The Best Drugstore Sunscreens To Add To Your Amazon Cart Right Now

Typing "sunscreen" into Amazon and scrolling through the results is no less daunting than staring down the mile-long skin-care aisle at a Super Target. Where to begin? Cost is an easy starting point, so we whittled our Amazon search down to sunscreens from brands you'd typically find in a drugstore (rather than more upmarket ones sold at a department store or a Sephora). Another big determining factor for sunscreen—apart from the obvious: effectiveness—is texture. Will it feel thick and slimy on my skin? Do I have to spend an hour rubbing it in? Is this going to make my skin go haywire?

In the past, many sunscreens tended to be clumpy, white, or leave users prone to shininess or breakouts, whereas higher-end sunscreens were better blended, says Dr. Anna Guanche, a dermatologist at the Bella Skin Institute in Calabasas, California. But that’s all changing. “Over-the-counter sunscreens are upping their game,” she told What to Pack. “Lately there are some really nice formulations that are also cosmetically elegant.” Whether you’re looking for a mineral sunscreen that's safe for coral reefs or just something that won't give you clown face, we’ve got you (and your skin!) covered.