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Sunscreen 101: Everything You Need to Know for 2025

Stay protected with our comprehensive Sunscreen 101 guide for 2025! We break down everything you need to know about sunscreen, from understanding SPF levels and application techniques to navigating different formulations for every skin type. Discover the latest innovations and best practices in sun protection, ensuring you're armed with the knowledge to shield your skin from harmful UV rays. Learn about key ingredients, debunk common myths, and find recommendations to build your perfect sunscreen routine. Whether you're headed to the beach or just stepping outside, this guide will help you make informed choices for healthy, radiant skin, all year round.

By Magdalena Fazekas

Updated July 5, 2025

Overview

Stay protected with our comprehensive Sunscreen 101 guide for 2025! We break down everything you need to know about sunscreen, from understanding SPF levels and application techniques to navigating different formulations for every skin type. Discover the latest innovations and best practices in sun protection, ensuring you're armed with the knowledge to shield your skin from harmful UV rays. Learn about key ingredients, debunk common myths, and find recommendations to build your perfect sunscreen routine. Whether you're headed to the beach or just stepping outside, this guide will help you make informed choices for healthy, radiant skin, all year round.

Our picks

The Best SPF for Your Skin Type: innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen, $18.00

The Key Ingredients for Optimal Sun Protection: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen SPF 50, $10.98

The Top-Rated Sunscreen Recommendations of 2025: Glowscreen SPF 40, $38.00

The Best Sunscreen for Oily Skin: EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46, $44.00

In this guide

Sunscreen Formulations for Every Skin TypeTop-Rated Sunscreen Recommendations for 2025

Sunscreen Formulations for Every Skin Type

Discover the best sunscreens for sensitive, oily, dry, and combination skin types.

innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen

$18.00

Shield your skin with this award-winning Korean sunscreen! Perfect for all skin types, this invisible SPF 36 formula leaves *no* white cast, just a radiant glow. Infused with green tea, cica, and sunflower seed oil, it hydrates, soothes, and protects against UVA/UVB rays. Experience daily sun protection that's both effective and feels amazing.

Top-Rated Sunscreen Recommendations for 2025

Find the best-performing sunscreens of the year to suit various needs and preferences.

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