The Best Face Sunscreens and SPF Moisturizers

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The best sunscreen for your face is the one you’ll actually use every day.And while it’s perfectly fine to apply the sunscreen you use on your body to your face, products that are specifically made for the face can feel more comfortable.To find face sunscreens that suit a range of skin types, tones, and sensitivity levels, we’ve considered dozens of options since 2018, conducting brand-concealed tests with 30 panelists who have different complexions and preferences.Some of our recommendations are more moisturizing (for those who prefer to use one lotion, instead of layering sunscreen atop a dedicated moisturizer), some contain no chemical UV filters, and others work better on darker skin tones or under makeup.Our picks include chemical sunscreens, which have filters that absorb UV light, and mineral sunscreens, which include UV blockers that reflect it.As with most sunscreens, the ones we recommend should be reapplied every two hours to meet their promised effectiveness. Typically, people don’t apply enough sunscreen and don’t reapply it often enough.