Oprah Daily's 2026 Sun O-wards include SPF products worth shopping now
Sun protection is getting a major upgrade.
For this year's Oprah Daily Sun O-wards, Oprah Daily editors tested dozens of SPF products across categories ranging from sunscreens and lip balms to tinted moisturizers and body care.
The result is a curated list of 60 standout winners designed to make daily sun protection easier.
Oprah Daily beauty director Kate Sandoval Box stopped by "Good Morning America" to share all the top picks you need to know.
Whether you're looking for lightweight formulas, glow-boosting finishes or sensitive skin friendly picks, these SPF essentials prove that protecting your skin no longer has to feel like a chore.
People with sensitive skin or who have skin conditions should review product ingredient lists and perform a patch test before use.
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Solara Suncare
This serum is tinted and comes in two flexible shades, so it can blend easily into a wide range of skin colors.
The Day Formula
This product works to help calm inflammation and prevent premature aging, with the formula containing a peptide to curb collagen breakdown and niacinamide that the brand says can even out skin tone.
Oak Essentials Daily Hydrating Mineral Body Sunscreen
This skin care-forward formula contains zinc oxide, desert plant extracts for hydration and Indian beech tree seed extract for its antioxidant properties.
Thinkbaby SPF 50+ Baby Sunscreen
This mineral formula from Thinkbaby is water-resistant, gentle on sensitive baby skin and designed to stay put through splashing, sweating, and sandcastle-building.
Lightsaver
New to the list of top sellers for the Oprah Daily team, this serum leaves skin looking fresh, not sunscreen-y, and layers beautifully under makeup.
Supergoop! Play antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist
This non-aerosol, water-resistant, and sweat-resistant formula outdoes itself with a slew of free-radical-fighting antioxidants like vitamin C and acai extract.
La Roche-Posay
This is Oprah Daily's pick for the best lightweight SPF. "The weightless serum-meets-SPF blends like a dream, and once it's dry, it feels like you aren't wearing anything at all," Sandoval Box said.
Peach & Lily
"Our team couldn't believe a sunscreen this silky and easy to blend across diverse skin tones could be zinc-based," Sandoval Box said, adding that it leaves skin "looking luminous and feeling hydrated."
Sqween
This brush-on mineral sunscreen is great for kids. "The bristles are super soft, and the formula comes in various colors like pink, blue, rose gold, and white, making it like a mini craft project minus the mess. Who knows -- maybe your kids will actually want to put on sunscreen," Sandoval Box said.
Shiseido
If you're looking for a stick sunscreen, try this jumbo one from Shiseido. It's perfect for when you're on-the-go. "Board-certified dermatologists praised the formula for its protective powers, pollution shields, and film formers, improving water resistance and giving a uniform layer on skin," Sandoval Box said.
Vacation
This is Oprah Daily's pick for those who hate wearing SPF. It is SPF 50 and is fragrance free.
"The lightweight gel is designed for all skin types, glides on easily and is virtually undetectable on the skin," Sandoval Box said. "Board-certified dermatologists noted this chemical sunscreen has a 'clean' ingredients list, making it a great option for people who don't like the feel of sunscreen."
