A sunny disposition? Yes — but bring sunscreen.
August is in full swing, but before you set your work calendar to out-of-office status, don’t forget the sunblock. If you’re looking for the No. 1 dermatologist-recommended SPF, we’ve got you covered: EltaMD is the most-mentioned brand among skin docs, and celebs have taken note as well.
Stars like Sydney Sweeney and Kendall Jenner have name-checked EltaMD among their essentials, as have plenty of Page Six editors.
Kyle Richards even called it “the best sunblock for the face” in an Amazon Live last year.
Noncomedogenic and chock-full of skincare ingredients including hyaluronic acid, the weightless formulas not only protect against damaging sun rays, but also improve skin tone.
UV Clear is a bestseller for good reason; it won’t aggravate acne or rosacea, and the niacinamide “has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that improve skin discoloration,” according to Jaimie Glick, MD, a board-certified dermatologist we spoke to recently.
The brand’s bestselling tinted formulas are ideal for a no-makeup look, or can be used as a versatile primer under foundation.
If you get microneedling, chemical peels or any in-office treatment that requires special care for your skin afterwards, EltaMD — being a doctor-focused brand — also has amazing post-procedure sunscreens and skincare made just for fragile skin.
The UV Skin Recovery line offers a Dermal Wound Cleanser, a comforting, cooling Enzyme HydroGel and a Laser Balm healing ointment.
A star of that line is the green-tinted Red Color Correcting Broad Spectrum SPF 50, which neutralizes redness while keeping healing skin protected from the sun. It’s also great for people with rosacea or skin prone to inflammation.
While it might look like it’s made for Herman Munster, the sunscreen goes on sheer, and shoppers can’t get enough.
One left five-star feedback, writing, “Great sunscreen that moisturizes and reduces redness — just as it is advertised.”
There’s also a UV Sport sunblock for athletic types, and it promises not to sting eyes or run when you’re sweating. Anyone who knows that pain can attest to its unpleasantness, which makes this water-resistant formula worth its weight in gold.
The UV AOX Mist, meanwhile, is a 100% mineral sunscreen spray for easy application with a sheer finish and antioxidants to boost skin health. It goes on white to ensure you don’t miss a spot, then turns clear — a bit of sun protection magic.
While these are not the least expensive sunscreens on the market, you only have one chance at protecting your skin right. An ounce of SPF prevention is worth a pound of sun-damage cure!
This article was written by Erica Radol, Page Six Commerce Reporter. From identifying the top anti-aging skincare secrets the stars trust to pinpointing the season’s next big fashion trends to finding a great deal on all of the above, Erica has a knack for reporting on – and even testing – Hollywood’s bestselling fashion and beauty products. Before joining Page Six in 2025, she wrote about entertainment, lifestyle and shopping trends for Us Weekly, The Daily Beast, Entertainment Tonight, Well+Good and Hearst.