Welcome to the Summer of Gel Sunscreens

These sunscreens feel more like skin care.

Allie Hogan
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Published: Jun 7, 2022

White cast, oily residue and thick formulas are so last year. This summer, gel sunscreen is in style. Invisible gel formulas blend nicely with any skin tone, and they’re often non-comedogenic, so they’re safe for all skin types as well. The fast-absorbing gels also tend to leave behind a subtle glow or give a blurring effect, which makes them ideal for wearing under makeup or helping you look your best with a clean face while you sweat it out in the sun.

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Dune Suncare THE BOD GUARD ($25)

The innovative brand, Dune Suncare, launches on June 8, helping to declare this the summer of gel sunscreens. Between the scent of an ocean breeze, the cooling sensation and sun protection without the residue, we’re hooked on this new gel sunscreen.

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TULA Skincare Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen Gel Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($36)

Stay protected from the damaging effects of the sun, pollution and blue light with this gel sunscreen featuring probiotic extracts, pineapple and papaya. As a bonus, it leaves behind a gorgeous glow.

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Peter Thomas Roth Max Clear Invisible Priming Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45 ($38)

This is the perfect SPF to wear under makeup, but it’s just as great on its own. The unique blurring sunscreen primer helps even the tone and texture of the skin while keeping you safe from UVA/UVB rays.

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Hampton Sun SPF 15 Gel ($38)

Reviewers rave about the luxurious texture and scent of this fast-absorbing formula. The aloe vera extracts, vitamin E and walnut and jojoba oils nourish your skin while giving it a healthy-looking sheen.

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Kopari Sun Shield Body Glow SPF 50 Broad Spectrum Sunscreen ($36)

Give yourself a hydrated glow with this fast-absorbing SPF gel featuring a proprietary blend of superfood oils, antioxidants, pearlescent minerals and sun-protecting ingredients. You’ll find yourself savoring the scent and shimmer.

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Sonrei Sea Clearly Gel Sunscreen ($35)

This long-lasting broad-spectrum gel sunscreen employs proprietary technology that bonds the ingredients helping to provide maximum efficacy protection. The soothing gel uses ferulic acid and vitamins C and E to lock in moisture, strengthen the skin barrier and protect skin from free radicals.

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Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($68)

This smooth as velvet primer SPF helps maintain your makeup for 12 hours. It blurs the look of fine lines and pores, creating the perfect base for a day out.