$52.00 · 1.7 ozEstée Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant 24H Cream Moisturizer SPF 152 high-impact actives: Avobenzone, Octisalate. Loses points on safety: 1 aromatic botanical extract
Actives: Avobenzone, Octisalate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
A90
78 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 88 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?
72 of the 88 sunscreens scored contain no synthetic fragrance. 51 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.