10 Medical-Grade Sunscreens for Serious SPF Protection and Skin-Care Benefits

Sunscreen is nothing to mess around with, and while we believe that wearing any SPF is better than nothing, not all formulas are made the same. Some sunscreens include anti-aging benefits or extra-strength sun protection. If you’re looking for a serious sunscreen this summer, medical-grade skin-care products are a good place to start. Everything on this list has been developed and tested by experts and comes highly recommended by dermatologists, so you don’t have to sweat whether these products will keep your skin safe from the sun.

Medical-grade sunscreens we love

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ALASTIN Skincare HydraTint Pro Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 ($82)

This is a perfect and powerful everyday tinted mineral sunscreen. It melts into skin and helps promote a brighter complexion while protecting skin with SPF and antioxidants.

• BUY ON ALASTIN – $82
• BUY ON AMAZON – $82

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EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46 ($44)

It can be hard to find a sunscreen that won’t break you out if you have acne-prone skin, but this mineral option pairs just right with oily skin. The formula even features niacinamide to help reduce the appearance of blemishes and discoloration.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $44
• BUY ON DERMSTORE – $44

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SkinCeuticals Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 ($60)

Brightening skin-care ingredients meet broad-spectrum UV protection in this best-seller. The formula aims to protect against UV-induced pigmentation, even skin tone, moisturize and instantly brighten skin with tranexamic acid, niacinamide and phenylethyl resorcinol.

• BUY ON SKINCEUTICALS – $60
• BUY ON DERMSTORE – $60

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Revision Skincare Intellishade ($86)

Revision created the ultimate tinted daily anti-aging moisturizer and sunscreen combo with Intellishade. It corrects, protects, conceals, brightens and hydrates skin while improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $86
• BUY ON DERMSTORE – $86

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SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum SPF 34 ($70)

A great option for mature skin, this formula works to reduce the appearance of lines, wrinkles and sun damage while protecting skin from developing new damage. The magic is in the way it supports skin’s ability to restore itself.

• BUY ON SKINMEDICA -$70
• BUY ON AMAZON – $70

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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-On Shield SPF 50 ($69)

Colorescience has a variety of sunscreen formulas we love, from your standard liquids to solid color balms. We think it’s great to always have this Brush-On Shield powder SPF handy for re-application and getting coverage in hard-to-get places like your hair part.

• BUY ON COLORESCIENCE – $69
• BUY ON AMAZON – $69

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ZO Skin Health Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 ($60)

This mineral sunscreen is especially great for sensitive and post-procedure skin. It helps soothe skin irritated skin while keeping it safe from the sun and free radical damage.

• BUY NOW – $60

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PCA Skin Weightless Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 45 ($50)

Lightweight and fast-absorbing, this SPF is a great addition to your daily routine. It protects skin from UV rays and calls on caffeine to prevent free radical damage.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $50
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $50

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ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Broad Spectrum SPF 50 ($73)

For those who hate the feeling of thick sunscreen, this lightweight, fast-absorbing formula is a game changer. In addition to protecting skin against future sun damage, it’s also clinically proven to help repair existing sun damage.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $73
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $73

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Epionce Daily Shield Tinted SPF 50 Sunscreen ($42)

This straightforward sunscreen does the trick while helping to even out skin tone and imparting a natural-looking glow. Plus, it features botanical ingredients for added antioxidant benefits.

• BUY ON EPIONCE – $42
• BUY ON AMAZON – $42