Join the SPF Revolution with These Amazing New Sunscreen Products
Say goodbye to the gluey, gooey sunscreens of the past!
It’s been brewing for years with the rise of SPF-infused foundations and tinted moisturizers, and now it’s finally arrived: the full-on sunscreen revolution of 2021.
Someone finally got the memo that wearing sunscreen has generally been a pretty unpleasant experience. Even the nicer sunscreens of the past still left the wearer’s face 5 shades lighter and slightly sticky. But now, FINALLY, there are new options that protect the skin and make it look nice, too. In fact, some even make it glow!
Here are some of Shelf-ish’s favorite products that have emerged from the sunscreen revolution:
Everything Supergoop! makes!
Is that cheating? Maybe, but we don’t care. We are obsessed with this line of products, created by a former professional harpist (what?) and advocate for lifelong sun protection.
Supergoop! is arguably the biggest name in the next generation of SPF products, having pioneered the category way back in 2007. The company’s products slowly gathered a following over the years, and 2021 was the brand’s breakout moment.
If we had to pick our favorites out of their line of amazing products, we would have to choose their new Daily Dose, which is a combination Vitamin C serum and SPF, and their Glow Screen, which offers SPF 40 with a subtle sheen that leaves the wearer with a dewy complexion.
2. Kinship Self Reflect
Winner of “Best of” awards from Allure, Cosmopolitan, and Byrdie, Self Respect leaves skin with a matte texture, and its versatile pigment helps even out any skin tone. One of its key ingredients is turmeric, which soothes and protects skin with existing damage.
3. Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen
Forget that bleached out look that many sunscreens leave behind. The Sheer Mineral Sunscreen sinks into the skin completely, while still providing all the protection you need. This winner of a Self Healthy Beauty Award gets extra points for being kind to the environment with its “reef safe” certification, meaning that it’s not harmful the the delicate coral reefs.
4. EltaMD UV Glow Broad-Spectrum SPF 36
Similar to Supergoop!’s Glow Screen, UV Glow serves up some shine along with its serious protection. Hot ingredient niacinamide also appears in this formulation, helping to give skin a smoother look. EltaMD also offers a tinted version of this product for those who want a little more coverage.