Homosalate
Our database includes 62 products featuring Homosalate as a hero ingredient, reviewed and ranked by formulation quality, ingredient evidence, and real-world performance. Use the category filter below to narrow by product type, or explore each review for full skin-type suitability and usage guidance.
62 products with Homosalate
Modern Filter Pick UV Defense Moist Cream SPF 50+
A genuinely modern broad-spectrum sunscreen that runs three of the best UVA filters in the world simultaneously — Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, and Mexoryl SX — in a moisturizing cream base that doubles as a daytime moisturizer. The white cast and the fungal-acne incompatibility limit its audience, but for normal-to-dry skin in the US frustrated by the FDA's old filter list, this is a serious upgrade.
Sensitive Skin Daily Driver Fragrance Free Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+
A fragrance-free, chemical SPF 50+ face lotion formulated to Australia's stricter TGA sunscreen standards, delivering genuinely strong broad-spectrum coverage with zero white cast at a drugstore price. The beeswax base rules it out for vegans and fungal-acne sufferers, but for most reactive skin it's a quietly excellent daily driver.
The Original Supergoop! Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50
Supergoop!'s founding formula has earned its status as a daily workhorse through nearly two decades of refinement. PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 delivers reliable broad-spectrum protection with PA++++ UVA coverage in a lightweight, fast-absorbing lotion that works on face and body without a trace of white cast. The 18 oz pump size makes it one of the most economical premium sunscreens for families and daily full-body users. The essential oil fragrance limits sensitive skin suitability, but for everyone else, this is uncomplicated, high-quality sun protection.
Invisible Daily SPF Light Moisture UV Defense SPF 50
Light Moisture UV Defense is SkinCeuticals' lightweight daily chemical SPF 50, built around a standard avobenzone-homosalate-octisalate-octocrylene filter stack in a polymer base that disappears under makeup. It is pleasant, reliable, and genuinely invisible on skin — though the $43 price is high for what amounts to a well-executed but fairly standard US chemical sunscreen.
US Drugstore Body Staple SPF 50+ Body Sunscreen Lotion
Bondi Sands' original Gold Standard body SPF is a dependable US-available chemical sunscreen that delivers Australian TGA-standard broad-spectrum coverage at a drugstore price, with EWG Verified status and a finish that rubs in clear on every skin tone. The light fragrance and older US-approved filter set keep it from being a category innovator, but for the price it's one of the strongest mainstream body sunscreens on a Target shelf.
Classic Coconut Beach SPF SPF 50+ Body Sunscreen Lotion Coconut Beach
The Coconut Beach variant of Bondi Sands' body SPF 50+ is the classic scented version that built the brand's US drugstore reputation — same TGA-tested filter set as the fragrance-free sibling, but with a nostalgic coconut parfum that will either be the reason you buy it or the reason you don't. For tolerant body skin at a drugstore price, it's one of the most beach-ready affordable sunscreens on a Target shelf.
Pigmentation Protocol Pick Smart Tone Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Smart Tone SPF 50 is one of the more elegant tinted chemical sunscreens in the clinical space, with a well-stabilized UV filter system, a melanin-based self-adjusting tint that flatters a wider range of skin tones than most, and a genuine antioxidant support layer. The fragrance and the chemical filter base will rule it out for some users, but for pigmentation-prone skin that tolerates chemical filters, it earns its price tag.
Budget Sunscreen MVP Suntouchable Invisible SPF 35
A genuinely impressive budget sunscreen that doubles as a silicone primer, delivering invisible broad-spectrum SPF 35 with zero white cast and a velvety finish that makes makeup application better, not worse — all for $15.
Consumer Reports Champion Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60
A sunscreen so consistently excellent that Consumer Reports gave it a perfect score five years running. The Melt-In Milk earns its reputation with genuinely comfortable wear, serious UV protection, and a finish that doesn't announce itself — though the alcohol and chemical-only filter system means sensitive skin types should patch test first.
Budget Sun Protection Champion Plant Based SPF 50 Lotion
A genuinely affordable chemical sunscreen that backs up its plant-based branding with real botanical content — aloe vera as the primary base and coconut oil for moisturizing emollience. It is not revolutionary, but at under $12 for 6 ounces of fragrance-free, vegan SPF 50 protection, it does not need to be.
No-White-Cast Kids Essential Kids SPF 50
A no-white-cast kids' sunscreen that finally gives melanin-rich families a sun protection option designed for them, not adapted from someone else's formula. The broad-spectrum SPF 50 delivers solid protection with moisturizing botanicals at a genuinely accessible price. It is not reinventing UV chemistry, but it is solving a real problem that the sunscreen industry ignored for decades.
