The summer weather has just amped up in the Northern Hemisphere and that means ensuring people are engaging in sun safety measures to avoid painful burns on one end of the spectrum and cancer scares on the other; that is where these protective sunscreen innovations come into play. As people become more aware of the harmful affects the sun and UV rays have on their health, companies are releasing a variety of different ways to shield themselves.
From wearable tech that alerts people when they should apply more sunscreen to drinkable sunscreens that avoid the sticky residue on the skin many hate, these protective sunscreen innovations are inventive and helpful. They encourage people to stay sun safe any way they can.
19 Protective Sunscreen Innovations
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Effervescent Sunblock Branding
Apotek Hjartat Sunscreen Packaging Makes Nature Smile
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Pioneering Natural Makeup Companies
JASON Cosmetics Offers Products That Aren't Harsh on Your Skin
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Sunscreen Reminder Bracelets
This Skincare Device Tracks Your Exposure to the Sun
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Cancer-Preventing Fashion
Mott 50's Clothing Offers Sun Protection and Style
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Drinkable Sunscreens
Harmonised H2O UV Protection by Osmosis Skincare Blocks UVA and UVB Rays
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Bright Skin Care Branding
'Naturally Cool Kids' Packaging Surpasses its Competition
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Sun-Sensitive Wristbands
The Smartsun Wristband Turns Pink When You've Been in the Sun Too Long
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Organic Sun Care Collections
COOLA Offers Environmentally Friendly Sunscreen Products
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Sunscreen-Dispensing Signage
This SunSmart Australia Campaign Encourages Skin Protection
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Elongated Sunscreen Applicators
The SunBuddy Reaches Your Back
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Roll-On Lotion Applicators
This Product Makes Lotion Application Easier and More Effective
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Hand-Scribbled Branding
Solee Sunscreen Packaging Has a Casual Image that Appeals to the Young
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Sun-Blocking Wipes
Tocca SPF 30+ Sunscreen Towelettes are a New Way to Beat the Heat
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Puppy Sun Protectors
The PlayaPup UV Shirt Keeps Your Canine Safe from Harmful Rays
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Sun Damage Detection Apps
The Coppertone MyUV iPhone App Prevents You from Burning
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Sunny Day Alerts
The Nivea Sun Alarm Ensures People Don't Miss Gloriously Shining Mornings
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Sunscreen-Suggesting Bracelets
June by Netatmo is Embedded with a Sun Sensor
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Sun-Detecting Bracelets
The Strathclyde University Wristband Prevents Sunburns and Overexposure
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Planet-Friendly Sunscreen Dispensers
The Eco Sun Spray Concept Assumes Respect for the Environment
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Brightening Prebiotic Sunscreens
Herbivore's Star Seed Sheer Glow Mineral Sunscreen is Skin-Caring
Ultra-Customizable Water Bottles
The Sunnies Flask Goes in Over 300,000 Color Combinations
Premium Face Sunscreen Sticks
Vacation's Teardrop-Shaped Super Stick SPF 45 is Easy to Apply
High-Performance Sunscreens
Freaks of Nature Protects Outdoor Athletes & Bolsters the Skin Barrier
Hybrid SPF Skin Tints
Supergoop!'s Protec(tint) SPF 50 Debuted on the Sandy Liang FW24 Runway
Sun Protection Campaigns
La Roche-Posay is the Official Sunscreen Partner of the US Open
Sun Safety Beach Takeovers
Sun Bum's Miami Beach Takeover Supported Safe Fun in the Sun
Pocket-Friendly Lip Balms
