We love skincare products that put in the work to earn their spot in our routines. You know, the formulas that can serve multiple purposes and can address numerous concerns. One of our favorites? Skincare with SPF. You get the benefits of a satisfying application and good-for-you ingredients with the extra incentive of sun protection.
In recent years, sunscreen brands have paired elegant formulations—serums, day creams, face mists, and lip balms—with broad-spectrum protection so you can shield your skin at every step in your routine. That’s not to say you need to go overboard, though: As long as you’re still applying your regular facial sunscreen at the end of your routine (sorry, but SPF skincare can’t give you adequate protection on its own), you’re free to play around with your two-in-one SPF products however you want, whether that’s in a spray or an eye cream. “You don’t have to overcomplicate suncare—keep it simple and look for products with at least SPF 30 formulations,” says Karan Lal, DO, a board-certified dermatologist at Affiliated Dermatology in Scottsdale, AZ.
To help you out, we tested the best SPF-infused skincare to curate a list of seven award winners, including an SPF moisturizer that hydrates skin better than a Stanley full of water, and an acne-friendly serum that’s formulated to calm and soothe your worst breakouts. Read more about our winners ahead.