Best Sunscreen Sprays

We all know how important sunscreen is, but goopy messy creams can be kind of a hassle. That’s where sunscreen spray comes in. We got the scoop from dermatologists about what to look for in a spray sunscreen and how to use it correctly. We also asked which products they trusted enough to use themselves. Here are the best sunscreen sprays you can buy right now.

The Best Sunscreen Sprays

EltaMD UV Aero Broad-Spectrum SPF 45

This sunscreen is a dermatologist favorite, personally used by both Loucas and Minars. It’s a broad-spectrum, physical and chemical sunscreen that sprays on white and dries clear so you can see if you missed any spots — so helpful!

Play 100% Mineral Body Mist SPF 50 with Green Tea Extract

This 100 percent mineral sunscreen contains both zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, making it a truly powerful sunscreen that’s great for long, sunny days — especially if you have sensitive skin or kiddos that do.

It also contains skin-soothing ingredients like vitamin C, green tea extract, and mango butter.

All Good SPF 30 Sport Mineral Sunscreen Spray

This mineral sunscreen from All Good is literally all good, made with super high-quality ingredients and third-party tested. It’s zinc oxide-based, so it won’t absorb into your skin.

PCA Skin Spray Sunscreen

PCA’s non-aerosol continuous spray sunscreen allows you to evenly coat skin. The product was created specifically for people who engage in outdoor activities like hiking and sports, as it provides sweat-resistant broad spectrum protection. This spray sunscreen was designed in compliance with Hawaii Act 104, which prohibits the sale and distribution of sunscreens that contain the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate in Hawaii. Since PCA’s spray sunscreen meets these standards, it’s ocean- and environmental-friendly.

Neutrogena Wet Skin Kids Sunscreen Spray

Neutrogena designed this spray sunscreen specifically for kids. It’s oil-free and hypoallergenic, as well as provides broad-spectrum protection. You can apply this spray sunscreen to wet or dry skin, making it easy to use right after kids get out of the pool or when they’re sweaty from playing outdoors.

Banana Boat Ultra Sport Performance Sunscreen Spray

This spray sunscreen is lightweight and breathable, so it won’t leave skin feeling sticky. It’s specifically designed for those participating in outdoor activities like running and playing volleyball. The broad-spectrum sunscreen quickly absorbs into skin and protects you from UVA rays, which can cause wrinkles and age spots, and UVB rays, overexposure to which will lead to sunburns.

Alba Botanica Sensitive Sunscreen

Designed for sensitive skin, this broad spectrum sunscreen spray with SPF 50 is made of natural, environmentally-friendly ingredients and offers high-quality sun protection, notes Dr. Zeichner. Bonus: It’s free of fragrance, so it won’t be irritating if you accidentally inhale some (hey, it happens), adds Dr. Nazarian.

COOLA Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30

Dr. Jaliman is a fan of this sheer, matte-finish mineral body sunscreen spray, which provides chemical-free sun protection—thanks to 14.5% of zinc oxide in the formula—and moisturizes and soothes skin with shea butter, glycerin, and aloe while you’re in the sun.

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Spray

Dr. Nazarian’s top choice, this sunscreen is safe enough for beach outings since it features SPF 50, but is also light enough to be used on your hair as well as your skin. This way, you can protect your scalp and strands without making them feel greasy—so you can head straight to happy hour after a day at the beach.

Original Sunscreen Spray SPF 50

For those who prefer to spritz on their sun protection, this tropical-scented Sun Bum mist was the clear winner in GH Beauty Lab testing, applying easily and leaving no chalky cast on skin. The formula came out on top for not creating a white residue and provided effective sunburn protection.

No Excuses Invisible Facial Sunscreen Gel SPF 40

When it comes to the best sunscreen for your face, Julep sunscreen is lightweight and super-easy to apply with no white cast or greasy feeling left behind, which makes it perfect for everyday use on your face. This excelled in our Beauty Lab tests earning perfect scores for not running into or stinging eyes and not causing breakouts. A true universal product, we found it performed well on all skin types from dry to oily and all skin tones from fair to dark.