Space Camp Wellness is Introducing "the Next Generation of Lip Balm"
Sunscreen-Inspired Smoothies
Erewhon's Vacation Sunscreen Smoothie Takes After a Sun Lotion
Skincare Well-Being Campaigns
Neutrogena Celebrates International Self-Care Awareness Day
Disruptive Sun Care Pop-Ups
Sun Bum's Good Days Daily Bodega Inspires Refreshed Routines
Milky Mineral Sunscreens
Vacation's Shake Shake SPF 50 Comes in Shakerball Packaging
Hydrating Invisible SPF Serums
The SPF50 CabanaClear Water Gel Serum is Completely Clear
Wearable Skin Sensors
HapSense Helps Scientists Accelerate the Analysis of Cosmetic Products
Convenient Kid-Friendly Sunscreens
Sun Bum's Kids SPF 50 Clear Sunscreen Face Stick is Mess-Free
Sunscreen Packaging Solutions
TerraCycle Partners With Leading Skincare Brands for Packaging
Peach-Inspired Mineral Sunscreens
NATIVE's Sunscreens are Offered in Summery Fragrances
Hydrating Sunscreen Mists
Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Water Face Mist SPF 30 is
Non-Aerosol Total Coverage Sunscreens
Banana Boat 360 Coverage SPF 50+ Mist Comes in Two Options
Tinted Mineral Sunscreens
Neutrogena® Debuts Purescreen+™ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen
Organic Gradient Sunscreens
COOLA's Sunscreen Packaging Designs Convey Efficacy & Innovation
Plastic-Free Mineral Sunscreens
Sunly's SPF Sticks are Packaged in Biodegradable Cardboard Tubes
Sunscreen Rom-Com Campaigns
CeraVe's The One Under the Sun Shares a Love Affair with SPF
Protective Functional Sunscreens
These Neutrogena Sunscreens Suit Lifestyle Needs
Vegan-Friendly Tinted Sunscreens
ästhetik skincare organic tinted mineral sunscreen is SPF 50
Caffeine-Infused Sunscreens
The Skinny Confidential Caffeinated Sunscreen Has SPF 40
Sun Care Concierges
The Supergoop! Concierge Matches Protective Formulas to Individual Needs
Skincare-Influenced Sunscreens
These New Neutrogena Sport Sunscreens Come in Two Options
Radiance-Enhancing SPF Serums
Neutrogena Debuts its Invisible Daily Defense Serum SPF 50+
Pickleball Skincare Kits
The Supergoop! x Recess Serve & Shine Kit Features Sun Protection
Watermelon-Infused Sunscreen Balms
The Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Balm Applies with a Swipe
Non-Sticky Face Sunscreens
The BIOTHERM SUN CARE FACE SPF50+ Formula is Lightweight
Eco-Friendly Luxury Suncare
Megan Mae Miami® Is Nurturing and Hydrating to Your Skin
Portable Tinted Sunscreens
NUDESTIX Boasts the NUDESCREEN BLUSH TINT SPF 30
Brightening Antioxidant Sunscreens
Murad's Multi-Vitamin Clear Coat Broad Spectrum Goes on Clear
Mixable Mineral Sunscreens
Drunk Elephant's Mineral Cream SPF Comes in Three Adaptable Shades
Friendly Mineral Sunscreen Lines
Aveeno Sunscreens Soothe and Protect Sensitive Skin
Build-Your-Own Hydration Solutions
DIY Beverages Offers a Fully Customizable Hydration Experience
Transparent UV Protection Patches
The NAKED SunShield Peptide Patch Blocks UVA and UVB Rays
Lightweight High-Level Sun Protectors
The Shiseido Ultra Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50+ is Effective
UV Protective Luxury Skincare
clé de peau Debuts a UV Protective Cream + Protective Lip Treatment
Vitamin-Enriched Sun Care Products
The InstaNatural Vitamin C Range Now Includes SPF
Serum-Based Blue Sunscreens
unkissed is a Capsule Sunscreen with a Hydrating, Cooling Texture
Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreens
The SPF 50 PA++++ Cosrx Sunscreen Has a Refreshing Finish
Sun-Shielding Sheet Masks
Franz Skincare Offers The Naken SunShield Peptide Patch
Transparent Water-Gel Sunscreens
Glossier Invisible Shield SPF 50 Goes on Like a Serum
UV-Blocking Promotional Jerseys
The Kopparberg UPF40 Football Jerseys Were Designed by Neverland
Hydrating Birch Juice Sunscreens
Round Lab's Birch Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ is Effective
Refillable Aluminum-Bottled Skincare
SunKiss Unveils a Line of Refillable Products in New Bottles
Anti-Aging Sunscreen Formulas
SUNBAKED SPF Boasts the Powerful Glaze SPF 40+ Cream
Conveniently-Packaged Korean Skincare
KAHI Beauty's 'Airy Fit Sun Stick' is Small and Powerful
Onion Sunscreen Sticks