Urban Oily-Skin Sun Shield Urban Environment Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 42
Shiseido's Urban Environment SPF 42 is a masterclass in making sunscreen disappear — the matte, weightless, white-cast-free finish is among the best available for oily and combination skin. The hybrid mineral-chemical filter system provides robust broad-spectrum protection, and the vitamin C and HA additions turn a sunscreen into genuine skincare. Alcohol and fragrance are the honest trade-offs for that impeccable texture.
Beach Day Workhorse Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Coppertone Sport SPF 50 is a no-nonsense body sunscreen that earns its keep through sheer reliability — four photostabilized UV filters, 80-minute water resistance, and a price tag that doesn't punish you for reapplying generously. It won't win any elegance awards, but when you need protection that survives a five-set tennis match or a day at the beach, this is the blue bottle you reach for.
Dry Skin's Daily Shield Urban Environment Fresh-Moisture Sunscreen SPF 42
A genuinely hydrating sunscreen that turns dry skin's daily UV protection from a chore into a treat — the dewy finish and 12-hour moisture make it feel more like skincare than sunscreen, though oily skin types and fragrance-sensitive users will want to look elsewhere.
Melanin-Friendly Pioneer SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
A genuinely useful sunscreen that solved a real problem — disappearing completely on melanin-rich skin while delivering competent SPF 30 protection. The moisturizing botanical oil base is a bonus for dry skin but a drawback for oily types. Not the most sophisticated formula on the market, but it earns its spot by being the sunscreen that finally got a lot of people to wear sunscreen at all.
Luxury Skincare Sunscreen UV Protective Cream SPF 50+
The rare sunscreen that makes you look forward to applying SPF. The cream texture is genuinely indistinguishable from a luxury moisturizer, the luminous finish is beautiful, and the skincare ingredients — vitamin C derivative, Lipidure, trehalose — provide real benefits beyond UV blocking. Whether any sunscreen is worth $150 is a fair question, but if the answer is yes for anyone, this is one of the strongest contenders.
Everyday Essential SPF Beet The Sun SPF 40
A responsible, skin-friendly daily SPF that trades the original Beet Shield's cutting-edge UV filter technology for FDA compliance and an improved base formula — a solid everyday sunscreen that proves KraveBeauty learned from its past, even if it lost some of its magic in the process.
Reapplication Made Effortless Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Spray SPF 50+
The best sunscreen spray on the market for what spray sunscreens should actually be used for: reapplication. It carries Anessa's flagship UV filter technology in an aerosol format that applies over makeup in seconds and dries invisibly, removing every excuse for skipping that critical midday touch-up. Just don't mistake convenience for a substitute for proper initial application.
K-Beauty SPF Touchup Hero Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF 50+
AHC Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick is a capable Korean SPF 50+ stick that uses next-generation Tinosorb S and Uvinul A Plus filters — two ingredients the US FDA hasn't approved that give this stick genuinely modern broad-spectrum protection. The stick format makes reapplication over makeup actually realistic, but should supplement rather than replace your morning lotion application.
Budget-Friendly Beach Day Essential Light As Air Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
A genuinely impressive lightweight chemical sunscreen that punches well above its drugstore price point, delivering cosmetically elegant SPF 50 protection with 80-minute water resistance. The oxybenzone-free formula and matte finish are modern touches, though fragrance and high homosalate concentration may give sensitive skin users pause.
Best-Value Sport Sunscreen Ultra Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+
The reliable, unglamorous sport sunscreen that has protected more weekend warriors, beach families, and Little League parents than any prestige competitor. At under a dollar per ounce, it delivers the same SPF 50+ and 80-minute water resistance as products costing four times more — the only real trade-offs are fragrance and a lack of skincare elegance.
Invisible SPF Daily Driver Every Single Face Watery Lotion SPF 50
Every Single Face is Supergoop's most universally wearable sunscreen — a genuinely invisible SPF 50 PA++++ that layers like a lightweight moisturizer and works across every skin tone. The watery texture is a compliance game-changer for people who skip sunscreen because they hate how it feels. The alcohol and fragrance components are the trade-offs for that elegance, but for most skin types, the trade is worth making.
