All the 2026 Oprah Daily Sun O-ward Winners on Amazon

May 26, 2026

Best Face Stick

EltaMD UV Stick

UV Stick

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$39 $31Amazon

We love an SPF stick for eliminating greasy hands and leaky pumps. This one is easy to toss in your purse, carry-on tote, or keep in your car, with a 100 percent mineral formula that blends into most skin tones, thanks to transparent zinc oxide. “Even acne patients like this formula,” Gervaise Gerstner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Gerstner Dermatology in New York City, says.

Best for Gardening

Sunday Afternoons Siena Hat

Siena Hat

If you’re spending time in the garden on a sunny afternoon, you’ll love this hat, which offers UPF 50+ sun protection. It weighs just under seven ounces, so carrying it with you wherever you need is a breeze.

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Best All-Zinc Formula

Solara Fortune Teller Sunscreen Serum

<strong>Fortune Teller Sunscreen Serum</strong>

If you associate zinc with being pasty white, you’re not wrong, but this formula is tinted and is available in two shades that blend easily into a wide range of skin colors. It contains vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and argan oil, functioning as a sunscreen and a serum in one. Dermatologist Elyse Love, MD, of GlamDerm in NYC, confirms it’s “beautiful on darker skin tones.”

Best for People Who Hate Wearing SPF

Vacation Crystal SPF 50 Face Gel

Crystal SPF 50 Face Gel

This lightweight gel is ideal for anyone who hates the heavy, greasy feeling of traditional SPF. It’s also fragrance-free, making it ideal for sensitive skin. “It’s a chemical sunscreen and has a pretty clean ingredient list,” says Heather Rogers, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Seattle and founder of Doctor Rogers Skin Care. “It really is great for people who don’t like the feel of sunscreen.”

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Best Setting Spray With SPF

COOLA SunBlur Makeup Mist SPF 50

SunBlur Makeup Mist SPF 50

Reapplying sunscreen every two hours when you have makeup on is a challenge. That’s where this setting spray comes in, which allows you to mist your SPF over your makeup to keep you protected all day long. “After trying this formula, I feel like every makeup mist should have SPF in it, because it actually makes me want to reapply my sunscreen, and it refreshes my makeup,” says Rivas. “It’s a win-win.”

Best for Darker Skin Tones

Eucerin Tinted Sensitive Mineral SPF 35

Tinted Sensitive Mineral SPF 35

Those with darker skin tones will love this formula that’s tinted to eliminate any white cast. It’s antioxidant-rich and works well on sensitive skin types. “It’s incredible on all skin tones,” says Kavita Mariwalla, MD, a double board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon, and 2026 ASDS president. “My staff has skin that ranges from Fitzpatrick Type I to Type V [the lightest to darkest shades], and this works for everyone.”

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Best Dress

Coolibar Castaneda Flared Shirt Dress

Castaneda Flared Shirt Dress

A sun-protective dress that doesn’t look like, well, a sun-protective dress? We’re in! This one offers UPF 50+ protection, with long sleeves and a high collar to cover you up. But don’t worry, the lightweight fabric is breathable, so you’ll feel cool.

Best for Acne-Prone Skin

Clinique UV Solutions Mattifying SPF 50

UV Solutions Mattifying SPF 50

We get it—if you’re breakout-prone, you may be inclined to skip sunscreen entirely. Enter this Clinique formula, which shields you from the sun as well as prevents breakouts thanks to salicylic acid.

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Best Lightweight SPF

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir Supercharged Serum Sunscreen

Anthelios UVAir Supercharged Serum Sunscreen

A weightless serum that blends easily? Sign us up! You won’t even realize you have sunscreen on because it’s so lightweight. It also contains antioxidants to protect against external pollutants, as well as hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. “It was love at first swipe,” says senior beauty editor Genesis Rivas. “I’m not sure how they made it equal parts moisturizing and lightweight, but it leaves my skin looking and feeling so hydrated and healthy.”

