Best Sunscreens for Dark Skin Tones

Sunscreens are a must for everyone, and darker skin tones need them as much as lighter skin shades do. 

We think it’s time to get rid of this misconception every girl with darker complexion insists on: “Girls with dark complexions don't need to wear daily sun protection”. No, No and no! Same damages are caused by sun and pollution to both the dark and light skin tones and you should be always protect your skin. Why? First to keep a bright complexion ad second to avoid skin problems. 

You’re probably thinking of the really white creamy sunscreens that blend on your face and leave a white cast, but we know the struggle, so we got you some gel-based formulas and light transparent lotions to stay protected, moisturized and beautiful all summer (and winter) long. 

SPF 30 Sunscreen - Black Girl 

This sunscreen is among our favorites, because it’s made of natural ingredients that will protect the skin from the sun rays and will keep the complexion hydrated and moisturized. You can forget about white casts because this product dries completely clear so you can use it before any outdoor activity or even under your favorite makeup products.

Invisible Sun Care Gel-To-Oil – Clarins

This gel-to-oil formula is suitable for all skin types and shades, and you need to add it to your beauty routine because it doesn’t leave white casts and it’s totally effective. It’s a high-protection, anti-oxidant and intense moisture sunscreen with an exotic fragrance reminiscent of sun-drenched mandarin, orange, and blackcurrant.

Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen – Drunk Elephant

This SPF 30 sunscreen is sheer and light, while it delivers powerful broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and aids in the prevention of free-radical and oxidative damage.

Complete Daily Defense and All Day Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF30 – Olay

Starting with its lightweight formula and immediate action to hydrate, this moisturizer and sunscreen helps protect against harmful UVA/UVB rays. It’s oil-free and non-greasy and protects against 97% of the sun’s damaging rays.