It’s easy enough to be diligent about applying sunscreen at the start of the day if it’s part of your skin-care routine, but how many of us remember to reapply SPF throughout the day? The biggest obstacle tends to be makeup you don’t want to disturb with a thick, white cream.
Luckily, sunscreen formulas have come a long way, and there are now plenty of options that let you top up your protection without disrupting your makeup. Some, like setting sprays and formulas that double as makeup primers, even enhance your look.
Ahead, SPF picks that make reapplication easier than ever.
Tarte Creaseless Mineral Powder Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($37)
This easily portable mineral powder sets makeup for up to 16 hours while delivering SPF 30 protection. The built-in brush makes touch-ups throughout the day simple and mess-free.
“It’s a game‑changer for anyone who wants reliable sun protection without disturbing their makeup,” writes one user. “The lightweight powder applies smoothly, never settling into fine lines and it mattifies just enough to refresh your look throughout the day. It’s perfect for touch‑ups because it sits beautifully on top of foundation, blush or bronzer—no caking, no weird texture, just a seamless finish with added SPF.”
Naked Sundays Hydrating Glow Mist Setting Spray SPF 50+ ($27)
Naked Sundays revamped its bestselling SPF Top Up Mist with a new dry-touch formula, delivering hydration with a less greasy finish. The updated spray has already gained strong traction, with thousands of orders on Amazon as sunny weather approaches.
Kopari Sun Veil Illuminating Sunscreen SPF 30 ($48)
This glow-enhancing illuminator doubles as an SPF 30 sunscreen. It’s ideal for touch-ups and adds a buildable golden sheen to skin. Apply it to the décolleté to extend both glow and protection beyond the neck.
CLEARSTEM SUNNYSIDEKICK ($38)
Acne-friendly and easy to reapply, this mineral SPF powder helps control excess oil while topping up sun protection. “Love the way this gives effortless coverage while protecting,” writes one user in her 50s, adding that she’s also gotten her teenager hooked on it.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-On Shield SPF 50 ($69)
This formula has long been a go-to for good reason. As the only powder sunscreen recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation for active use, it stands out in the category. The fully mineral powder comes with a built-in brush for convenient, on-the-go reapplication over bare skin or makeup.
Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen Mist ($30)
Australian brand Ultra Violette has gained a strong following in the U.S., with this NewBeauty Award-winning, makeup-friendly sunscreen mist among its most popular products. It protects skin from UV exposure while helping keep makeup in place and delivering a soft, semi-glowy finish.
Ciele filter & PROTECT SPF 30+ ($38)
This multitasking SPF offers blurring, finishing and setting benefits, making it your makeup’s new best friend.
Supergoop! 100% Mineral (Re)setting Powder Face
This mineral setting powder with SPF 35 helps mattify shine, set makeup and provide sun protection. It’s a favorite among those with oily skin.
Sofie Pavitt Face Screentime Non-Comedogenic Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 30 ($38)
This new spray SPF from celebrity aesthetician Sofie Pavitt is designed for acne-prone skin. The formula can be applied over makeup or on clean skin without clogging pores. “I wanted to make a sunscreen you want to wear every day. It’s hydrating, non-comedogenic and looks great under and over makeup,” says Pavitt.
Vacation Super Spritz SPF 50 ($22)
Super Spritz stands out in Vacation’s widely praised lineup for its ease of reapplication over makeup, its playfully retro packaging and its beloved scent, which smells like a nostalgic, elevated take on classic coconut sunscreen.
COOLA Makeup Setting Spray SPF 30 ($36)
Lightweight and refreshing, this setting spray from COOLA is a great option for topping off your makeup look and reapplying throughout the day. It helps lock in makeup, reduce shine and protect skin without feeling heavy.
“I have used this for years, and it is my all-time fave,” writes one user. “The scent is amazing! I NEVER get sunburned with it on, and absolutely love that it keeps my makeup in place.”
e.l.f Suntouchable! All Set for Sun SPF 45 ($15)
You can’t beat the value of getting a setting spray and sunscreen in one bottle. It’s a bestseller for a reason and a great place to start if you’re unsure about committing to a spray sunscreen.
ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Sunscreen Makeup Setting Spray SPF 28 ($39)
This formula leans more toward a setting spray than a sunscreen, excelling at locking makeup in place while delivering up to 80 minutes of sweat-resistant protection. With a lower SPF, it works best layered over a base sunscreen at the start of the day and used as a final step for touch-ups and reapplication.
