5 Best Sunscreens That Didn’t Pill or Leave a White Cast in Our Evaluations

I also found a sunscreen I wouldn’t even want to use on my feet, let alone my face. Other evaluators found new-to-them sunscreens that work beautifully under foundation, add the perfect skin-perfecting blur, or have an avoid-at-all-costs smell of gasoline.  

We include information from SkinSafe, an organization that uses Mayo Clinic data to determine irritation potential, possible allergic reactions, and overall safety of personal-care products. SkinSafe provides “scores” that rate products according to how many of the 11 most common allergens they contain. A higher score indicates fewer allergens. People with rosacea, eczema, allergies, or otherwise sensitive skin may find this info especially useful, but most adults with “normal” skin probably don’t need to worry too much about this score. 

One note about fragrance: SkinSafe’s standard for fragrance ingredients often differs from standards set by brands. This means that SkinSafe considers many ingredients to be fragrances, even though manufacturers may claim that their product is fragrance-free.

Sneak Peek: We tried a dud from a classic, old-school sunscreen brand, while another product didn’t provide the finish promised by its name.