Summertime is all fun in the sun, until someone gets burned. While face sunscreens are a staple in most skin-care regimes, the best body sunscreens are oft-overlooked products that deserve more of the limelight—especially for those being exposed to UV light. “Many patients are good at using sunscreen on their face, but don’t extend the same behavior to the rest of the body,” says Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Skin Wellness Dermatology in Birmingham, Alabama. Why not stop at the chin? “There are instances where the face will look more youthful and even-toned, compared to the body—and oftentimes it comes down to a lack of sunscreen use on the body,” Dr. Hartman says. And supple, even skin is just one advantage of incorporating a body sunscreen into your regime. Applying SPF from head to toe also helps alleviate the risk of skin cancer.

Luckily, there’s no shortage of top-rated, dermatologist-approved sunscreens to choose from in the list below. But the best body sunscreen for you will be, quite simply, the one you’ll want to apply. Whether you like your SPF with a touch of shimmer, a classic clear finish, or a scent that channels piña coladas on the beach, prepare to meet the body sunscreen that will be your new sun care standby.

Vogue’s Favorite Body Sunscreens:

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Best for Daily Use: Supergoop! Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50

• Why We Love It: Supergoop! Play is as reliable as they come. Per Bradley Glodny, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Park Avenue Dermatology in New York, the popular sunscreen should be a staple for beach season. “It’s water- and sweat-resistant, making it perfect for the summertime,” he notes. Infused with sunflower extract, the formula readily absorbs into skin, similar to how your favorite body lotion would, for comfortable UVA and UVB protection. As a bonus, it also shields the skin from IRA, or electromagnetic radiation and has a fresh, basil-eucalyptus scent.
• SPF Level: 50
• Texture: Non-greasy lotion
• Chemical or Mineral: Chemical (avobenzone 3%, homosalate 10%, octisalate 5%, octocrylene 7.5%)
• Key Ingredients: Sunflower extract, rosemary and rice bran extracts, natural aromatic extracts
• Broad-Spectrum: Yes
• Finish: Blends clearly into all skin tones

Best Multitasker: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk Body Face Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 100

• Why We Love It: Designed for the face and body, La Roche-Posay is the versatile UV protector SPF dreams are made of—particularly for skin types that burn easily. Skin is protected from UVA and UVB rays through broad spectrum SPF 100, while a blend of thermal spring water, glycerin, dimethicone, vitamins B5 and E come together to maintain skin’s moisture levels. It’s also dermatologist-approved. Whitney Bowe, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist, previously told Vogue: “I love this sunscreen … because it’s creamy without being greasy. I never doubt that I’m protected.”
• SPF Level: 100
• Texture: Lightweight lotion
• Chemical or Mineral: Chemical (avobenzone 3%, homosalate 15%, octisalate 5%, octocrylene 10%)
• Key Ingredients: Thermal spring water, glycerin, dimethicone, vitamins B5 and E
• Broad-Spectrum: Yes
• Finish: Clear