The 6 Best Sunscreens for Darker Skin Tones
All designed to keep melanin-rich skin protected.
At this point, it’s becoming increasingly important to wear sunscreen as the earth moves closer to the sun. There’s no need for a scientific explanation, it’s just a necessary precaution to protect your skin. On a brighter note, summer is here and what better way to welcome in the season than by sifting through the top SPF products on the market?
For the BIPOC community, typically those with much richer hues, finding the perfect sunscreen can be challenging. The average formula comes out white, instantly raising cause for concern with those who have darker skin tones, proposing the question: Will this leave a white cast? Some SPFs are formulated with higher amounts of titanium and zinc oxide, which causes the white cast. Sometimes you can just moisturize your skin and rub the cast away and other times you just have to trash it.
Because the Hypebae Beauty Team feels your pain, we’ve rounded up the six top sunscreens on the 2023 market for darker skin tones.
Cay Skin – Isle Nourishing Body Mist SPF 50
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It’s important to remember that sunscreen isn’t just for the face. Our entire body needs protection from the sun, especially for those with melanin-rich skin. Cay Skin’s Isle Nourishing Body Mist SPF 50 is the perfect product for the job.
Not only does it provide sun protection, but it also nourishes and hydrates the skin. Plus, it goes on smoothly without leaving any oily or sticky residue.
Shiseido – Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+
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Shiseido’s Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ boasts a powerful formula that contains licorice and soy lecithin, which are both effective in protecting against dark spots and fine lines. It’s also designed to work even when your skin is wet or sweaty, making it perfect for those who spend a lot of time outdoors.
Glossier – Invisible Shield
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Transparently this is one of the first sunscreens this beauty editor ever used. It’s a clear SPF that just checks all of the boxes one looks for in sun protection products. Invisible Sheild instantly absorbs into the skin, playing well when paired with your moisturizer or under makeup. This is also a great option for those with breakout-prone skin.
Bubble – “Plus One” Tinted Daily Sunscreen Broad Spectrum 40
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This game-changer from Bubble is one of the first mineral sunscreens that the BIPOC community can trust. The Full spectrum UVA/UVB skin protection ensures no white cast or residue, even on the darkest skin tones. It works over time to improve the skin’s appearance as well.
Supergoop! – “Unseen” Sunscreen SPF 40
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This is a great option for those new to the SPF game. You can count on this sunscreen to be foolproof and 100% invisible so it will be great under makeup.
Typology – SPF 30 Face Sunscreen
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Typology’s SPF 30 Face Sunscreen is infused with aloe vera and hyaluronic acid to enrich and hydrate sensitive skin. It’s also great for any overexposure to the sun/sunburns.
