What to Look for in Men's SPF Products

Choosing the right SPF product is key to protecting your skin from sun damage and premature aging. Here are some important factors to consider when shopping for men's SPF products.

1. Broad-Spectrum Protection

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Look for sunscreens labeled 'broad-spectrum' to ensure protection against both UVA and UVB rays. This helps prevent sunburn, skin cancer, and signs of aging.

2. SPF Rating

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Select an SPF of at least SPF30 for daily use, or higher if you spend extended time outdoors. Higher SPFs offer greater protection but should still be reapplied every two hours.

3. Texture and Finish

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Men often prefer lightweight, non-greasy formulas that absorb quickly and don't leave a white cast. Gels, sprays, or matte-finish lotions are popular options for a comfortable feel.

4. Skin Type Compatibility

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Choose a sunscreen that matches your skin type—oil-free or mattifying formulas for oily skin, hydrating options for dry skin, and fragrance-free versions if you have sensitive skin.

  1. 1
    Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
    738 REVIEWS
    A lightweight facial sunscreen with SPF 50+ and pollution protection.
  2. 2
    UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50
    653 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Water-resistant sunscreen perfect for an active lifestyle. 
  3. 3
    Play Antioxidant Body Mist With Vitamin C SPF 50
    440 REVIEWS
    A continuous, non-aerosol, water-resistant, travel-friendly, body spray sunscreen with SPF 50, that leaves skin radiantly glowing.
  4. 4
    Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50
    224 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Mattifying sunscreen formulated with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide (Z-Cote*) to provide 100% physical SPF 50 broad-spectrum protection.
  5. 5
    Shake Shake SPF 50 Mineral Milk
    176 REVIEWS
    Vacation® Shake Shake SPF 50 Mineral Milk is the mineral face sunscreen you’ve been waiting for.
  6. 6
    Studio Tone SPF 50 Bronzing Drops for Face
    169 REVIEWS
    Vacation® Studio Tone SPF 50 Bronzing Drops are the makeup artist’s secret to perfect sunkissed skin.
  7. 7
    Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50
    160 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Weightless, tinted sunscreen formulated with 100% physical filters and zinc oxide, providing broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection for radiant skin.
  8. 8
    Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50+

    Kiehl's Since 1851

    2,631 REVIEWS
    A lightweight sunscreen serum with Collagen Peptide that helps protect against sun damage and helps visibly correct early signs of aging.
  9. 9
    Glow Stick SPF 50

    Supergoop!

    593 REVIEWS
    A sunscreen that offers glow-boosting hydration and invisible broad-spectrum UV protection.
  10. 10
    Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion SPF 50
    188 REVIEWS
    A next-gen daily SPF that’s universal & undetectable with a refreshing, cooling feel—it’s our most powerful protection in our simplest formula ever.

What to Look for in Men's SPF Products

Choosing the right SPF product is key to protecting your skin from sun damage and premature aging. Here are some important factors to consider when shopping for men's SPF products.

1. Broad-Spectrum Protection

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Look for sunscreens labeled 'broad-spectrum' to ensure protection against both UVA and UVB rays. This helps prevent sunburn, skin cancer, and signs of aging.

2. SPF Rating

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Select an SPF of at least SPF30 for daily use, or higher if you spend extended time outdoors. Higher SPFs offer greater protection but should still be reapplied every two hours.

3. Texture and Finish

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Men often prefer lightweight, non-greasy formulas that absorb quickly and don't leave a white cast. Gels, sprays, or matte-finish lotions are popular options for a comfortable feel.

4. Skin Type Compatibility

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Choose a sunscreen that matches your skin type—oil-free or mattifying formulas for oily skin, hydrating options for dry skin, and fragrance-free versions if you have sensitive skin.