Here’s 7 MORE Sunscreens That Won’t Make You Ashy + Makeup Setting Spray with SPF

Listen, I’ve been talking about sunscreen here since forever and if you’re STILL not wearing any, we’re not homies. Not only do you need to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays, but uh—hello—do we NOT want better skin? Proper use of sunscreen can help fight the signs of aging and is also an important component in fighting dark spots. But I get it—some sunscreens can make those of us with darker skin look ashy and weirdly iridescent. We ain’t with all that…lol. This is why I’m always testing sunscreens and bringing you the ones that blend into the skin without the residue. You can see ones I’ve reviewed in the past here, but here’s SEVEN more including a makeup setting spray with SPF…

No-Ad Prevent & Repair Anti-Aging Body Moisturizer

(sent for review consideration)

Official description:

Purified Watermelon extract with origins from the Kalahari Desert. Protects against inflammation/ irritation, providing a more even skin texture.
Aloe Vera acts as an anti-inflammatory
Vitamin A simulates cell growth for smoother skin
Vitamin B6 protects against free radicals
Vitamin C fights free radicals, helps smooth and firm skin
Vitamin D exerts protective, rejuvenating effect
Vitamin E eases dryness, bolsters skin’s UV defense
Fights free radicals, helps prevent and repair cell damage, helps reduce inflamation, boosts collagen production, gives skin firmness and strength while improving its natural barrier function.

This is lightweight, blends right in, AND is SUPER affordable.

Price and where to buy: about $5.99 at drugstores. Buy online here.

AmorePacific Resort Collection Sun Protection Mist Broad Spectrum SPF 30

(sent for review consideration)

Official description:

Prepare to face the summer sun with Sun Protection Mist, a high-performance, lightweight, undetectable sunscreen that veils your skin in an even layer of soothing protection against damaging UV rays and heat-aging. It cools and hydrates skin too, while providing superior antioxidant protection, reducing irritation and soothing.

How to use: Use morning and evening and throughout the day as desired. Hold the bottle approximately six inches from your skin. When using the spray, do not spray it directly into the face. Spray onto your hands first, then apply. Use 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply at least every two hours.

I use this to reapply throughout the day and love that it has a soft, pleasant scent that can temporarily act as my fragrance.

Price and where to buy: $75 Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, US.AmorePacific.com, etc.

COOLA Makeup Setting Spray SPF 30

(sent for review consideration)

Official description:

What it is:
A 70 percent certified organic SPF 30 spray that provides a weightless matte-finish while keeping makeup looking fresh all day.

What it is formulated to do:
This lightweight, matte finish mist protects the sensitive skin of your face, keeping makeup looking ‘just applied’ and fresh. The highly advanced formula includes an array of active ingredients: both cucumber and aloe vera extracts to help soothe and refresh skin; hyaluronic acid to bind moisture while softening, toning, and rehydrating skin, and reducing the appearance of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles; and broad-spectrum SPF 30 to protect skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. It offers simple spray application so you can refresh while on the go.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens
– Sulfates
– Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This product is cruelty-free.

A makeup setting spray with SPF. FINALLY, right? I actually got to try this back in the winter when I was writing a story for Cosmo for Latinas but I couldn’t say anything since it was embargoed until May this year. Prior to this makeup setting spray’s arrival, I’d use a mineral sunscreen from Peter Thomas Roth to reapply my sunscreen when wearing makeup, but now a spray is pretty genius. Just make sure you hold it a few inches away from your face when spraying—get too close and too much product will come out and put weird little white circles on your face. Also be careful when inhaling while spraying—there’s an FDA warning on spray sunscreens (they say there’s a risk of inhalation) so err on the side of caution when using this or any sunscreen spray.

Price and where to buy: $36 Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, CoolaSuncare.com

Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30

(sent for review consideration)

Official description:

What it is:
An innovative multifunctional formula that provides an antiaging treatment, primer, and SPF 30 sun protection in every pump.

What it is formulated to do:
Flawless and fabulous in just one step. This lightweight formula acts as an antiaging and corrective treatment, a primer, and an SPF moisturizer to smooth skin and improve visible signs of aging. Mushroom peptides diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles by helping aid natural regulation of collagen and elastin, while a soft-focus complex smooths and blurs imperfections for improved tone and texture. Good for all skintones and everyday use, it features SPF 30 sun protection with invisible sunscreen technology.

What else you need to know:
This product is scientifically proven, dermatologist developed, and tested on people, not animals.

Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield SPF 30 is a gluten-free formula. Although the product does contain a barley oil derivative, gluten is not an oil-soluble protein. That insolubility means that the barley oil used in this formula is a naturally gluten-free substance, which gives Murad a high level of confidence that any of the barley oil derivative used in this formula is also gluten-free. In addition, the manufacturer of the derivative has tested it for gluten and provided Murad with explicit assurances that it is 100 percent free of gluten.

