If your SPF doesn’t make you want to slather it on daily, it might be time for an upgrade. These glow-boosting sunscreens go beyond basic protection—they leave skin looking dewy, radiant and healthy with every application. Whether you’re after a subtle sheen or a full-body glow, these face and body formulas answer the call.
Glowy Face Sunscreens
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Mineral Sun Glow ($35)
Offered in three adaptable shades, this silky mineral SPF blends plumping peptides and brightening vitamin C. It applies seamlessly with zero white cast and leaves behind a soft, lit-from-within finish.
Iris & Romeo Weekend Skin ($50)
Ideal for the skin-care minimalist, this tinted formula (four shades are currently available) combines mineral sunscreen, niacinamide and vitamin C for an all-in-one better-skin solution.
Live Tinted Hueguard Glotion Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 ($36)
Packed with skin-loving ingredients like hydrating squalane and vitamin C–rich strawberry fruit extract, this glow-inducing mineral sunscreen soothes, protects and evens out tone with every wear.
Kinship Self Reflect SPF 32 Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen ($32)
Created for sensitive skin and accepted by the National Eczema Association, this creamy mineral sunscreen includes barrier-supporting probiotics to calm and hydrate while offering daily sun protection.
The Skinny Confidential Caffeinated Sunscreen SPF 40 ($49)
This sheer-tinted formula helps smooth and brighten thanks to caffeine, which gives skin a firmer, more awake look. Bonus: it blocks blue light and blends like a dream.
toty Ilumina Mineral Glow SPF 50+ Illuminating Sunscreen ($44)
Sofia Vergara’s go-to SPF, this brightening mineral formula includes niacinamide and skin-evening actives for a luminous finish that treats as it protects.
YSE Beauty Skin Glow SPF 30 Primer with Niacinamide ($54)
Part primer, part sunscreen, this radiant formula blends niacinamide, antioxidants and sodium hyaluronate for a dewy, healthy-looking bas whether you wear it solo or under makeup.
Supergoop! Glowscreen Soft-Radiance Drops Mineral SPF 40 ($40)
Like a highlighter and mineral SPF in one, these dewy drops come in two flexible shades and melt into skin with a soft-focus glow.
BYOMA Ultra-Lightweight Face Fluid SPF 50 ($20)
This milky, ultra-light sunscreen hydrates with hyaluronic acid, strengthens with barrier-boosting actives, and protects with antioxidant-rich astaxanthin without feeling greasy or heavy.
Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen ($32)
Safe for sensitive and acne-prone skin, this ceramide- and allantoin-infused formula gives you protection plus a radiant finish that won’t clog pores.
Glowy Body Sunscreens
Lux Unfiltered N°30 High Gloss SPF 30 Oil ($44)
Endorsed by Alix Earle, this glossy body oil gives skin a bronzed shimmer while hydrating with jojoba and grapeseed oil. Instant glow, no stickiness.
CAY SKIN Isle Body Oil SPF 30 ($32)
This dry oil delivers serious glow without the grease. Sea moss, squalane and antioxidant-rich oils leave skin silky, smooth and sun-protected.
Saltair Sunscreen Body Oil ($26)
Available in two summery scents, this lightweight SPF oil blends brightening vitamin C with nourishing kukui and mongongo oils for a beach-ready, glistening finish..
Coco & Eve Tan Boosting Anti-Aging Body Oil SPF 20 ($36)
This tropical-scented oil protects and nourishes with cacao extract and apricot kernel oil while enhancing your tan with a natural-looking radiance.
DUNE The Golden Guard ($30)
Part bronzing gel, part sunscreen, this multitasker delivers a just-back-from-vacation bronze and locks in hydration for up to 72 hours.
Vacation Classic Whip Glow SPF 30 ($23)
The beloved mousse formula now has glow power. It dispenses like whipped cream and leaves behind a subtle shimmer that flatters all skin tones.
Naked Sundays SPF50 Golden Glow Body Sunscreen ($34)
This firming, shimmery body SPF is infused with gold flecks, green tea extract and skin-smoothing hydrators. It delivers max protection and full-body radiance without a trace of white cast.