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If there’s one unfortunate skincare myth that’s been floating around for ages, it’s that darker skin tones don’t need sunscreen all year round. That couldn’t be further than the truth. But we get it—the thought of dealing with a filmy, grey layer of sunscreen that make skin appear ashy is frustrating as hell. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best sunscreens sans grey cast – to keep everyone moisturized and protected this summer.

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Best Sunscreen For Darker Skin Tones

Alba Botanica Very Emollient Facial Water Resistant SPF 40 Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion

($8, Alba Botanica )

An option for sensitive skin at a great price point. It’s hypoallergenic, quick absorbing and the aloe vera extract will keep your skin calm. The water resistant formula means it’s a beach essential and its fragrance-free will blend seamlessly with other products.

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Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30

($19, Black Girl Sunscreen )

It’s all in the name – this product has the triple-threat power of carrot seed oil, cocoa seed butter and avocado oil. It won’t just protect your skin from the sun, it will reverse dull skin and diminish dark spots over time.

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Best Sunscreen For Darker Skin Tones

Di Morelli Broad Spectrum SPF 35 with Vitamin E

($45, Di Morelli )

Virtually universal for all skin types, this Canadian brand’s sunscreen is free of parabens and non-comedogenic so your pores will thank you. The zinc oxide in it provides protection against both UVA and UVB (aging and burning) sunrays, making it a winner in our books.

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Best Sunscreen For Darker Skin Tones

This is a classic for a reason. It has some incredible properties (super thin, water-resistant, antioxidant potent) and best of all, it leaves a matte finish.

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Best Sunscreen For Darker Skin Tones

UnSun Mineral Tinted Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen

($29, UnSun )

The pick popularized by its flawless-skin founder Kaytona Breaux (Frank Ocean’s mom), UnSun was designed intentionally with a slight tint to cater to people of colour. It gives fairer skin tones a bronzy glow and blends right into darker complexions.

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Best Sunscreen For Darker Skin Tones

Cover FX Clear Cover Invisible Sunscreen

($58, Cover FX )

This translucent formula is a gel texture designed for all skin types. With natural sesame and tomato extract, it aims to provide smoothing and moisturizing properties and help the skin develop stronger abilities to protect itself over time.

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