The Best Sunscreens & Tinted Moisturizers for Festival Season

No matter which Music Festival you’re attending — Lollapalooza, Coachella, ESSENCE Fest, or a local outdoor music venue, you need a great sunscreen. Not just sunscreen for your face, but also for your body.

Sunscreens come in many varieties such as sprays, lotions, oils and, sticks, not to mention SPF coverage for your lips and hair. We have tried so many sunscreens since we started blogging (2008) that we feel like we are quite experts on the best sunscreens for face and body.

And, of course, we have our favorites for our kiddos. This Black beauty editor and esthetician raised her daughters wearing sunscreen at an early age. That’s right, Black girls need  sunsccreen too.

Best Spray Sunscreens for Your Body for a Day in the Sun

Not only does your face need SPF protection while you are out in the sun, but so does your body. We love a good spray sunscreen; here are our picks.

Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Glow™ SPF 30 $15.99

Black Girl Sunscreen was the answer to the eternal controversy over more melinated skin needing SPF. 

Our lightweight, continuous sunscreen spray applies to the body evenly leaving a layer of sun protection from harmful UVA/UVB rays. Infused with Glycerin, Jojoba, and Avocado to help moisturize your skin, Make It Glow™ leaves all skin tones and types with a radiant glow for on-the-go.

Sol de Janeiro Rio Mini Rio Radiance™SPF 50 Body Spray Sunscreen 3.4 oz $20

For a little SPF with a glow factor while you party!

Sol de Janeiro’s illuminating Rio Radiance SPF 50 Body Spray delivers UVA/UVB broad spectrum protection with a natural sheen that looks beautiful on all skin tones. Infused with antioxidant-packed pongamia seed extract, visibly brightening niacinamide, hydrating coconut water, and a beachy scent.

Oil Sunscreens Are Perfect for Summer

Oil-based sunscreens tend to use chemical UV filters. Look for these active ingredients in chemical sunscreens: avobenzone, octinoxate and oxybenzone. A benefit of an oil based sunscreen is that they spread easily and add a beautiful glow to the skin. Just be sure your oil sunscreen is an SPF of 30 or higher.

Evie & Kay Neroli Nourishing Sunblock Body Oil 6oz. $24.98Regular price$33.99

This nourishing body oil SPF 50 is formulated with a protective blend of ingredients for a broad-spectrum sun protection Infused with Vitamin E and Argan oil to deeply nourish and hydrate the skin.

(read our review here)

SUPERGOOP! Glow Oil SPF 50 Dry Body Oil Sunscreen $40

This essential sunscreen/body oil delivers daily skincare benefits with argan oil while protecting against UV damage with expert SPF 50. Apply it anywhere, from the bathroom to the beach, for visibly glowing, protected skin. Bonus: It’s water- and sweat-resistant for up to 80 minutes.

VACATION Shimmer Oil SPF 30 $38

The crown jewel in the Vacation® Sunscreen family, Shimmer Oil features two types of illuminating gold mica shimmer combined with Vacation’s award-winning signature scent, SPF 30 protection and luscious natural oils to deliver “show stopping” radiance that will turn any poolside moment into a dazzling red carpet event.

Start with a tinted moisturizer for y0ur face so your skin is protected from the sun, plus your skin will be glowing and look fresh and radiant.

Best Tinted Moisturizers For Summer SPF Protection

Beauty of Joseon Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen $20

(read our review here)

We wanted to create a sunscreen that does more than just protect—it enhances. From the lightweight formula that feels invisible to the perfect hint of tint that celebrates your skin, this product was made to simplify your routine while delivering exceptional results. It’s SPF, skincare, and a natural glow—all in one bottle.