No one’s skin is tougher than the sun, and whether or not your skin is naturally tan, the sun rays will always find a way to affect you. However, you do not need a tough skin to escape the effects of the sun. Instead, you need a good moisturizer and sunblock, and which choice is better than SPF moisturizers?
Women have plenty of products to choose from, but let’s be honest, men need something that isn’t going to smell like they just walked out of the perfume shop or off the beach. To help you find something that does justice to your manly persona while still protecting your soft exterior, we’re presenting the 15 best SPF moisturizers for men.
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer
Founded way back in 1850, Kiehl’s is an American hair, body, and skin products retailer brand. It was started by John Kiehl, who sold it in 1921 to Irving Morse, a pharmacologist by profession and who later sold it to L’Oréal in 2,000 for more than $100 million. The purchase happened after years of unsuccessful attempts to purchase the store, but this time, it went through because Kiehl’s had trouble producing enough products to match increasing demand. The brand has grown more prominent after the purchase by L’Oréal, and it has found its way into most high-end retailers all over the world.
Kiehl’s is a multifunctional moisturizer that does more than keep your face moisturized. First, it contains Octinoxate, which is responsible for the absorption of UVB rays directed to the skin, thus preventing your skin from burning. The moisturizer also helps restore your skin moisture balance using squalane, which is a botanical lipid contained in the lotion. Lastly, the SPF 30 gives you 300-hour protection from the sun and ensures that your skin remains youthful and vibrant. The cream is also reasonably priced.
Clinique for Men Moisturizer SPF 21
The roots of America’s well-known and highly praised cosmetic, skincare, toiletries, and fragrance manufacturer, Clinique, can be traced back to 1968 when Vogue published an article titled “Can Great Skin Be Created?” and the idea triggered an urge in the great minds of three people. The trio included Carol Philips, who was the beauty editor of the article; Estee’s daughter in law, Evelyn Lauder; and Norman Orentreich, MD, who was a dermatologist. Before their corporation, cosmetics and dermatology were very diverse fields with nothing in common. However, they managed to find the link between the two, and in 1968, they developed the first-ever allergy-tested line with dermatological input.
Clinique moisturizer is exceptionally lightweight with an SPF of 21. It has an oil-free formula that prevents your face from feeling greasy, and it absorbs quickly into the skin. The moisturizer is also allergy-tested and benefits from a 100% fragrance-free status. The product functions effectively, and you will start noticing a change in the natural texture of your face within a week. The wrinkles will even start disappearing. Take note to keep the moisturizer away from your eyes to avoid a burning reaction though.
MDSolarSciences Daily Anti-Aging Moisturizer
The MDSolarSciences Company is a privately-owned company that was started by Dr Robert J. Friedman in 2007. The company specializes in the manufacture of skincare products besides aiding teaching programs through the provision of web-based information modules, among others. The company is primarily in the biotechnology arena, but it also functions in the drug discovery and pharmaceuticals industries.
MDSolarSciences’ cream is a lightweight moisturizer that protects your face from the sun and provides you with a flawless and even out skin. It works on all skin types, and it has a broad spectrum of SPF 30, ensuring that you are protected from the sun. The lotion uses its SolSci-X properties to prevent or treat wrinkles, sagging, and aging spots on your skin. It also utilises ProVention-R to moisturize your face and keep it firm and youthful. Other ingredients used in the moisturizer are niacinamide, peptides, and antioxidants, including vitamin C.
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Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Lotion
Aveeno is a brand under American consumer goods and pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson. The brand is all about skin and hair care products. Two brothers founded it, Albert and Sydney Musher in 1945, with their first product being Soothing Bath Treatment. Aveeno products are known for the active naturals of colloidal oats or oats extracts, and interestingly, Aveeno is derived from Avena sativa, which is the scientific name of oats. Currently, the brand operates worldwide from its headquarters in Canada.
Aveeno lotion is made of Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, and Oxybenzone as the active ingredients. It has an SPF of 50, which is enough to protect you from the sun and other environmental effects. The Oxybenzone absorbs UVA rays, and the natural beta-glucan forms a thin protective film to lock in the absorbed moisture. Its primary ingredient is oatmeal, which is best known for its ability to relieve dry and sensitive skin. You can use it as a face and body lotion.
Paula’s Choice PC4Men Daytime Protect Moisturizer
Paula’s Choice is a cosmetic brand founded in 1995 by businesswoman, makeup artist, reporter, and writer Paula Begoun. She was a first-hand victim of acne and eczema, and this is one of the reasons she studied science and later started a career as an esthetician and makeup artist. Before getting a chance to be a journalist with KIRO-TV, Begoun had started a store with a partner, to whom she later sold her shares. In 1995, after many successful undertakings, like the creation of Beautypedia.com and writing some books, she started her line of cosmetics, which she named Paula’s Choice.
