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Summer is almost here, which means it's time to stock up on sunscreen. But which ones will keep you protected from the sun without feeling greasy?
Consumer Reports tested 132 sunscreens from a bevy of brands to find the best ones — and found that many products had a lower SPF than advertised.
Continue reading to see the top choices for summer 2026.
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Coppertone's Water Babies Lotion SPF 50 was the only sunscreen to achieve a perfect score from Consumer Reports. "This is a thin lotion with a slight floral and baby powder scent," CR said. It has 80 minutes of water resistance and costs less than $9. Still, "it left a sheen and a lot of greasy film on testers’ skin," CR notes.
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Eucerin's Advanced Hydration Spray SPF 50 was rated the best spray sunscreen. It usually costs around $16 or more. "This spray has a plastic ('beach ball') smell reminiscent of fragrance-free products, and it left a slight draggy film on testers’ skin," CR noted. The spray is water-resistant for 80 minutes.
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The Biore UV Aqua Rich SPF 50 Daily Moisturizer was rated the best face sunscreen. CR said the lightweight lotion, which costs around $20, has a nice smell and good UVA protection. It's not water resistant, though.
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The Banana Boat Sport Ultra Roll-On SPF 60+ was rated the best stick sunscreen. It has strong UV protection and costs around $15. "This roll-on sunscreen has a clay and plastic aroma sometimes associated with fragrance-free products," CR said. "It rubs in quickly, leaving a slight waxy film on the skin." The product is water-resistant for 80 minutes. But CR still didn't love it, saying stick sunscreen in general is lackluster.
