Best OTC Choices in Sunscreen

A sunscreen protects from sunburn and reduces suntan by absorbing or reflecting UV rays. Here are Money’s picks for the best sunscreens.

The selections were identified by drugs.com, using a methodology that combines expert assessment with analysis of online reviews, ratings and other customer data.

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Rank
Medication
Active Ingredients
Important Points
#6
Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70 Avobenzone Homosalate Octisalate Octocrylene
  • Paraben-free
  • Oxybenzone-free
  • Water-resistant
#7
Badger SPF 30 Unscented Sunscreen Cream Zinc oxide
  • Unscented
  • Water-resistant
  • Reef-friendly
#4
Banana Boat Ultra Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 Avobenzone Homosalate Octisalate Octocrylene
  • Water-resistant
  • Oxybenzone-free
  • Non-greasy
#10
Coola Organic Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 Avobenzone Homosalate Octisalate Octocrylene
  • Fragrance-free
  • Water-resistant
  • Vegan
#5
Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 Avobenzone Homosalate Octisalate Octocrylene
  • Paraben-free
  • Water-resistant
  • Dye-free
#2
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Zinc oxide Octinoxate
  • Dye-free
  • Fragrance-free
  • Non-comedogenic
  • Lightweight
#9
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Sunscreen SPF 30 Avobenzone Homosalate Octisalate Octocrylene
  • 12-hour moisturization
  • Oil-free
  • Weightless
#3
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk Sunscreen SPF 100 Avobenzone Homosalate Octisalate Octocrylene
  • Lightweight
  • Fast-absorbing
  • Oxybenzone-free
#1
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Avobenzone Homosalate Octisalate Octocrylene
  • Oxybenzone-free
  • Lightweight
  • Fast-absorbing
  • Water-resistant
#8
Supergoop! Everyday SPF 50 Sunscreen For Face and Body Avobenzone Homosalate Octisalate Octocrylene
  • Warer-resistant
  • Fast-absorbing
  • Lightweight
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