17 Best Face Moisturizers with SPF for One-Step Sun Protection
For oily skin, acne-prone skin, sensitive skin and everything between.
We updated this article in August 2022 to ensure all picks vetted and tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute were in stock, available and correctly priced.
No matter the weather or season, the scientists in the GH Beauty Lab recommend wearing sunscreen every single day. That's because the best defense against aging and sun damage is a good broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect against harmful UVA and UVB rays. "Being consistent with use of moisturizer with SPF is most important when it comes to preventing signs of aging," explains Angelo Landriscina, M.D., a dermatologist in Brooklyn, New York.
But it can be difficult to remember to apply sunscreen on the days you're not basking by the pool or hiking a sunny trail. The solution? A daily face moisturizer with SPF mixed right in for moisturization and UV protection. Using a moisturizer with SPF is "like getting two steps done in one, so it makes your morning skincare routine quicker and easier," Dr. Landriscina says. For added benefits, seek out formulas that are made with anti-aging ingredients like peptides or antioxidants.
To find the best the best daily face moisturizers with SPF, Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab pros evaluate products both in the Lab using technical instruments to gauge efficacy and hydration capabilities, and we also send products to consumer testers at home for their experience in real life to find the best formulas on the market that not only work, but you'll actually want to use. Below, a mix of GH Beauty Lab test-winning products, GH Seal stars and top dermatologist and expert picks, including drugstore bargains and anti-aging formulas for any skin type, from SPF for oily, acne-prone skin to SPF picks suitable for sensitive skin and more:
Our top picks
Nicole Saporita was an editor and writer at Good Housekeeping from 2014 to 2020, where she researched, wrote and reported original content for the Good Housekeeping Institute and several other departments, including health, travel and family.
April (she/her) is the beauty director at Good Housekeeping, Prevention and Woman's Day, where she oversees all beauty content. She has over 15 years of experience under her belt, starting her career as an assistant beauty editor at GH in 2007, and working in the beauty departments of SELF and Fitness magazines.
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