Glow, don’t burn: top sunscreens for hot summer months

Sunscreen isn't just a holiday essential. It's your skin's daily safety net, especially when the heat ramps up and the UV index is through the roof. Whether you're spending your summer on the beach or at your desk by a sunny window, a great face SPF should feel like second skin: light, breathable, and reliable.

The newest sunscreens finally get it right. No white cast, no sticky finish, no disappearing act by lunchtime. Just solid protection with smart, lightweight textures that sit well under makeup and play nice with sensitive, breakout-prone, or just really hot skin.

What makes one sunscreen better than another often comes down to the small things: how it feels, how it wears, how it behaves after a couple of hours in 30-degree heat.

The good news? There are plenty of options that feel good, hold up in the heat, and actually work with your routine. The trick is finding one you’ll want to use every day, not just on holiday.