The 9 Best Powder Sunscreens for Summer

iS Clinical PerfecTint Powder SPF 40

Powdered by zinc and glycerin, each swipe of this mattifying powder—it comes in five shades—shields the skin with physical protection, offers blue-light protection and reinforces the skin’s natural barrier for optimal hydration.

Eminence Organic Skin Care Sun Defense Minerals ($58)

Free of questionable ingredients, this clean powder is available in six second-skin shades and offers up a smooth, sun-protecting finish in a water-resistant formula.

Tarte set & protect mineral sunscreen powder Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($28)

The ultimate makeup- and skin-saving hack, this two-in-one mineral sunscreen is designed to set your look (it won’t disrupt all your hard work) and protect it with a sheer, never-cakey wash of SPF 30.

ARCONA Nearly Invisible SPF 30 Dry Mineral Powder ($45)

Finely milled and talc-free, this undetectable powder delivers protection from the sun’s rays and free radicals thanks to its blend of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and vitamins A and E.

Supergoop! Poof 100% Mineral Part and Scalp Powder SPF 45 ($34)

Protecting our scalp from the sun’s harmful rays is easier—and more effective—than ever thanks to this pocket-sized powder. Plus, it also boasts oil-absorbing silica for a full hair refresh no matter your location.

Glo Skin Beauty Protecting Powder SPF 20 ($44)

Packed with physical titanium dioxide, this swipe-and-go formula—it comes in a translucent finish or a pretty bronze—is a great option to stow your purse to easily reapply in the car or on the beach.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-On Shield SPF 50 ($65)

A long-time dermatologist favorite, this brush-on sunscreen not only protects skin from UVA/UVB, but also from blue light, infrared radiation and pollution. Bonus: it’s the only brush-on that’s approved to be waterproof for up to 80 minutes.

ILIA Radiant Translucent Powder SPF 20 ($34)

Featuring aloe vera, hibiscus flower extract and rosemary and thyme essential oils for an extra dose of antioxidant protection—it also boasts SPF 20—this finely milled powder reflects skin to deliver a luminous effect as it sets and perfects makeup beautifully.

ISDIN Mineral Brush 50 ($55)

One swipe of this does-everything powder instantly mattifies skin and protects it from UV rays, environmental damage (i.e. pollution exposure) and blue light with help from titanium dioxide and zinc and iron oxides.