10 Best Powder Sunscreens in 2024 That Make Applying SPF So Damn Easy, Tested and Reviewed

Whenever I talk to a dermatologist about powder sunscreens, this top-rated one from Colorescience always comes up in the convo. The tried-and-true mineral formula protects skin against UVA/UVB rays, infrared radiation, and blue light, says Dr. Soni, “And unlike many powder SPFs out there, this one is water-resistant for 80 minutes too.”

• SPF: 50
• Key ingredients: Titanium dioxide, zinc oxide (SPF); grape seed extract, green tea extract (soothes, protects with antioxidants); glycerin (hydrates)

THE REVIEW: "I had skin cancer a few years ago and now I am a pro about protecting my skin," one tester notes. "I love this because you can reapply so easily throughout the day without having to add additional layers of lotions over your makeup."

Topping my dry AF skin with powder is something I've grown to avoid at all costs, but sometimes you need a quick method to reapply sunscreen over makeup. The answer? This moisturizing formula from ZO Skin Health, which protects my skin from UVA and UVB rays with 25 percent zinc oxide, but also helps hydrate and nourish my skin with jojoba oil, vitamin C and E, and bisabolol.

• SPF: 45
• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide (SPF); vitamin E, vitamin C, jojoba oil, bisabolol (moisturizes)

THE REVIEW: "Great product. I use this out and about. It improves the look of my skin throughout the day! It’s just a wonderful powder, easy to use, to carry, and it takes care of my skin! Love it!"

Powder sunscreens aren't something you can typically find at the drugstore (read: they're usually pricey asf), so when I discovered this affordable option from Hawaiian Tropic at my local Target, I was excited, to say the least. The mineral formula goes on clear, so it works on all skin tones and protects skin with SPF 30.

• SPF: 30
• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide (SPF); ceramides (moisturizes)

THE REVIEW: "I experience oiliness all around my face, especially the T-zone area, and this powder sunscreen helps mattify everything," writes one tester. "It also does not make me break out and blends naturally as if I'm wearing nothing on my face!"

If you have sensitive skin, you want to look for an SPF free of potentially sensitizing additives, like this one from AziMD Skincare. "I am legit obsessed that this powder SPF has only four ingredients in it—one of which is just pure 25 percent zinc oxide," deputy beauty director Chloe Metzger says. "My skin is so sensitive that I can't handle a bunch of sparkles and active ingredients, so I love that this is essentially just SPF and nothing more."

• SPF: 50
• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide (SPF)

THE REVIEW: "Love this!" notes one tester adding, "I don’t like creams so this is awesome—it's super easy to use!"

Most powder sunscreens are either translucent or leave behind a very sheer wash of color, but this one from Clinical provides genuinely good coverage. The silky smooth SPF 40 formula comes in five buildable shades (including ivory, cream, beige, bronze, and deep) that help minimize the look of redness, dark spots, breakouts, and more.

• SPF: 40
• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide (SPF); glycerin, cogon grass root extract (hydrates)

THE REVIEW: "Perfect add-on for the beach bag—love the tinted powder and spf!" one tester writes. "I got this based on a recommendation from an influencer and it is very handy for travel and wears well over my makeup!" another adds.

Love all-natural and organic skincare? This powder sunscreen is a legit great option for anyone who is into the clean, green beauty scene. Buff it in to protect your skin from UV rays, smooth skin with vitamins A and E, and take down shine and excess oil too. And did I mention it leaves skin with a soft, matte finish that looks freaking poreless? 10/10 recommend.

• SPF: 30
• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide (SPF); vitamins A and E (protect with antioxidants)

THE REVIEW: "Feels great; goes on flawlessly, there's no skin irritation that you would normally get from sunscreen moisturizers, and it serves as a great base for makeup when you don't feel like wearing a full face!" writes one reviewer. "Perfect for humid climates!"

Oily skin types, get excited. This powder sunscreen doesn’t just shield your face from UV rays, it keeps it nice and matte too. As soon as you dust the mineral formula over your skin, it’ll soak up excess oil to keep your face grease-free for hours. “It comes in translucent and multiple tinted shades, so it’s easy to find the best match for your skin tone,” says Dr. Love. Plus, it wears great over your makeup, adds Dr. Idriss.

• SPF: 35
• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide (SPF); ceramides, olive glycerides (moisturizes)

THE REVIEW: "I love loose setting powder and the fact that this has an SPF in it is such a plus," one reviewer notes. "It sets nice and smooth and I love the finish."

This powder sunscreen shields your precious face from more than just UV rays. This multitasking formula is made with iron oxides and antioxidants to protect skin from the harmful effects of pollution and blue light (aka the visible light emitted from most screens). “It also helps mattify the skin for a natural-looking finish, without leaving behind a white cast,” says Dr. Zeichner.

• SPF: 50
• Key ingredients: Titanium dioxide, zinc oxide (SPF)

THE REVIEW: "Goes on so sheer," reads one tester's review. "Great for touch-ups during the day on my melasma—I’m hooked."

If you’ve got sensitive skin, this soothing powder sunscreen is for you. The gentle, non-irritating formula is made with zinc oxide to protect your skin. “It's completely translucent, and uses a blend of red algae, chamomile, and green tea extracts to help reduce redness and inflammation too,” says Roff.

• SPF: 30
• Key ingredients: Zinc oxide (SPF); red algae, chamomile, and green tea extract (helps soothe redness and inflammation with calming extracts)

THE REVIEW: "This is the most convenient sunscreen I own and I've tried many," notes one reviewer. "This lives in my purse and is a daily staple now. I use my traditional sunscreen in the morning, but this is my go-to for reapplication."

I love this powder sunscreen for two main reasons (beyond the fact that it shields skin with SPF 30). The first being that the brush head is removable (you can easily pop it off to clean and disinfect the brush hairs as needed) and the second is that it’s refillable (!). Once you finish up the powder, just recycle your empty powder pod and replace it with a new one.

• SPF: 30
• Key ingredient: Titanium dioxide (SPF)

THE REVIEW: "I've been using this powdered sunscreen for a year," notes one tester. "It works great, stays put all day, doesn't drip into my eyes, and is matte."