High-SPF Daily Shield Protect + Hydrate Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 60
A capable high-SPF chemical sunscreen that adds genuine hydration through oat extract and glycerin, making it more comfortable for daily wear than most SPF 60 formulas. The lightweight, invisible texture earns points for compliance, though the fragrance, alcohol, and eye-stinging potential keep it from being a universal recommendation.
Maximum Protection Powerhouse Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+
The maximum-SPF sunscreen that actually earned its number — backed by a published clinical trial proving SPF 100+ provides meaningful real-world protection beyond SPF 50+. The reformulated Helioplex360 technology and matte Dry-Touch finish make 33% active ingredients feel surprisingly wearable. If you take sun protection seriously and can tolerate chemical filters, this is as much protection as you can buy.
Beach Day Budget Pick Everyday Active Lotion SPF 30
A solid everyday sunscreen that does what it promises at a price that makes daily reapplication financially painless. The oxybenzone-free formula delivers reliable SPF 30 protection with Hawaiian Tropic's signature tropical vibe, though the fragrance and older-generation chemical filters will not win over the sensitive-skin or cosmetically elegant SPF crowd.
Derm Office Staple Sun Shield Matte SPF 50
A dependable hybrid sunscreen built for the derm office waiting room crowd — people who want serious SPF 50 protection without the greasy, shiny aftermath. The matte finish is legitimately impressive for a formula packing 16.5% zinc oxide, though the $59 price tag asks a lot when the supporting cast of ingredients is fairly basic.
Everyday Matte SPF Staple Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 70
The workhorse of Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer line — a reliable, matte-finish chemical sunscreen at SPF 70 that provides serious protection at a drugstore price, especially in the 5 oz body size that makes generous application financially painless. The fragrance is the main reason to consider the SPF 100+ version instead, but for daily body and face protection, this is one of the most cost-effective high-SPF options available.
Sport Day SPF Workhorse Island Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Hawaiian Tropic's most performance-oriented sunscreen delivers SPF 50 protection with 80-minute water resistance while keeping the brand's tropical sensory identity intact. A reliable sport sunscreen at an excellent price point, though the fragrance and older-generation UV filters keep it a step behind the most advanced global formulations.
Daily UV Shield Workhorse Invisible Daily Defense Sunscreen SPF 60+
A smart daily sunscreen that goes beyond basic UV protection with Neutrogena's patented feverfew antioxidant complex, delivering SPF 60+ in a genuinely lightweight formula that disappears on skin. The environmental defense angle is more than marketing — but fragrance, alcohol, and eye-stinging issues mean this isn't for everyone.
Brightening Multitasker Healthy Radiance Whipped Day Cream SPF 30
A genuinely multifunctional product that combines clinical brightening actives with broad-spectrum SPF 30 and instant optical luminosity — three products in one jar. The formulation sophistication is real, but the small size, chemical sunscreen filters, and insufficient moisture for dry skin narrow its ideal audience.
Beach Day Budget Pick Beach Defense Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70
A no-nonsense, budget-friendly beach sunscreen that delivers legitimate SPF 70 protection with 80-minute water resistance. The reformulated oxybenzone-free Helioplex system holds up during extended sun exposure, and the price-to-protection ratio is hard to beat. Not the most elegant formula — fragrance and high homosalate will turn off purists — but for a day at the beach, it does exactly what it promises.
Invisible SPF Innovator Invisible Daily Defense Face Serum SPF 60+
A genuinely invisible SPF 60+ face serum that delivers on its core promise — high protection with zero white cast in a texture that feels like skincare. The proprietary feverfew antioxidant adds legitimate science beyond basic UV filtration. But alcohol denat., synthetic dyes, and menthyl lactate undermine the experience for sensitive skin, and the eye-stinging reports are too consistent to ignore.
Invisible Wear Sunscreen Invisible Shield Daily Sunscreen SPF 35
A pioneering invisible sunscreen that made daily SPF compliance genuinely enjoyable — zero white cast, gel-light texture, and a finish you forget about. The SPF 35 and tiny bottle were always its weaknesses, and Glossier rightly upgraded to SPF 50. A product that changed the conversation, even if the conversation has now moved past it.
Active Lifestyle Workhorse Sport Ultra SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
A no-frills aerosol sport sunscreen that delivers reliable SPF 50 protection with near-instant drying and 80-minute water resistance at a price that makes generous application guilt-free. The alcohol-based formula sacrifices skin comfort for speed, making it ideal for active outdoor use but a poor choice for sensitive or dry skin.
