13 Medical-Grade Sunscreens Worth the Upgrade This Summer
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Updated: Jun 4, 2026 Apr 16, 2025
We may earn commission from links on this page. Each product featured has been vetted and chosen by our editors. Sunscreen isn’t something to take lightly. While any SPF is better than nothing, broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher is ideal—and not all formulas are created equal. If you've ever slathered on a bad formula only to end up greasy, ghostly, broken out or burned by noon, you already know this firsthand. The best medical-grade sunscreens, on the other hand, are often considered a step above: formulated with high-quality, rigorously tested ingredients and often developed in partnership with doctors.