Beauty gift guide

Top 10 Sunscreen & SPF Must-Haves: K-Beauty Sun Serums, EltaMD, Supergoop & Tinted SPF

The sunscreens and SPF picks worth keeping in your bag, on your vanity and by the door, from featherlight K-beauty sun serums to cult-favorite daily face formulas. EltaMD UV Clear leads the list, joined by medicube No Cast Just Glow, Supergoop! Unseen, Anua Zero-Cast and La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk, plus a SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica sun serum duo, the Abib Quick Sunstick, CeraVe tinted mineral sunscreen, Jack Black SPF lip balm and a Neutrogena Beach Defense stick for on-the-go reapplying. Splurge-worthy favorites and affordable everyday staples.

EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46

A cult favorite with tens of thousands of reviews: an oil-free, zinc oxide face sunscreen with a sheer, lightweight finish that wears nicely under makeup. A go-to daily SPF for skin that doesn't love heavy creams.
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medicube No Cast Just Glow Sunscreen

medicube's SPF 50 sunscreen with collagen goes on with no white cast and leaves a soft, dewy glow. A K-beauty pick from the brand behind the medicube skincare I use, and an easy everyday step before makeup.
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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50

The cult-favorite invisible SPF 50 with a silky, primer-like gel texture that leaves no white cast. It smooths the way for makeup, so it doubles as your primer.
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Anua Zero-Cast Moisturizing Sunscreen

Anua's SPF 50 is a lightweight moisturizing sunscreen designed for zero white cast, with a comfortable, hydrating feel. An easy K-beauty swap for everyday wear.
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk

La Roche-Posay's Anthelios Melt-In Milk is a fast-absorbing SPF 60 lotion for face and body with a non-greasy finish. One bottle covers beach days, pool days and everyday errands.
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SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Sun Serum Duo

SKIN1004's Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum feels more like a watery serum than a sunscreen, with hyaluronic acid and Madagascar centella. This two-pack from the official SKIN1004 store keeps a backup ready.
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Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar

A glowy SPF 50+ sun stick from Abib that glides on without sticky fingers. Toss it in your bag for quick touch-ups over makeup.
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CeraVe Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

CeraVe's tinted mineral SPF 30 moisturizer evens out the look of skin with a sheer tint, plus ceramides and hyaluronic acid. A budget-friendly two-in-one for no-makeup days.
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Jack Black SPF 25 Lip Balm

Jack Black's SPF 25 lip balm with shea butter and vitamin E keeps lips soft and covered outdoors. A best-seller for runners, golfers and anyone who forgets lip SPF.
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Neutrogena Beach Defense SPF 50 Stick

A mess-free SPF 50 sunscreen stick that's water-resistant and easy to swipe on shoulders, ears and faces at the beach. Cheap enough to keep one in every bag.
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