Portable SPF Essential Airy-Light Clear Sunscreen Stick
A well-executed sunscreen stick that nails the texture and finish for oily skin, with thoughtful skincare additions that most stick sunscreens skip. The small size and chemical-only filter system limit its audience, but for the right user — someone who needs a portable, matte, no-white-cast SPF for reapplication — it delivers.
Beach Day Budget Pick Silk Hydration Weightless Lotion SPF 30
A beach-ready body sunscreen that delivers on its weightless promise with genuinely silky texture and reliable broad-spectrum protection, all at a drugstore price. The tropical fragrance and parabens will be dealbreakers for some, but for sun-loving skin that isn't easily irritated, this is solid everyday coverage.
Oily Skin Sunscreen Staple Clear Face Break-Out Free Liquid Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50
A genuinely useful drugstore sunscreen for oily and acne-prone skin that backs up its 'breakout free' promise with real formulation choices — oil-absorbing starches, antimicrobial botanicals, and a water-light texture that disappears on skin. Not for the sensitive-skinned, but for those battling both breakouts and UV damage, it's a reliable daily shield at a fair price.
Melanin-Rich Skin Sun Essential SPF 30 Broad Spectrum
The sunscreen that proved the industry had been ignoring an enormous market. A moisturizing, cast-free SPF 30 with an oil-rich formula specifically designed for melanin-rich skin. It is not for oily skin, but for dry to normal darker complexions that have spent years fighting white cast and ashy finish, this $16 tube is exactly the product that should have existed decades ago.
Luxury Anti-Pollution Shield UV Plus Anti-Pollution Sunscreen Multi-Protection SPF 50
A perfectly serviceable luxury sunscreen with a genuinely pleasant texture and thoughtful botanical antioxidants, but the inclusion of oxybenzone in the current US formulation feels dated for a premium product in 2026. Best suited for oily skin types who prioritize elegance under makeup and want more than basic UV protection.
Hydrating Beach Day Essential Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50
A solid hydrating body sunscreen that delivers genuine SPF 50 protection without the greasy, tight-skinned misery of traditional formulas. The hyaluronic acid inclusion is more than marketing — you genuinely feel the difference. But fragrance, alcohol denat., and notorious eye-stinging keep this from being universally recommendable.
Invisible Protection Workhorse Invisible Daily Defense Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60+
The versatile sibling to the Face Serum — a face-and-body sunscreen lotion that delivers SPF 60+ broad-spectrum protection with zero white cast and genuine feverfew antioxidant science. The lotion format is more practical for all-over coverage, but the addition of fragrance, menthyl lactate, and dyes compared to the cleaner serum formula makes this the less refined option. Effective and affordable, with caveats for sensitive skin.
On-the-Go UV Shield Sport Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
Coppertone Sport Stick SPF 50 is a purpose-built reapplication tool — not a primary sunscreen, but the thing you pull from your pocket when you need to re-up protection on your nose and ears without stopping your hike. Five UV filters at 39% total concentration deliver serious protection, but the oxybenzone and waxy texture are worth knowing about before you commit.
Glow-Finish Daily SPF Sun Shield Soft Glow Daily Face SPF 30
A fragrance-free, primer-friendly face sunscreen with a flattering satin glow that makes daily SPF feel less like a chore. The proven chemical filter system and no-white-cast formula are solid, but the premium price for a tiny 1.5 oz tube is the sticking point.
Vacation Drugstore Sunscreen Hawaiian Sunscreen SPF 45
A tropical-scented drugstore body sunscreen that reliably delivers SPF 45 at a budget price — but the formulation is stuck in the 2010s, with parabens, fragrance, and a coconut-vanilla signature that makes it more vacation sunscreen than everyday UV protection. It's fine for what it is. It's just no longer where the category is going.
Hydrating Drugstore SPF Pick Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen SPF 50
A genuinely hydrating SPF 50 that nails the lightweight texture most drugstore sunscreens fumble, but the fragrance, alcohol, and eye-stinging reputation keep it from being a universal recommendation. Best suited for normal-to-oily skin types who want sun protection that doubles as a light moisturizer.
Invisible Chemical SPF SPF 30 Face Moisturizer
A genuinely weightless, truly invisible chemical SPF 30 lotion that disappears under makeup and sits well on oily and combination skin. The catch is that the filter stack still includes oxybenzone and octinoxate — banned in Hawaii and widely phased out of the category — which makes it a hard recommend in 2026 when cleaner options exist for less money.
