Smarter Sunscreens: 8 Next-Generation Formulas for Your Most Protected Summer Yet Inline

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    This hydrating, brightening, Vitamin C infused oil is as protective and moisturizing on your face as it is in your hair.

    Natura Bissé C+C Dry Oil Antioxidant Sun Protection SPF 30, $63; naturabisse.com

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    Combating past, present, and future damage, Dr. Gross’s antioxidant complex blocks photo-aging while evening skin tone and improving elasticity with primrose oil.

    Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Dark Spot Sun Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50, $42; sephora.com

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    The incredibly lightweight texture of this supercharged serum can be deceptive, but its combination of inflammation-fighting ingredients, collagen-producing vitamins, and stable SPF 50 make it a new daily pre-makeup essential.

    La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX, $43; laroche-posay.us

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    Neutrogena’s sport formula allows sweat to evaporate while the lotion itself stays in place to block rays as you run, swim, or bike under the beating sun.

    Neutrogena CoolDry Sport Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 70, $12; neutrogena.com

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    Even sensitive skin can tolerate the soothing properties of this non-nano mineral formula, which contains thermal spring water with antioxidants to fight environmental exposure.

    Avène Mineral Ultra-Light Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion, Face, SPF 50, $28; drugstore.com

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    This milk-like lotion moisturizes with a blend of melanin-blocking vitamins, dries to an invisible finish, and is water-resistant for 80 minutes.

    Peter Thomas Roth Max UV Milk SPF 50, $42; sephora.com

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    While all sunscreens need to be reapplied regularly, Shiseido’s latest cream becomes more effective when exposed to water for fifteen minutes, thanks to its Wetforce technology—meaning it stays put better between doses.

    Shiseido Wetforce Ultimate Sun Protection Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 50, $36; sephora.com

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    Omorovicza’s UV cream utilizes the line-blurring benefits of silica for smoother, more even-looking skin and mineral protection that isn’t chalky.

    Omorovicza Mineral UV Shield SPF 30, $125; omorovicza.com