Best Sunscreen Milk

Tatcha The Milky Sunscreen

The Milky Sunscreen

A milky sunscreen is ideal for those with drier skin types. We love that this one is lightweight enough to blend into the skin easily, feeling both silky and refreshing. “Out of the many, many sunscreens I tried this year, this felt the most elegant,” beauty director Kate Sandoval Box says.

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Best Mist

Supergoop Play Body Mist

Play Body Mist

This body sunscreen makes application a breeze. The weightless formula is sweat- and water-resistant, with a handful of free-radical-fighting antioxidants, like vitamin C, green tea extract, and acai extract. “Sprays are useful for reapplication, but they must be applied generously and rubbed in,” Anthony Rossi , MD, a double board-certified dermatologic surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center reminds us.

Best Protection

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Max 100+

Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Max 100+

Get serious protection when you need it without a heavy formula. This sunscreen offers a matte, dry-touch feel that’s comfortable even in high heat and humidity.

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Best for Hiking

Solbari Ultra Wide Cotton Linen Hat

Ultra Wide Cotton Linen Hat

This functional hat is great for hiking and lets you change up your hairstyle thanks to an adjustable ponytail opening at the back. It offers UPF 50+ protection with a five-inch front brim and a six-inch back brim that’s great for protecting your neck.

Best Everyday SPF

Oak Essentials Body Sunscreen

Body Sunscreen

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$52 $42Amazon

Silky and lightweight with a crisp cucumber scent—there’s a lot to love about this body SPF. It contains zinc oxide, desert plant extracts for hydration, and Indian beech tree seed extract for antioxidants. “If you want to be more consistent with applying sunscreen to your body, this little dose of luxury will do it,” Sandoval Box says.

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Best Visor

Wallaroo Hat Company Aqua Visor

Aqua Visor

This visor is made of fast-drying Lycra, like a swimsuit, and is ideal for staying protected while spending time in the water. It comes in 10-plus colors, so you can coordinate your pool day look. “I have a large head and big hair, so finding visors and hats isn’t easy. This one’s adjustable and has a tie in the back that fits over my head and hair with ease,” says fashion commerce editor Raena Loper.

Best for Active Days

Coppertone Sport Lotion

Sport Lotion

Whether you’re going for a run, gardening, or planning to be active at the beach, you’ll need a sunscreen that can stand up to a little sweat. This under-$10 formula is sweat- and water-resistant and blends in quickly without feeling sticky or greasy. “I really do think Coppertone Sport is an excellent body SPF for active people,” says Dr. Mariwalla. “I wear it at baseball games, and it does not break the bank.”

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Best Glowy SPF

Numbuzin No.9 Sunscreen Super Defense Glow Sunscreen

No.9 Sunscreen Super Defense Glow Sunscreen

“I love to look glowy, so this sunscreen’s radiant finish is what initially got me hooked on it,” says Rivas. It contains peptides, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and centella asiatica to plump and firm while strengthening the skin barrier.

Best for Sensitive & Dry Skin

Iunik Beta-Glucan Barrier Sunscreen

Beta-Glucan Barrier Sunscreen

Does everything irritate your skin? You’ll love this formula, which hydrates, strengthens your skin barrier, and provides environmental protection. It offers a natural, matte finish. “The natural matte finish makes it great for everyday wear,” says Rivas.

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Best Face Lotion

Banana Boat Sheer Sensitive Face Lotion

Sheer Sensitive Face Lotion

This formula is oil-free, unscented, hypoallergenic, and best of all, easy to rub in. It works well on all skin types and is ideal for families with little ones. “This is a reliable workhorse, and I can afford to buy it on repeat,” Sandoval Box says.

Best for Toddlers

Thinksun Thinkbaby

Thinkbaby

Dread putting sunscreen on your toddler? This formula is brush-on, making putting on SPF fun rather than a battle. It’s available in pink, blue, rose gold, or white, so you can choose your favorite color.

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Sienna Livermore

Deputy Editor

Sienna is a Deputy Editor at Hearst, where she oversees coverage of style, beauty, lifestyle, and more. She lives in California with her husband and two littles.

  

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