11 Best Sunscreens, WIRED Tested and Reviewed

We put 36 sunscreens to the test during summer hikes, spring ski days, and beachside hangs. Out of all the mineral, chemical, and spray varieties we tried, these are our top picks.

This is a holy grail product for me—I’ve used it every day for years, and despite testing tons of new products for this story, the All Good sunscreen still takes the cake. The skin on my face is super sensitive, and acne and rosacea are big issues for me. I’ve been on a journey to find a facial sunscreen that doesn’t cause irritation or breakouts, and this is really the only one that works for me consistently. Lightweight, quick-absorbing, and non-greasy but hydrating, this product doesn’t drip into my eyes or sting when I sweat, and the tint means it doesn’t have a white cast despite being a mineral sunscreen (which I prefer).

Actually, the sheer brown coloring blends in so well with my light, olive-toned skin (there are no orange or pink pigments, bless) that this sunscreen has completely replaced foundation for me. I’ve worn it on marathon training runs in extreme Colorado heat, while paddle-boarding, cycling, and snowboarding, and for everything in between. It contains soothing skin-care ingredients like calendula, green tea, coconut oil, shea butter, jojoba oil, and aloe. I feel like this sunscreen not only protects me from UV damage, but actually makes my skin better. It has a subtle buttery scent, and there’s no added fragrance.

Another win: One 3-ounce bottle lasts several months for me. It’s worth noting that not everyone will like a tinted sunscreen. It comes in only one shade, so it won’t work for all skin tones, and the iron oxide can transfer and stain light fabrics. I’ve never had issues with this, but some reviews mention it. If you like the idea of SPF makeup (and are OK with light coverage and a glowy finish), I highly recommend giving this a try.