We put 36 sunscreens to the test during summer hikes, spring ski days, and beachside hangs. Out of all the mineral, chemical, and spray varieties we tried, these are our top picks.

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Best Overall

Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 50

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Best for the Face

Good Weather Skin The One Daily Sun Cream

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Best Texture and Best Scent

Thrive Regenerative Skincare Bodyshield SPF 50

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Best for Outdoor Sports

Freaks of Nature Daily Defender, SPF 30

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I wasn’t always a sunscreen devotee. Even the best sunscreens felt gross and made me break out. Like so many millennials, I didn’t understand the risks of turning into a lobster at the beach when I was in high school or of spending hours in tanning beds leading up to prom. I know better now, and thankfully, sunscreens have come a long way in terms of formula and feel.…