If you use makeup for SPF protection, you should know that many brands don’t give long-lasting, broad-spectrum protection. We assessed the safety and efficacy of 551 SPF makeups and found fewer than 50 that we could recommend. Products that earned top marks for safety and efficacy are free of the red-flag ingredients oxybenzone and vitamin A and are not in a loose powder form that can be easily inhaled, which raises concerns about inflammation and other kinds of tissue damage. In addition to choosing a good SPF makeup, follow our sun safety tips to protect your skin for a lifetime.

The 43 best makeups with SPF (brands sorted A-Z
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 | ColoreScience Pro Sunforgettable Primer, SPF 30  |
 | CoverBlend by Exuviance Concealing Treatment Makeup, True Beige, SPF 20  |
 | eau thermale Avene Avene Tinted Compact, Honey, SPF 50  Avene Tinted Compact, Sable/Beige, SPF 50  |
 | Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Warm Sienna, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Warm Silk, SPF 20  Show 20 more PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Amber, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Autumn, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Bisque, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Butternut, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Chestnut, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Coffee, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Fawn, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Golden Glow, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Natural, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Radiant, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Riviera, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Satin, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Teakwood, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Terra, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Honey Bronze, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Ivory, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Latte, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Light Beige, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Maple, SPF 20  PurePressed Base Refill Pan, Mink, SPF 20  |
 | Marie Veronique Organics Everyday Sheer Coverage, Dark Tint, SPF 20  Everyday Sheer Coverage, Extra Light Tint, SPF 20  Show 2 more Everyday Sheer Coverage, Light Tint, SPF 20  Everyday Sheer Coverage, Medium Tint, SPF 20  |
 | Organic Wear Liquid Foundation, Buff Beige Organics, SPF 15  Liquid Foundation, Creamy Beige Organics, SPF 15  Show 3 more Liquid Foundation, Creamy Natural Organics, SPF 15  Liquid Foundation, Natural Beige Organics, SPF 15  Liquid Liquid Foundation, Classic Ivory Organics 1082, SPF 15  |
 | Physicians Formula Healthy Wear Powder Foundation, Creamy Beige 7073, SPF 50  Healthy Wear Powder Foundation, Translucent Light 7070, SPF 50  Show 5 more Healthy Wear Powder Foundation, Translucent Medium 7071, SPF 50  Healthy Wear Pressed Bronzer, Fair 7074, SPF 50  Healthy Wear Pressed Bronzer, Light 7075, SPF 50  Healthy Wear Pressed Bronzer, Medium 7076, SPF 50  Healthy Wear Pressed Bronzer, Tan 7077, SPF 50  |
 | Sue Devitt Microquatic Blue Anti-Aging Protection Primer, SPF 30  |
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