Murasol: an advanced level of sun damage defense that preserves a glowing, youthful-looking complexion by providing skin with protection against both broad spectrum UV rays and free-radicals. This proprietary blend of powerful antioxidants defends against UV damage by penetrating skin’s top layers and creating a protective barrier of encapsulated free radical neutralizers.

I’ve already RAVED about how much I love this here—it’s a multi-tasking product that blurs imperfections (i.e. wrinkles, pores, etc.), primes the skin for makeup, AND has SPF in it. I use it regularly as the product I mix my Cover FX Custom Cover Drops with the most.

Price and where to buy: $65 at Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Murad.com, etc.

Supergoop! Sun-Defying Sunscreen Oil Broad Spectrum SPF 50

(bought by me)

Official description:

What it is:
An antioxidant-rich, broad-spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen oil featuring meadowfoam and argan oils.

What it is formulated to do:
This lightweight, non-greasy formula provides superior antioxidant protection, diminishes signs of UV damage, and enhances skin hydration while providing broad spectrum SPF 50 protection. Formulated with reinforcing meadowfoam seed oil, potent tocotrienols, and nourishing argan oil, it leaves skin feeling smooth, supple, and protected. A natural essential oil blend of pomegranate, citrus, and calendula provides a subtle sensorial experience.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens
– Sulfates
– Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This product is clinically tested, noncomedogenic, and nonirritating. It is free of oxybenzone and allergens, as well as cruelty-free.

Listen, even with all we know about sun exposure risks, there’s just going to be some people who will still sit out in the sun to tan. While I definitely DO NOT condone purposely sitting out to tan, the least I guess you can do is apply a sunscreen oil (I still don’t think it’s safe though). But I still love that this gives the skin a gorgeous sheen and has a pleasant scent so it’s also nice for legs even when you’re not out tanning.

Price and where to buy: $12-$34 at Sephora, Nordstrom, QVC, Supergoop.com, etc.

AMOREPACIFIC Resort Collection Sun Protection Stick SPF 50+

(sent for review consideration)

Official description:

What it is:
A sun protection stick to defend against both damaging UV rays and heat-aging.

What it is formulated to do:
Prepare to face the summer sun with this high-performance sun stick that delivers targeted application for areas most prone to sunburn—such as the eyes, lips, and nose—while protecting against damaging UV rays and heat-aging. The weightless texture blends beautifully into skin for an undetectable finish. Like luxury in the palm of your hand, this is the perfect travel essential for effortless on-the-go application.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens
– Sulfates
– Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This product is dermatologist tested, ophthalmologist tested, and ideal for all skin types.

There’s a bunch of reasons why you might want sunscreen in a stick or balm formula (I did a post on a bunch here) and I love this one for easily fitting in almost any bag or pocket and having a really pleasant scent. Not to mention it goes on invisible and feels like nothing is on at all.

Price and where to buy: $40 at Sephora, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, US.AmorePacific.com, etc.

Supergoop! Defense Refresh Setting Mist SPF 50

(sent for review consideration)

Official description:

What it is:
An innovative three-in-one mist that sets makeup, helps control oil and shine, and refreshes your defense against photoaging UV rays with an uplifting scent of rosemary and mint.

What it is formulated to do:
The secret to totally sun-safe skin is reapplying your UV defense at least every two hours—when in direct sunlight. Defense Refresh Setting Mist SPF 50 is the best way to reapply UV protection throughout the day without disturbing your makeup. Inspired by the trends in mists, SUPERGOOP!’s founder, Holly Thaggard, wanted to provide a product that would deliver the benefits of both a makeup setting spray as well as a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up, but with the added and necessary age preventative benefit of broad-spectrum SPF 50 UV protection. Optical diffusing silica silylate controls oil and scatters light to reduce shine and provide a matte finish while the formula is enlivened with an invigorating essence of antioxidant-rich rosemary to help visible slow skin aging, improve complexion, and soothe inflammation.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens
– Sulfates

What else you need to know:
This product is clinically tested, noncomedogenic, non-irritating, and allergy-free. It is formulated without synthetic fragrance and oxybenzone.

Another makeup setting spray with SPF! The thing with this is you have to be careful with how closely you spray it on because if you spray too close, too much product will disperse and you’ll have little white spots on your face. I have a lab sample I received when I was doing my Cosmo for Latinas story before the product launched to the public, so I assumed that the sprayer was a little wonky because it wasn’t the final product. But then I glanced over on Sephora.com and saw some people having issues with the sprayer which I’m sure the brand is working to fix. I like the product, they just need to fix the packaging issue some people to seem to have. Supergoop! is one of my fave sunscreen brands so I’m hoping they’ll fix it.

Price and where to buy: $12-$28 at Sephora, Nordstrom, Supergoop.com. etc.

Another thing to note about using sunscreen: it takes about 15 minutes for them to become “active,” none are really water proof or sweat-proof, and you must reapply every 2 hours (and right after sweating or taking a dip in the pool or otherwise getting wet…lol).

See more sun care posts here.