5 Hydrating Sunscreens, Because You Need UV Protecting During Winter, Too
In summer, it's obvious you need sunscreen. The sun is blazing in your face. You can practically see the UV rays. But when it's freezing and cloudy in the winter, you might forget that you still need to protect your skin.
Since the cold weather often brings dryness, we recommend choosing a hydrating sunscreen or a moisturizer with SPF to do double duty. We have a few options to get you started below.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30: $13
We all know e.l.f. for their affordable makeup, but their skincare is underrated. One of our favorite products they offer is the Holy Hydration face cream. It's a lightweight moisturizer packed with hyaluronic to provide intense moisture and has SPF 30. Like the rest of their products, you won't have to spend an arm and a leg—this item is only $13.
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30: $20.99
CeraVe has been one of our go-to skincare brands for years. It's one of the few we've tried that has never caused a single breakout. Amongst those items we used is their great AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion. It kept our skin looking supple for hours with its hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, and we're confident it protected us from the sun.
Also read about: The Must-Have Balms and More for Dry, Chapped Winter Lips
Paula's Choice Skin Restoring Moisturizer SPF 50: $38
Everyone on TikTok loves Paula's Choice. And we understand why. The brand offers high-quality, almost prescription-level concentrations over-the-counter and for a low price. You'll love their Skin Restoring Moisturizer. It has an emollient effect to give you the most hydration possible and arrives with a whopping SPF 50. This product is a must for anyone who lives in an area with warm and sunny winters.
Fenty Skin Hydra Visor Refillable Invisible Face Moisturizer SPF 30 With Niacinamide: $39
We've tested Fenty Skin and are obsessed with it. It has other skincare ingredients, like niacinamide, to brighten your skin, reduce hyperpigmentation and hydrate. Can you believe it does all that while also saving your skin from harmful rays?
EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40: $46
Whenever we casually shop online, we often see EltaMd at the top of the bestseller list. It shields your skin from UVA (which causes aging) and UVB (which burns your skin). It's also sensitive skin-friendly because it has zero fragrances or parabens and is non-comedogenic. No wonder it has almost five stars!
As a disclaimer, it does have fragrance (a very lovely scent, by the way), but even our highly sensitive faces could handle it.
Curious about our other favorite products? Read HERE to learn more about the best products our editors tried in December 2023.