The Best New Sunscreens of 2025—So Far

Allies of Skin Sunless Tan SPF 50 Sunscreen + Self-Tanner ($59)

A first-of-its-kind formula combining SPF 50, self-tanner and skin care, Allies of Skin’s new 3-in-1 sunscreen leaves you more sun-kissed by the hour. It’s supercharged with DHA, vitamin C and goji berry extract, alongside centella asiatica, green tea leaf, liquorice root and chamomile flower extract to help protect skin from UV-induced skin damage and premature aging, while delivering a buildable, gradual and natural-looking healthy glow.

U Beauty The Multimodal Sheer Sunscreen SPF 25 ($98)

Launched with big celebrity backing, the new U Beauty Multimodal Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 25 is an integrated sun care, skin care and primer hybrid housed in one super sheer formula. It’s powered via U Beauty’s SIREN Capsule Technology, which helps neutralize the visible effects of free radicals while it brightens, smooths and evens out the skin’s appearance.

Bliss Block Star Clarifying Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 ($25)

Bliss has expanded its Block Star SPF lineup with sun protection designed especially for blemish-prone skin. The formula includes 100 percent mineral sunscreen for broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection alongside salicylic acid, cica and witch hazel to soothe irritation, control excess oil and help keep pores clear with a shine-free finish.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dew Shield Hydrating Fluid SPF 30 ($35)

With niacinamide, glycerin, watermelon seed oil and vitamin E, Glow Recipe’s new hydrating SPF is super nourishing and a dream for sensitive skin—the formula is in accordance with Clean at Sephora and Planet Aware standards for SPF 30, PA+++ protection.

Marie Veronique COLORFREE Zinc Sunscreen ($65)

Over five years in the making, COLORFREE is formulated with non-nano zinc oxide-only plus antioxidants, moisturizers and advanced cellular protection technology. Simply put, it’s your UV defense and answer to all forms of light-induced skin damage while it fights free radicals, reduces oxidative stress and repairs damaged cells—all with no white cast.

MERIT Beauty The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF 45 ($38)

MERIT Beauty’s first-ever SPF is called The Uniform because, like your favorite white tee or pair of vintage jeans, you’ll want to wear it every day. The brand promises this tinted SPF is light-as-air, ultra-sheer and fast-absorbing. The 100 percent mineral formula contains non-nano zinc oxide for broad-spectrum sun protection, fine natural powders to help smooth and blur the look of skin and a proprietary pigment dispersion technology for blendable, even coverage.

Note: The Uniform Tinted SPF 45 launches on May 22, 2025

RANAVAT Brightening Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ ($65)

Ranavat’s radiance-boosting SPF uses a blend of 20 Ayurvedic herbs and zinc oxide to protect from UVA/UVB, blue light and oxidative stress. Saffron and squalane add additional oomph for brighter, softer and stronger skin.

The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Serum ($19)

Protection and hydration merge expertly in The Ordinary’s new ceramide-infused SPF formula. The serum-like texture is lightweight and leaves skin looking luminous, while ceramides help to plump the look of skin and lock moisture in.

ThinkDaily Everyday Sun Serum SPF 30 ($22)

Another serum-like SPF is from ThinkDaily. This everyday formula blends soothing aloe vera and hydrating jojoba seed oil with non-nano mineral SPF 30—perfect for sensitive skin types.