In the vast and often overwhelming world of beauty, it can feel like there’s a product for everything—brightening, firming, hydrating, smoothing—and it’s easy to get lost in the sea of choices.
Yet, ask any skincare expert, and they’ll agree on one universal truth: the most important product in your routine is a high-quality SPF, used every single day, all year long. No matter how expensive your creams or serums are, nothing can replace the protection sunscreen offers against the number one cause of skin aging: UV exposure.
From luxury, cult-favorite brands like La Mer to dermatologically trusted names like Skinceuticals, the best-reviewed, high-end SPFs not only protect but elevate your skincare experience with cutting-edge formulas that blend seamlessly and offer multiple benefits, from anti-aging to hydration.
Your search for the perfect routine should start—and end—with sunscreen.
Here’s our list of the best ones out there:
Sisley Paris Super Soin Solaire Facial Sun Care SPF 50+
Price: Approx. $270 CAD (40 mL)
Why It’s Loved: A botanical-infused luxury SPF with anti-aging and hydrating benefits for ultimate skin protection.
Consonant Skincare The Perfect Sunscreen SPF 30
Price: App $50 CAD
Why It’s Loved: This Toronto-based line is free from silicones, artificial fragrances, and harsh chemicals, it’s a go-to for anyone seeking clean beauty with added coverage. It blends seamlessly into most skin tones and leaves a matte, non-greasy finish.
La Mer The Broad Spectrum SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid
Price: Approx. $150 CAD (50 mL)
Why It’s Loved: A lightweight luxury SPF with La Mer’s signature Miracle Broth™, delivering sun protection and radiant skin.
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
Price: App $70 CAD
Why It’s Loved: A favorite among dermatologists, EltaMD’s UV Clear SPF 46 is ideal for sensitive or acne-prone skin. It’s formulated with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and lactic acid to calm and hydrate the skin while providing excellent sun protection.
Skinceuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50
Price: App $60 CAD
Why It’s Loved: Skinceuticals is often recommended by dermatologists for its science-backed formulas, and this sunscreen is no exception. The Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 offers broad-spectrum protection in a lightweight, tinted formula that adapts to most skin tones, leaving a sheer, natural finish. It’s packed with antioxidants and plankton extract to help boost skin’s defense mechanisms against UV damage.
Caudalie Anti-Wrinkle Face Suncare SPF 50
Price: Approx. $45–$50 CAD (50 mL)
Why It’s Loved: Caudalie’s Anti-Wrinkle Face Suncare SPF 50 combines broad-spectrum sun protection with the brand’s signature grape-seed polyphenols, which are rich in antioxidants to fight aging. The lightweight, non-greasy formula protects the skin while hydrating and preventing the appearance of wrinkles and sunspots, making it ideal for those seeking sun care with added anti-aging benefits.
Whether you’re spending your summer by the lake, hiking the Rockies to ski, or enjoying a patio brunch in the city, sun protection is a must. From mineral sunscreens to luxurious lotions, here’s a roundup of the best SPFs that keep your skin safe and healthy, rain or shine.