Isntree's Onion Fresh Light Sun Stick Features Nutritious Red Onion Extract
Tulip-Infused Sunscreen Sticks
Bloomeffects' Sunstick Features a Proprietary Dutch Tulip Complex
Collagen Peptide Facial Sunscreens
The Better Screen UV Serum Prevents & Visibly Corrects Damage
Luxe Protective Lip Oils
Chardonnay Lip Oil SPF 30 is a Multipurpose Daily Lip Product
Climate-Resilient Skincare Devices
The Physio Radiance Visage+ Facial Device Defends Skin
Complexion-Improving SPF Serums
HH Science Introduces the Brightening Serum + SPF 50 Drops
Ultra-Hydrating Bronzing Gels
Goop's Summertone Bronzing Gel Nourishes Skin with Plant Oils
Anti-Aging Collagen-Infused Sunscreen
Nāeli Naturals Boasts a Powerful Anti-Aging Sunscreen
Orange-Based Mineral Sunscreens
Lion Pose's 100% Mineral Sunscreen Minimizes the White Cast
Gel-Cream Mineral Sunscreens
Minu's Gel-Cream SPF Delivers Skin Protection Without Compromise
Plant-Based Infant Sunscreens
Isehan's UV Aqua Milk Provides Skincare Benefits and Sun Protection
Serum-Like Tinted SPFs
Glow Hub's Defend Yourself Facial Sunscreen Addresses Top Sun Care Concerns
Award-Winning SPF Serums
Eminence Organic Skin Care's Radiant Protection SPF Fluid is Effective
Solar-Powered Glow-in-the-Dark Hats
The Vollebak Solar Charged Hat Glows for Greater Safety
Tinted SPF Lip Oils
Mama Sol Debuts the LipBrella 100% Mineral Tinted Lip Oil SPF 20
Botanical Heat-Activated Sunscreens
Shiseido Ultimate Sunscreen Comes in Two Options
Proactive Modern Skincare Lines
Mimosa Lane Enters the Beauty Market, Focusing on Sun Protection
Sunwear Active Lifestyle Brands
Watskin Provides Sun Safe Apparel that Doesn't Sacrifice Style
Calming Mind-Skin Sunscreens
Sereko 24H Hydration Sunscreen Eases Stress & Anxiety with NeuroCalm
Brazilian-Inspired Sunscreens
The Radiance SPF 50 Collection Offers Three Formats & Finishes
Ultralight Sunscreen Formulas
Ultra Violette's Fave Fluid Ultralight Screen SPF 50+ is Versatile
Sun Protection Moisturizers
CeraVe's Face Products are Dermatologist-Approved and SPF-Infused
Nostalgic Hair Lighteners
Sun In's Spray-In Hair Lighteners Have Been Revived for a New Generation
Antioxidant-Packed Sunscreen Mists
Kopari's Body Mist Sunscreen Features High-Performance Skincare
Sun-Shielding Lip Balms
SOME BY MI V10 Hyal Lip Sun Protector Guards and Nourishes
Enhanced Weightless Sunscreens
Glossier Launches a New, More Effective Version of its Sunscreen
Shielding Urban Skincare
Urban Kind Supports and Protects City Skin Against the Sun, Smog & Stress
Color Customized Water Bottles
Sunnies Studio Creates the Bountifully Bright Sunnies Flask
Naturally-Formulated Baby Sunscreens
Adorable Baby Uses Natural Ingredients in its Sunscreens
Eco Mineral Sun Sprays
SOL LABS' Sheer Mist Sun Spray Delivers Luxe, Natural Protection
Solid SPF Skincare Products
The ATTITUDE Oceanly Skincare Phyto-Sun Products Come in Eight Options
Affordable Holiday Gift Sets
Saltyface Aims to Capture the Attention of Beauty Enthusiasts
Clear Sunscreen Sticks
Supergoop!'s Unseen Sunscreen Stick SPF 40 Provides Invisible Protection
Eco-Safe Sunscreen Balms
Stream2Sea Introduces the SPF 40 EcoSafe Sheer Zinc Sport Sunscreen Balm
High Protection Sunscreen Sticks
The Invisible High Protection Stick Shields the Face, Lips & More
Rice Seed Water Sunscreens
Beauty of Joseon Introduced its Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Sunscreen
Animal-Free Sunscreens
Lush's Skin Guardian & Sun Companion are Safe, Effective & Cruelty-Free
Radiance-Boosting SPF Serums
Ultra Violette Expands the Queen Screen SPF 50+ Luminising Serum
Influencer-Fronted Sunscreen Ads
Sol de Janeiro and Sofia Richie Grainge Debut a New Campaign
Multi-Functional Tinted Moisturizers
Well People's Bio Tint SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer is Versatile
Glow-Boosting Skin Tints
Revolution Beauty's Bright Light Face Glow is Multifunctional
Color Correction Sunscreens
Simply Sheer Daily Sunscreen Aligns Modern Sun Care with TCM
Tulip-Infused Protective Lip Oils
Bloomeffects' Tulipscreen Hydrating Lip Oil Shields & Plumps
Wearable Skin Protection Devices
A.C. Camargo Cancer Center Launches a Wearable UV Detector
