We Tried It: 12 Of Our Favourite Sunscreens For Darker Skin Tones

In May 2020, Supergoop fulfilled my dreams when they finally launched their wildly popular Unseen Sunscreen in Canada. As the name suggests, the broad spectrum formula is a clear gel—not a white cream—seemingly guaranteeing its success for the purposes of this piece. It’s meant to blend easily on all skin types, have a natural finish and act as a daily primer for smooth makeup application. It’s also packed with antioxidants, oil-free and formulated exclusively with ingredients that are safe for sensitive skin. While it has a silicone feel that some may not like, I find that it fades quickly. My only criticism is that it’s fairly pricey.

My number one pick is a widely used favourite for a reason—it’s very lightweight and not frighteningly expensive, as well as available at most drugstores. It’s a mineral formula that blends in easily, and it’s SPF 50, which is slightly more than the minimum suggested by dermatologists. It also comes in a small bottle that’s easy to toss into your bag of the day, so there’s no excuses for not re-applying every two hours.