Summer and sunscreen go together like avocado and toast. But unlike your favorite breakfast (where the only decision required is whether to add an egg), there are a lot of options when it comes to SPF.
Having all those options is great news for your skin—because it means more ways to keep it safe from the damaging effects of the sun—but not so great for your indecisive brain.
To help you narrow down your choices, so you aren’t left rummaging around your bathroom drawers for the remnant of whatever you used last year (sunscreen expires, FYI), we made you this handy quiz to help you find the SPF product that perfectly suits your life.
Still can’t decide which one is for you? You can totally go ahead and double up, because many of the options below can be used together and all of them are available at Ulta Beauty, which is putting together curated collections of products all season to help you expertly tackle every summer beauty goal. See ya, sunburn.
Scroll down to take our handy dandy sunscreen quiz to find your SPF soulmate.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+
Summer is full of photo opps—so be ready for them. To that end, apply this full-coverage CC cream for a flawless, sun-protected complexion.
$39
Ulta Beauty Collection SPF 50 Sunscreen Rose Water Setting Lotion
Summer beauty is all about experimenting with colorful eye shadows and shimmery highlighters. Keep all your makeup in place (in spite of the heat) with a multi-functional setting spray that also acts as a sun-protectant. P.S. For the days you prefer the naked face look, the spritz still works great to refresh and protect.
$10
Sun Bum Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70
UV rays get all the attention for being damaging to your skin, but exposure to free radicals can be just as bad. This sunscreen fights against both in a double-whammy formula that nourishes while it protects—leaving you to sunbathe worry-free.
$16
Ulta Beauty Collection SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick
If you hate the thought of missing out on any of the beach-side fun (volleyball! cornhole! spikeball!) to take time to reapply your sunscreen, this mineral SPF is for you. It’s water-resistant (read: sweat-resistant) for up to 80 minutes, and the stick formula means it glides on quickly so you can get back to play time.
$10
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50
You’re all about dedicating your summer to adventuring, which means more time outside and less time spent in front of your bathroom mirror. Sweep on this deeply hydrating moisturizer in the morning, and you’ll be covered on SPF (with a youth-protecting boost) all day.
$73
Neutrogena Hydro Boost City Shield Water Gel with Broad Spectrum SPF 25
If you’re spending your summer in the city, pollution protection is priority number one. This lightweight gel gets a boost from hyaluronic acid (for mega moisturizing powers) and antioxidants (to detox pollutants from your pores) with SPF 25 to help city-proof your skin.
$24
Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15
You live for that summer vacay glow, so there’s no sense in covering it up with heavy makeup. This lightweight foundation (which is available in 56 shades) acts as a hydrating sun-protectant while smoothing out skin imperfections for just the right amount of dewy coverage.
$29
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