mineral sunscreen
SUPER SPFS
5 Best Supergoop Sunscreens for Gold-Standard SPF Protection
Comfortable wear, zero white cast, and radiant finishes.
By Sarah Han
Shopping
10 Best Mineral Sunscreens That Are Anything But Chalky
Yes, you can have chemical-free UV protection that doesn’t look ashy.
By Sarah Han and Jennifer Hussein
Skin
I Found the Best Mineral Sunscreens for Dark Skin
After lots of trial and error, these three white-cast-free winners came out on top.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
YOUR SPF BFF
This Supergoop Sale Would Like to Remind You That SPF Is a Year-Round Deal
It's never too late to stock up on award-winning sunscreens.
By Sarah Han and Jennifer Hussein
Essential Minerals
Cōtz Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Is In My Beach Bag All Summer
It's a mineral sunscreen with a silky-soft texture.
By Elizabeth Siegel
YOUR SPF BFF
27 Sunscreens That Don't Leave a White Cast on Brown Skin
Say goodbye to chalky residues and white casts forever.
By Gabi Thorne, Nykia Spradley, Shammara Lawrence, and Nikhita Mahtani
INKED UP
Your Tattoos Will Thank You for Using One of These Sunscreens
Ensure your ink stays fresh and vibrant.
By Nicola Dall'Asen and Jennifer Hussein
Sunscreen Selection
Are Mineral Sunscreens Better Than Chemical Formulas?
Don't take these labels at face value.
By Jessica Ourisman and Leah Prinzivalli
JUST DEW IT
Tatcha's Newest Sunscreen Is a Savior for Parched Winter Skin
This silk extract-infused sunscreen will give you ultra-luminous skin.
By Jennifer Hussein
SENSITIVE SKIN APPROVED
This New Tinted Sunscreen Had a Wait List of More Than 2,500 People
And after trying it, we see why.
By Talia Gutierrez
SERVING UP SUN CARE
Naomi Osaka Brings Sun Care With New Brand Kinlò
Naomi Osaka's skin-care line is finally here, and she has a tinted SPF option for melanin.
By Gabi Thorne
2020 GEMS
This Featherlight Mineral SPF Is One of My Favorite Sunscreens That Launched in 2020
This physical sunscreen is unlike any other in my arsenal.
By Kaleigh Fasanella
Allure Podcast
The Science of Beauty: The Complete Guide Safe Sunscreen & SPF
Everything you've ever wanted to know about safe sunscreen and SPF, from application basics to common myths.
By Julie Ricevuto
SUNSCREEN SUPERSTAR
Venus Williams Teams Up With Credo Beauty for Sunscreen Collection
This two-piece line is the tennis superstar's first beauty collaboration.
By Shammara Lawrence
Beauty Samples
The September 2020 Allure Beauty Box
To assist with your at-home beauty routine, this month's box is packed with mascara and lightweight sunscreen.
By Jessica Cruel
Chemical Cutback
CVS Is Eliminating Oxybenzone and Octinoxate From Nearly 60 of Its Store-Brand Sunscreens
The reformulations go into effect nationwide before the chemical bans in Hawaii and Key West.
By Marci Robin
Beauty Samples
The August 2020 Allure Beauty Box
To assist with your at-home beauty routine, this month's box is packed with a highlighter and lightweight moisturizer.
By Jessica Cruel
Beauty Samples
The July 2020 Allure Beauty Box
To assist with your at-home beauty routine, this month's box is packed with a sheet mask and skin loving moisturizer.
By Jessica Cruel
SUN SAFETY 101
A Comprehensive Guide to Every Sunscreen Term, Defined
Here's how to decipher all the sun-protection language on a label.
By Jessica Chia
DUST UP
Why You Should Try "Powdered Sunscreen" This Summer
It's the latest trend in sun care.
By Leah Prinzivalli