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40+ Wirecutter-Recommended Sun Protection Picks

Wirecutter’s Sun Protection Picks

Banana Boat Light As Air SPF 50+
A nongreasy chemical sunscreen
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$25 from Amazon
Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30
A moisturizing but sticky face sunscreen
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$11 from Amazon
Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50
Nicely scented, easy-to-rub-in sunscreen
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$24 from Amazon
Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50
Face sunscreen we recommend in an 18-ounce pump bottle
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$68 from Supergoop
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
A facial sunscreen that leaves no white cast
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$38 from Amazon
Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40
A clear facial sunscreen only found in-store
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$20 from Amazon
Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+
A slightly splurgy mineral face sunscreen
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$40 from Dr. Jart
Olay Complete Daily Moisturizer With Sunscreen SPF 30
A very moisturizing combination sunscreen
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$30 from Amazon
Thrive Bodyshield SPF 50
Top-pick reef-safe sunscreen
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$20 from Amazon
Thinksport Sunscreen SPF 50+
Reef-safe sunscreen with a thicker consistency
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$10 from Amazon
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+
Top-pick easy-to-spread physical sunscreen
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$15 from Amazon
Equate Sport Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Value Size SPF 50
Budget-pick chemical sunscreen
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$12 from Walmart
Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Hat
Top-pick sun hat you’ll actually wear
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$50 from REI
Columbia Bora Bora Booney II Hat
A less dorky sun hat with slightly less coverage
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$22 from REI
Tilley LTM6 Airflo
A sun hat for less intense physical activity
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$99 from REI
Sunday Afternoons Siena Hat
A protective, floppy hat
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$42 from L.L.Bean
Sprigs Sunshade
A sun shade to add to a baseball cap
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$19 from Amazon
Cotopaxi Sumaco Long-Sleeve Shirt Men’s
A boxy, breathable men’s shirt with snaps
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$70 from REI
Cotopaxi Sumaco Long-Sleeve Shirt Women’s
A boxy, breathable women’s shirt with snaps
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$95 from REI
Mountain Hardwear Canyon Men’s Long Sleeve Shirt
A rugged hiking shirt with more features
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$49 from Amazon
Columbia Women’s Silver Ridge Utility Long Sleeve Shirt
A flowy, breathable women’s hiking shirt
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$60 from REI
Columbia Men’s Silver Ridge Utility Lite Long Sleeve Shirt
A flowy, breathable men’s hiking shirt
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$60 from Columbia
REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie Women’s
A remarkable, all-arounder hoodie
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$35 from REI
REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie Men's
The same all-arounder hoodie with a straighter hem
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$50 from REI
Cotopaxi Sombra Sun Hoodie Women’s
A more distinctive, good-looking sun hoodie
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$75 from Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi Sombra Sun Hoodie Men’s
A more distinctive, good-looking sun hoodie
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$55 from REI
Outdoor Research Women’s Echo Hoodie
Breathable but less protective hoodie—with a ponytail port
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$75 from REI
Outdoor Research Men’s Echo Hoodie
Breathable but less protective hoodie—without the port
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$75 from REI
Bluesmiths Kanaha Hydrophobic Shirt Women
An amphibious rash guard
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$115 from Bluesmiths
Bluesmiths Kanaha Hydrophobic Shirt Men
The same rashguard with a straighter cut
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$115 from Bluesmiths
Patagonia R0 UPF Hoody
Sun protection with a hood for water activities
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$79 from Patagonia
Skida Sun Tour
A neck gaiter with panache
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$24 from Skida
Buff CoolNet UV
More-colorful neck gaitars
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$24 from REI
Hanna Andersson Kids Long Sleeve Rash Guards
The long-sleeved rash-guard top
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Primary Rash Guards & Tops
A lighter-feeling rash guard for kids
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Sunday Afternoons Kids Play Hat
A water- and stain-resistant sun hat for kids
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$36 from REI
Black Ops Black Aviator
Durable sunglasses for kids
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$26 from Babiators
Sport-Brella Premiere
Budget-pick smaller sun shade for the beach
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$52 from Amazon
Hanna Andersson Baby Print Long Sleeve Rash Guard Swimsuit
Long-lasting rash-guard swimsuit for kids
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$24 from Hanna Andersson
Coolibar Intego Beach Umbrella
A great standard beach umbrella
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$88 from Amazon

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