I’m the Beauty Director at Nordstrom, and These Are the SPFs I’m Stockpiling This Summer

If you’re on the hunt for exceptional skin-care advice, sun-protection essentials and all-around solid beauty recommendations, look no further than the insight of Autumne West, National Beauty Director at Nordstrom. Known for her sharp eye, trend-savvy expertise and ability to curate beauty picks that truly deliver, West is a go-to authority for what’s hot, what’s effective and what’s worth the money. With her finger always on the pulse of what’s next in beauty, she’s sharing her top SPF picks for the season—the must-haves she insists belong in everyone’s summer skin-care routine.

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Augustinus Bader The Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 ($140)

“I love and trust this brand for their serum and moisturizers and to get their skin-care benefits in a mineral-based face sunscreen is an easy yes,” says West of the super luxe pick.

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Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 ($40)

Like many others, West tends to dial back her makeup routine during the summer season. “But I still want a soft finish and glow, which this Kosas item delivers on,” she says. “Plus, it has peptides and hyaluronic acid for treating your skin, all while protecting it.”

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Good Weather Skin The One Daily Sun Cream SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen ($48)

“This is a natural mineral sunscreen with minimal-to-no white cast,” says West of what’s been described as a “silky” sunscreen. “It truly melts onto skin with ease, and it’s a great base for makeup.”

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Kopari Sunglaze Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen SPF 42 ($39)

“This mist sprays on so sheer and is fast drying, so you can easily layer and reapply. The gold finish it leaves behind is a bonus,” says West of the super popular, great-smelling SPF (it often sells out) that has been called “sexy.”

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BeautyStat Vitamin C Mineral SPF 30 Lip Serum ($15)

“This is a lip balm gloss that also protects,” explains West of the newly released BeautyStat hit that is on trend. “It is a must-have for anyone looking for that guava-girl finish.”

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Vacation Orange Gelée Spray Oil SPF 30 ($25)

“The newly iconic and nostalgia-inspired orange gelee now comes in a spray oil,” West says of the modern take on the tanning gels of the ’70s and ’80s—but with a smarter, skin-loving twist. “It has the same great scent, but now it is easier to apply and travel with.”

• BUY NOW – $25