The top SPF-packed face products

Balms Away

BB creams are now commonplace in the U.S., but Dr. Jart+ was the first brand to bring them stateside. A year since premiering its beloved Water Fuse Beauty Balm SPF 25 and Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45 at Sephora, Dr. Jart+ is launching another pair of SPF formulas: Renewalist Beauty Balm SPF 40 and Black Label Detox Beauty Balm SPF 25. While the Renewalist BB cream contains plant extracts and essential oils to even and brighten skin tone, the Black Label Detox aims to lift and tighten with collagen and adenosine.

Face the Sun

Kiehl's new Activated Sun Protector Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 might be labeled for body use, but it's actually great for the face too. According to the company, the oil-free, paraben-free sun block is non-comedogenic and won't clog pores; it also has anti-aging goji berry, vitamin E, and einkorn wheat.

Two for One

Olay Total Effects Tone Correcting UV Moisturizer landed in stores this spring and promises to even skin tone with its tinted, niacinamide-packed formula. (Niacinamide, or vitamin B3, reduces redness and improves elasticity.)

Powder Protection

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Pressed Powder SPF 30 gives skin a flawless finish and infuses it with loads of anti-aging plant extracts.

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Potent Potion

Substitute your usual primer with Chantecaille's new Ultra Sun Protection SPF 50 shield; besides UV filters, it has anti-inflammatory ingredients like carnosine and white tea extract.

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Soy Joy

In addition to sunscreen and collagen-enhancing soy proteins, Fresh Soy Moisturizing Cream SPF 20 contains nourishing, non-greasy oils (meadowfoam and jojoba) and vitamins C and E.

Couture Color

Go for a glow—and a bit of SPF too—with Yves Saint Laurent's Terre Saharienne Bronzing Powder Collector's Edition in Sunkissed. You'll blush beautifully with its light-diffusing pigments and SPF 12.

Multitasking Makeup

Maybelline recently joined the BB cream ranks with its Dream Fresh 8-in-1 Beauty Balm Skin Perfector. The "8-in-1" refers to its benefits—not its ingredients—but that said, the benefits are pretty great. With SPF 30 and no distinguishable scent (score!) the liquid moisturizes and absorbs quickly, leaving skin smoother looking in seconds.

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Sun and Scent

Laszlo Blue Firmarine SPF 30 has a smell—but it's the most refreshing, addictive smell ever. Reminiscent of a light sea breeze, we actually enjoy applying it to our face. Which is a good thing, because besides sun protection, it's also packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Fan Favorite

Esthetician Renée Rouleau has a cult following, and it's no secret why: her skin care line works wonders. Her Daily Protection SPF 30 is a must-have for sensitive, blemish-prone skin because it's non-greasy and contains soothing green tea and licorice extract.

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Matte Matters

Kanebo Sensai Fluid Finish Lasting Velvet SPF 15 is a full-coverage foundation that feels super-lightweight. Enriched with skin-smoothing rice extract and Koishimaru silk, it yields a smooth, matte finish.

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