The Best New Sunscreens of 2026 That Go Way Beyond Protection

While I, for one, do not see sunbathing season in sight quite yet (40-something degrees in April is criminal), you must wear sunscreen every day, rain or shine, no matter the season. Luckily, sun-care brands are on it, launching a new class of sunscreens that not only protect skin from UV damage, sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer, but increasingly measure up to your favorite skin-care products in terms of ingredients, barrier care and radiance.

If you’re on the hunt for a new face sunscreen, we promise you there’s a comfortable, lightweight, pill-free and invisible formula in the list below that you’ll actually want to slather on each and every day. Ahead, 15 new sunscreens you need to know about in 2026.