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Shop 9 dermatologist-approved sunscreens for summer

PHOTO: Sunscreen collage on a blue background.
Sunscreen collage on a blue background.

With summer right around the corner, now is the perfect time to stock up on sunscreen.

But with so many options out there, what should you look for?

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Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Yvonne Chiu recommends a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.

According to Chiu, sunscreens containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as the active ingredient are the most protective.

She also advises wearing sun-protective clothing and hats and avoiding the peak UV hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Despite these suggestions, Chiu says “there is no single best sunscreen. The best sunscreen is one that you will use regularly and reapply regularly.”

You can shop some of Chiu's top sunscreen picks below.

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Hello Bello Kids Mineral Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50

Price: $9.78 · From Walmart

Playing in the sun can be super fun. Skin damage? Not so much. Cover up with Hello Bello's SPF 50 mineral sunscreen lotion and enjoy a good time outside knowing our thoughtfully selected ingredients are helping protect and nourish your family’s skin. 

Blue Lizard Mineral Suncare Lotion

Price: $14.98 · From Walmart

This mineral formula uses Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide to protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays without the use of potentially irritating chemical active ingredients.

Coppertone Pure and Simple SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion

Price: $8.97 · From Walmart

The hypoallergenic formulation, made with naturally sourced Zinc Oxide plus 100% natural botanicals (Tea Leaf, Sea Kelp and Lotus extracts), provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Sunscreen Fluid, SPF 60

Price: $27.49 · From Walmart

A synergetic combination of patented high efficiency sun filters and powerful anti-oxidants to further protect your skin, even at the cellular level.

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Colorscience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50 Sunscreen

Price: $39 · From Nordstrom

A face sunscreen designed to provide sheer, non-chemical protection from UVA/UVB rays, pollution, blue light and infrared radiation.

Supergoop! Glowscreen Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40

Price: $17 to $36 · From Nordstrom

A lightweight, pearlescent sunscreen with SPF 40 that hydrates the skin while acting as a makeup-gripping primer.

Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Daily Face Sunscreen

Price: $35 · From Sephora

A lightweight, 99.99 percent oil-free sunscreen with antioxidant-rich turmeric, blue-light defense, and velvety finish. It has broad-spectrum SPF 30 to protect and hydrate skin—with or without makeup.

PCA Skin Weightless Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 45

Price: $44 · From Nordstrom

A fast-absorbing SPF with antioxidants for extra environmental protection.

ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation

Price: $48 · From Sephora

A clean, tinted serum that provides light, dewy coverage with mineral SPF and active levels of skincare ingredients—now available in a range of flexible shades.