As the days get longer, it’s time to think sunscreen ☀️
But with endless options on the shelves, how do you know which ones are actually safe — for your kids and for you?
Many sunscreens contain ingredients linked to health concerns and environmental harm, particularly for aquatic life. That’s why taking a closer look at what’s inside matters.
To make things easier, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best-rated SPF 50 sunscreens on Yuka.
Protect your skin, without compromising your health or the ocean 🌊
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Vinosun Protect SPF 50+ - Caudalie
Excellent - 100/100
This SPF 50+ sunscreen provides broad-spectrum protection with antioxidant polyphenols, and is both fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive skin. |
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High Protection Sun Lotion SPF 50+ - Mustela
Excellent - 100/100
This formula is suitable for babies from birth, children, and the whole family, including those with sensitive and atopic-prone skin and offers a water- and sand-resistance. |
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Sun Day UV Defence SPF 50 - Tropic
Excellent - 100/100
This sunscreen blends hyaluronic acid, hibiscus, and antioxidants to hydrate, brighten, and protect skin from UV damage and free radicals. |
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Heartleaf Silky Sun Cream SPF 50+ - Anua
Excellent - 93/100
This formula is vegan and cruelty-free, combining houttuynia cordata and panthenol to calm sensitive skin, with a lightweight, makeup friendly formula. |
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Photoderm Milk Ultra SPF 50+ - Bioderma
Excellent - 90/100
This SPF 50+ sunscreen offers 8-hour hydration, and is suitable for sensitive skin, including pregnant women, and is water-, sweat-, and sand-resistant. |
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Sensitive Protect Face Sun Cream SPF 50+ - Eucerin
Excellent - 86/100
This formula combines Tinosorb B, licorice extract, and glycyrrhetinic acid to soothe sensitive, dry skin while defending against sun-induced aging and pigment spots. |
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Invisible Finish Cream SPF 50+ - Avène
Excellent - 79/100
This sunscreen moisturizes dry sensitive skin for up to 8 hours, is water-resistant and comes in an eco-designed bottle with 64% recycled plastic. |
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Babies & Kids Sensitive Protect 50+ - Nivea Sun
Excellent - 76/100
This SPF lotion provides high protection for babies and children’s sensitive or eczema-prone skin, with an extra water-resistant formula enriched with organic chamomile. |
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Anthelios Ultra Light Invisible SPF 50+ - La Roche Posay
Excellent - 76/100
This formula offers protection for sensitive skin, including children and those prone to atopy, with a water-, sweat-, and sand-resistant formula enriched with vitamin E, and shea butter. |
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Hydra 24h Protect SPF 50 - Garnier
Good - 69/100
This sunscreen spray offers 24-hour hydration, helping prevent sun-induced dark spots and premature aging, in a water-resistant, fast-absorbing formula. |
Like all our rankings, this one was conducted completely independently, and no brand has paid to be included.