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Best Sunscreens

Which Sunscreens performed best in our tests?

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We tested 17 sunscreens to determine the best-performing models. Our expert lab technicians tested each Sunscreen based on the following criteria:

  • Staining
  • UVA
  • UVB after water immersion
  • Type
  • UVB
  • Cost per oz. ($)

Below lists the Sunscreens that rated best in each of the tests our experts looked for. Learn about how these tests were performed and find out which Sunscreen is rated best when you subscribe.

Consumer Reports Ratings for Best Sunscreens

ratingsBest Sunscreen for Staining
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Whether the product stained various fabrics.


This Sunscreen which tested best for Staining has the following features: .

ratingsBest Sunscreen for UVA
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The level of protection against UVA radiation.


This Sunscreen which tested best for UVA has the following features: .

ratingsBest Sunscreen for UVB after water immersion
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How well the product met its SPF claim after water immersion for a time period based on the product¿s specific water resistance claim (40 or 80 minutes) where applicable.


This Sunscreen which tested best for UVB after water immersion has the following features: .

ratingsBest Sunscreen for Type
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Whether the product is dispensed as a spray, pump or lotion.


This Sunscreen which tested best for Type has the following features: .

ratingsBest Sunscreen for UVB
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How well the product met its SPF claim before water immersion.


This Sunscreen which tested best for UVB has the following features: .

ratingsBest Sunscreen for Cost per oz. ($)
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Average retail price divided by the number of ounces of product in the container.


This Sunscreen which tested best for Cost per oz. ($) has the following features: .