Protect Your Skin This Summer With The 5 Best Sunscreens Of 2026

About 10 years ago, my dad called me up and told me that he was having a little procedure done that day.

My dad was a contractor who, many times, was found on roofs and building decks on homes during the summer.  I learned quite a few things about the trade as I was up there on the roofs with him...but one thing we never did was put sunscreen on before we climbed that ladder.

That one missed step led him to being diagnosed with melanoma.

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In 2026, about 234.680 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed.  And even seeing the cases rise 46.6% over the past decade, less than 15% of men and 30% of women regularly wear sunscreen.

Those statistics need to change, and they can...easily.  Just put on sunscreen.  According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, using SPF 15+ daily will reduce your melanoma risk by 50%.

Not all sunscreens are created equally.  And Good Housekeeping recently did the research and found which products were the best in protecting your skin from aging and cancer.

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Protect Your Skin With The Top 5 Best Sunscreens For 2026

You watch all of those GRWM videos, but look closely...quite a few of those who are hitting record are missing a vital step.  The hair, eyes, and lips might look perfect for the day, but many of the influencers making those Get Ready With Me videos are not adding sunscreen to their face.

As summer adventures and activities fill up our calendars, don't forget to add sunscreen to your to-do list.  If you aren't sure which ones are worth the money, check out the list below of the top 5 picks from the research done by Good Housekeeping.

Best Body Sunscreen for 2026

Rodan + Fields Essentials Face + Body Sunscreen SPF 50

This is a product that I've actually used in the past, and I 100% agree that this is an amazing product.  It is non-greasy and has great coverage.

Best Value Body Sunscreen

Sun Bum Original Sunscreen Spray SPF 50

If you are looking for a sunscreen that is easy to apply, this is a great pick.  Some individuals have said that it may make you feel greasy, but it doesn't leave a white film on your skin.

Best Mineral Body Sunscreen

Hawaiian Tropic Skin Nourishing Milk Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

Adding on sunscreen should be an easy process and this product makes that happen.  It also had a great scent and customers have said that it doesn't dry out your skin.  One of the negatives though is that the product size is a bit smaller than others.

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Best Face Sunscreen

Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Face Serum SPF 60

A radiant finish awaits when you use this product.  The texture is lightweight and customers have said that it is non-irritating.  Just make sure that you don't get this in your eyes, it could sting.

Best Mineral Face Sunscreen

Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

This one is a bit more expensive but it might be worth it if you want something lightweight.  A few of the other pros listed indicate that it goes on smoothly, doesn't leave a film on your skin, and also works well with makeup.

See even more recommendations from Good Housekeeping in their latest product review here.