Beach Day Workhorse Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
The sunscreen that launched a surf-culture empire and made SPF application feel like a lifestyle choice rather than a chore. It's a straightforward chemical UV filter system in an enjoyable tropical-scented package, offered at a competitive price across four sizes. Not sophisticated, but genuinely effective and surprisingly well-liked for something most people would rather not think about.
High-SPF Daily Shield Prevention+ Daily Ultimate Protection Moisturizer SPF 50
Image Skincare's highest-SPF moisturizer delivers robust four-filter protection with genuinely hydrating skincare benefits. Best for dry and normal skin seeking maximum daily protection, but the heavy texture, chemical filter blend, and citrus essential oils limit its audience — and the discontinuation in favor of the DAILY PREVENTION line means this is a product in sunset mode.
Active Lifestyle Face SPF Sport Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
A no-frills sport sunscreen sized and textured for the face, delivering reliable SPF 50 protection through sweat, heat, and water. It does exactly what active people need — stay on the face during exercise — without pretending to be a skincare product. The fragrance is the one thing it should have left at the starting line.
Discontinued Classic Daily Moisture Lotion SPF 15
A discontinued product that served an important role — making daily body SPF effortless — but was rightfully retired as dermatological standards moved beyond SPF 15 and consumer awareness of chemical UV filter concerns grew. If you still have a bottle, it works fine until expiration, but its time has passed.
K-Beauty SPF Pick Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50
A solid hydrating sunscreen for dry-to-normal skin types who want a dewy, moisturizing SPF 50 with zero white cast. The vitamin E antioxidant boost is a nice touch, but the added fragrance and intensely shiny finish limit its universal appeal — oily skin types should look elsewhere.
Beach Day Glow-Getter Glow Shimmer Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
A fun, functional sunscreen that makes sun protection feel like an accessory rather than a chore. The SPF 50 protection is legitimate and the shimmer glow is genuinely flattering on the body — just know you're trading skin compatibility (alcohol, fragrance) for cosmetic appeal, and your white swimsuit coverup may never forgive you.
On-The-Go SPF Solution UncompliKated SPF 50 Soft Focus Makeup Setting Spray
A genuinely clever dual-purpose product that delivers real SPF 50 protection in a fine-mist setting spray — solving the sunscreen-over-makeup problem elegantly. But the oxybenzone, high alcohol content, and strong lavender scent limit who can comfortably use it.
Maximum Chemical SPF Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion
Sun Bum's highest-SPF body lotion pushes Homosalate to its FDA maximum to achieve a number that's more psychologically reassuring than practically superior to SPF 50. The pleasant tropical formula and fair pricing make it a solid beach sunscreen, but the elevated filter concentrations and fragrance limit who should actually reach for it.
Beach Bag Essential Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Stick
A pocket-sized sunscreen stick that delivers reliable broad-spectrum protection in the most convenient format possible. It's not fancy and it's not cheap per ounce, but for surfers, hikers, and anyone who actually reapplies sunscreen because this one makes it effortless — that convenience has real value.
Matte Finish Daily SPF Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Lotion
A no-nonsense matte face sunscreen that ditches Sun Bum's signature tropical fragrance in favor of office-friendly wearability. The UV protection is solid and the price is fair, but the inclusion of Methylisothiazolinone and widespread eye-stinging complaints keep it from being an easy universal recommendation.
Portable Budget SPF Cocoa Butter Formula Eventone Suncare Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
A pocket-sized sunscreen stick that brought Palmer's cocoa butter comfort to sun protection, but the oxybenzone content and comedogenic base aged poorly as consumer preferences evolved. Now discontinued, it is a product of its era — functional but no longer aligned with current sunscreen standards.
No-Fuss Daily SPF Daily Face Lotion SPF 20
A wallet-friendly one-step morning solution that combines moisturizer and sun protection in a non-greasy formula — but the SPF 20 ceiling means you are getting convenience at the cost of the protection level dermatologists actually recommend.
Beach Day Body Glow Sun Shield Body Glow SPF 50
A body sunscreen that prioritizes the glow as much as the protection — delivering genuine SPF 50 coverage with a golden shimmer finish that makes sun protection feel like a luxury step rather than a chore. The heavy fragrance and allergen load are the trade-off.
Weightless UV Shield UV Expert Aquagel Defense SPF 50
A genuinely impressive sunscreen texture that eliminates every common complaint about daily SPF — no white cast, no greasiness, no heaviness. The UV protection is real and the primer functionality works. But the heavy alcohol content, high-dose homosalate, and premium pricing for a tiny tube keep it from an easy recommendation.