Sticky Sunscreens? Try these powders instead –

One product you can add to your routine that might make you stick to a good suncare regimen? A powder sunscreen. “They are easy-to-apply sunscreens in a powder format that often mimic the texture of a setting powder or powder blush,” explains board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon, and medical director of Pacific Skin and Cosmetic Dermatology, Tracy Evans, MD, MPH, FAAD, FACMS. “They’re lightweight and often come with a retractable brush.” Since many of these mineral-based powder sunscreens have a tint to them, Karam says (board-certified plastic surgeon Amir Karam, MD.) they can be used like foundation. He says one method is to use a regular sunscreen and apply the powder-based sunscreen on top of it for a matte finish (and for more sun protection).

You can also use powder sunscreen as a touch-up. “It’s convenient and portable, making it perfect for reapplication in the middle of the day when you may not want or be able to apply a cream or lotion sunscreen,” says board-certified dermatologist and founder of Maei MD Rebecca Marcus. “It can be applied over makeup. Also, it can be used in the hairline and the part to apply sunscreen to the scalp, which would be more difficult with cream or lotion.”

When shopping for a powder sunscreen, Ife Rodney, MD, FAAD, of Eternal Dermatology and Aesthetics suggests, “Be sure to choose a broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen, look for zinc oxide or titanium dioxide in the active ingredients. It’s great if it also contains iron oxide, as this blocks out blue light rays emitted from computer screens and electronic devices. Blue light can cause premature aging of the skin.”

Some powder-sunscreen options below.

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