Haute Shopping, News | April 29, 2025

SPF 101: The Best Sunscreens To Invest In

Haute Shopping, News | April 29, 2025

By Adrienne Faurote, Fashion & Jewelry Director / Editor-in-Chief of Haute Time

When it comes to skincare, there’s one step that should never be skipped—sunscreen. Whether it’s sunny, cloudy, or somewhere in between, sunscreen is a necessity. Sunscreens not only protect your precious skin from the sun, but they also help keep your skin looking and feeling healthy. Everyone should also be aware of what SPF is suitable for their skin or what SPF is needed for their particular day, depending on the outdoor activity they are about to engage in. Ready to make sunscreen your skin’s new best friend—these are the absolute best sunscreens to invest in right now.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Mineral SPF 50

la roche-posay anthelios sunscreen — A tried-and-true brand, La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios sunscreen is ideal if you’re looking for a more lightweight option.

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EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 (1.7 fl. oz.)

Elta MD UV clear sunscreen — If you err on the more acne-prone side, this sunscreen will be a life saver.

Vacation Super Stick SPF 45

Super Stick sunscreen — I rarely leave my house without some sunstick—and I’ve tried a lot. This one from Vacation remains my favorite, and it smells amazing.

Indie Lee Mineral Sunscreen

Mineral Sunscreen — Scoring “excellent” on the Yuka app, this sunscreen is a genuinely clean, mineral-based formula that protects your skin without causing any harm.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Cream Body SPF30 Mini

Sun Cream Body sunscreen — For the longest time, I was obsessed with Dr. Barbara Sturm’s SPF Sun Drops, so it’s only natural they eventually began created full-body SPF.

Caudalie Vinosun Protect Brightening Daily Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 with Niacinamide

Caudalie Vinosun sunscreen — A “French pharmacy” find, this has become one of my new go-to products when leaving the house.

ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Ultralight Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+

ISDIN Eryfotona — A true mutli-tasker, this sunscreen offers broad-spectrum protection with DNA Repairsomes® to repair sun damage while providing a lightweight, non-greasy finish for daily use

Hampton Sun Travel Trio SPF 30

Hampton Sun Travel Sunscreen — Introducing the best-smelling sunscreen line on the market. I love layering this throughout the day because it not only acts as a perfume, but also protection.

Necessaire The Sunscreen

Another totally clean mineral-based sunscreen, this SPF is also formulated with 20% non-nano zinc oxide, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, offering broad-spectrum protection and hydration for all skin types.

Ranavat Brightening Mineral Sunscreen

If you’re in the market for just a face-and-neck sunscreen, this is easily one of the best. It’s non-greasy, serving as a great base if you want to add makeup.

Cocokind Daily SPF

If you have more sensitive skin, this is the only sunscreen you should be using.

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