The SkinCeuticals experts are here to help you choose your ideal sunscreen for summer.

You’re faced with an abundance of options when selecting a sunscreen, including physical or chemical UV filters, SPF, texture, finish, tinted (or not) and more. “Though there are a lot of choices out there, finding a sunscreen that you love to wear is key—then you’ll be more likely to wear it consistently,” says board-certified dermatologist and LovelySkin CEO Dr. Joel Schlessinger. “And wearing sunscreen daily is crucial, not only to prevent skin cancer, but also to protect yourself against premature signs of aging.”

Although all the choices may seem daunting, focusing on what you want your sunscreen to do for your skin will help lead you to the right choice. Here’s a cheat sheet for finding the ideal SkinCeuticals sunscreen that ticks all the boxes on your wish list.

If you want a lightweight, tinted fluid sunscreen ...

Try SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50

This tinted sunscreen fluid instantly improves the appearance of uneven skin tone and radiance while effectively shielding the skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays—whether used for daily protection or beach days. Formulated with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to provide all skin types with physical SPF 50 UV protection (without leaving the skin with a white cast), this water-resistant formula also features artemia salina plankton extract to help increase the skin’s resistance to UV- and heat-related stress.

If you want a featherweight, sheer fluid sunscreen ...

Try SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50

With a featherweight, silky, transparent finish and no white residue, this sunscreen is ideal for daily use as well as times of extended sun exposure. You get physical, broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection for all skin types with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, a transparent finish and extra skin protection against UV- and heat-induced stress with artemia salina plankton extract.

If you want an ail-absorbing sunscreen with a matte finish ...

Try SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50

This light-as-air, non-comedogenic mousse dries to a powdery, skin-smoothing finish while providing optimal SPF 50 protection with 100%-physical zinc oxide and titanium oxide UV filters. With translucent color spheres that adapt to all skin tones and help keep excess oil and the appearance of shine at bay, this sunscreen enhances makeup application while providing maximum sun protection.

If you want help improving uneven skin tone and discoloration ...

Try SkinCeuticals Daily Brightening SPF 30

Combining the benefits of broad-spectrum SPF 30, daily moisturizer and targeted serum in one simple step, this innovative, triple-action sunscreen offers protection against sun-induced discoloration as it promotes more even skin tone. Featuring an advanced blend of 1% tranexamic acid and 2% niacinamide plus pearl and mica to leave skin with a luminous finish, think of Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 as skin protection and correction in one bottle.

Are you looking to add a SkinCeuticals serums to your skin care routine, but aren’t sure where to start? We’ll walk you through all the ways you can support your skin with SkinCeuticals serums.