Goat Milk Sunscreens
Hello Sunshine SPF 50 Sunscreen for Face & Body Strengthens the Skin Barrier
Shimmering Sun Care Oils
Vacation Shimmer Oil SPF 30 is Aromatic and Protective
Dual-Defense Suncare Collections
IMAGE Skincare's DAILY PREVENTION Hydrates and Protects Skin
Soothing Clear Sunscreens
SkinCeuticals' Clear Daily Soothing UV Defense Protects & Hydrates
Sprayable Sunscreen Formulations
Shiseido Introduces Its Ultra Sun Protector Spray SPF 40
Mineral Anti-Aging Sunscreens
IDC Dermo's Solis+ SPF 30 Protects and Hydrates the Skin
Sun-Protecting Skin Solutions
Sublime Cosmetics Launches the New CONTRASOL Sun Care Line
Hydrating SPF Serum Primers
Hello Sunshine Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 is Multipurpose
Sunscreen-Inspired Retail Smoothies
Erewhon's 'Sunscreen Smoothie' Was Created with Vacation
Indian Sun Care Lines
NIVEA SUN Launches a Variety of New Sun Care Products for Indian Consumers
Free Sunscreen Initatives
The Save Your Skin Foundation is Deploying 40 Free Sunscreen Dispensers
Nourishing Milky Sunscreens
Mama Sol Launches the BODYBRELLA™ 100% Mineral Hydrating Milk SPF 40
Invisible Mineral Sunscreens
Le Rub Features an 'Everyday Sunscreen SPF30' for Skin Protection
Caffeine-Infused SPF Blends
The Skinny Confidential Unveils the New Caffeinated SPF
Beneficial Skincare Sunscreens
Aēsop Protective Facial Lotion SPF50 Has Niacinamide and Sage Leaf
Skincare-Infused Sunscreens
Kinfield's Sunglow SPF 35 is 100% Mineral
All-in-One Reparative Sunscreens
111SKIN's Repair Sunscreen is Protective, Hydrating and More
Tinted Lightweight Sunscreens
Riversol Boasts the SPF 30 Lightweight Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
Reef-Safe Seaweed Sunscreens
Badger Launches the New SPF 30 Face and Body Sunscreen
Kid-Friendly Fragrance-Free Mineral Sunscreens
VitaSea Introduces Its New Range of Products
Green Tea-Infused SPF
Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF is Oil-Free
Aromatic Sun Protection Cosmetics
Sunsense3 Sun Protection Products Address Consumer Demands
Extra-Protective Skin Tints
Naked Sundays' BeautyScreen Delivers More SPF Than Most Skin Tints
Suncare SPF Protection Collections
Pleasing Introduces the SPF 4 Life Capsule for Summer
Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreens
OUHOE's Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen is Breathable
Sensitivity-Minded Sunscreens
The Outset's Hydrasheer 100% Mineral Sunscreen Feels Weightless
College-Targeted Drink Essentials
NightCap Offers Discreet Drink Covers to Avoid Spiking
Skincare-Inspired Sun Care Cosmetics
Columbia Skincare is Introducing Sun Care Products and More
Performance-Driven Sunscreen Formulas
Ultra Violette's SKINSCREENS are Available in Canada
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Sticks
Supergoop!'s Mineral Sheer Stick SPF 30 Leaves a Blurred Finish
Multi-Functional Moisturizing Sunscreens
Mama Sol Boasts the 100% Mineral Moisturizing Sunscreen
Daily Sheer Tint Sunscreens
SilkScreen is a Luxurious Sheer Tint Mineral Sunscreen
Skin-Balancing CC Creams
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Has Been Revamped Ahead of the Summer
UV Protection Gummy Supplements
Inner Glow Sol Defense Gummies Help Slow Sun Damage
Protective SPF Water Sprays
Caudalie's Very High Protection Sun Water Contains Water and Oil
Aluminum Refill Bottles
SunKiss Products Packages its Products in 'Forever' Aluminum Bottles
Charitable Protective Clothing
WATSKIN Partners with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Nourishing Browning Gels
The Golden Guard by Dune Features Hydrating Watermelon Seed Oil
Blue Light Barrier Mists
Endota's Blue Light Defense Hydromist Shields During Screen Time
Inclusive Beach Essentials
SwimZip Offers a Range of Swimwear that Block 98% of Harmful Rays
Sun Safety-Promoting Initiatives
Zilveren Kruis Promotes Sun Safety in the Netherlands
Centella Asiatica Sunscreens
The Mixsoon Centella Sun Cream is Ideal for Vulnerable Skin
Cancer Foundation-Backed Face Shields
Colorescience's 'Sunforgettable' Protects Skin Safely
Playful Sun-Safe Garments
SwimZip Offers a Range of Sun-Safe Products for Children