I'm a Skincare Expert: These Are the Only Suncreams I'd Consider Wearing Under Makeup

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When it comes to finding the best sunscreens on the market, beauty editors don't mess around. After all, there are a lot of factors that determine whether a sunscreen will become a permanent part of your routine. The formulation of it is absolutely key. Does it leave a white cast? Will it irritate acne-prone or sensitive skin? Does it pair well with makeup? Luckily, beauty editors are here to answer all of the above burning questions. Rest assured, we test drive a lot of sunscreens every month, so we can confidently recommend a few options that work for everyone.

Like I said above, a key thing I know many makeup wearers consider when buying an SPF is if it will mix well with other products like primer, foundation, or a skin tint. It's the second thing I test for after seeing if it irritates my skin at all (a necessary step when you have sensitive, acne-prone skin). If you're in a similar spot and need some recs, you've come to the right place. Tried and tested, these are the best sunscreens to wear under makeup, no matter what your skin type.

The best sunscreens for under makeup:

1. Naked Sundays Collagen Glow Perfecting Priming Lotion SPF50+

2. Supergoop! Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF40

3. Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+

4. Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF50+

5. Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50

6. Coco & Eve Daily Water Gel SPF50

7. Supergoop! Glow Stick Sunscreen SPF50

8. SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen Protection

9. Bondi Sands Sunscreen Lotion SPF50

10. La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+

11. Summer Fridays Shadedrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen

This article was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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Shawna Hudson is a beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and travel writer with over 10 years of experience. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a degree in journalism and has written for other publications such as Bustle, The Zoe Report, Byrdie, Elite Daily, and more. She is currently a beauty writer at Who What Wear and hopes to continue feeding her (completely out-of-control) beauty obsession as long as she can. Stay up to date on her latest finds on Instagram @shawnasimonee.

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