PC4 moisturizer is a dye-free and fragrance-free moisturizer that cuts across all types of skins. However, it works best if you have sensitive skin and have experienced acne, rosacea, or have large pores. It is also lightweight and absorbs quickly into the skin. With an SPF of 30, the moisturizer gives your skin enough protection from the sun and prevents signs of premature aging. It also provides a perfect matte finish. Given the benefits, the product is reasonably priced and perfect for any man looking to protect his skin while not letting anyone know he’s doing so.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum
The La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique brand was started in 1975 to formulate high-performance skincare products using unique thermal water. Its founder was scientist Sheldon Pinnell, M.D., and it was among the first companies to bring physics knowledge into the manufacturing of skincare products. The company has many distribution centers, and the products are used all over the world.
Made with the best sun-protection ingredient, Mexoryl, this moisturizer is precisely what you need to protect your skin from the sun’s effects. It contains both Vitamin C and E, which give your skin a youthful texture and reduce acne and other skin spots. It also has Oxybenzone and Octisalate, which absorb UVA and UVB rays directed to the skin. The SPF 50 also ensures that no sun rays penetrate your skin.
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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
The CeraVe Company is one of the few that are only a decade or so old, yet have managed to gain a big market share and win the hearts of many customers. The US company started operating in 2005 when CeraVe dermatologists came up with a revolutionary delivery system called MVE, which they later combined with ceramides to produce their first products, Moisturizing Lotion, Moisturizing Cream, and Hydrating Cleanser. The products officially entered the market in 2006.
CeraVe AM Facial lotion is a perfect example of what you need if don’t want to spend more than five minutes in front of a mirror. First, the lotion has SPF 30, and this means you can stay under the sun for 30 hours without getting sunburnt. The ceramides and the Hyaluronic acid help keep your face moisturized for 24 hours. However, despite the consistent moisturizing, your face will hardly be greasy, and neither will it be the kind of matte that will leave the product peeling; instead, the lotion will form a perfect matte finish on your face. Even better, the moisturizer has no smell, so no one will notice that you’re wearing it.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream with Sunscreen
The original name of Olay was Oil of Olay, which was chosen by Graham Wulff as a spin of the primary ingredient of the product’s name, Lanolin. Olay is an American skincare line that has been in operation since 1952. Graham had a partnership with Jack Lowe, and they both tried the product on their wives and friends to ascertain the quality and uniqueness of the product before releasing it into the market.
This moisturizer is best known for its texture, and though it will not leave your face greasy, it will give it a perfect silky-smooth texture. Its amino-peptide complex formula will clear out spots and reduce wrinkles on your face. The anti-aging moisturizer also absorbs instantly and keeps your skin hydrated as the broad-spectrum SPF 30 keeps the sun rays from doing further damage. This moisturizer is very practical, and you might start seeing the impact on your wrinkles after a day. It does come at a pretty hefty price though.
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Supergoop! Everyday Sunscreen with Cellular Response
Supergoop was founded by Holly Thaggard in 2007 after a friend of hers was diagnosed with cancer. She came up with the brand’s first formula and the first-ever oxybenzone-free sunscreen formula. For this, she received a Gold Triangle Award from the American Academy of Dermatology. The company has continued growing and producing world-class SPF products ever since.
This Supergoop lotion is a gentle product that you will love using on yourself and your kid, not only because of its Beta-glucan ingredient that ensures enough moisture is locked it but also because it has SPF 50 protection, which is enough to keep both your skins soft, healthy, and safe from the sun. The lotion’s composition consists of natural citrus extracts, Boise de rose, and basil, all of which help keep away the unpleasant smell typical of most UV-shielding products. Besides, the product will not do a lot of damage to your pocket as it is among the least expensive currently available.
Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20
The inception of Jack Black products happened in the year 2,000 with the principal aim of helping men look great but spend less time in front of the mirror. This was and is still achieved by the production of high-quality, multi-functional products made with natural ingredients. The company has several brands, but it is most known for Schick, Playtex, and Carefree, and its body cleanser is the best in the US. The company also produces SPF moisturizers for men, and Double-Duty moisturizer is an example.
As a man, the best thing that can happen to you is an all-in-one facial moisturizer, and that’s what the Double-Duty moisturizer is all about. Besides keeping your face moisturized for the whole day, the lotion also protects it from the harsh sun using the UVB-absorbing Octinoxate and UVA-absorbing Avobenzone. With a protection level of SPF 20, the moisturizer is strong enough to keep your skin healthy when under the sun as the vitamins A and E, the parsley, and blue algae keep your skin vibrant and youthful. Even better, the ingredients are anti-irritant, so you do not have to worry about itchy skin.
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Neutrogena Men Triple Protect Face Lotion
In 1930, Emmanuel Stolaroff founded a cosmetic company called Natone. The company later expanded into skincare and hair care products, besides cosmetics. Its name also changed to Neutrogena, which is the brand responsible for Neutrogena Men Triple Protect Face Lotion. In 1940, Johnson & Johnson bought the company.
Just like most users, you will be amazed by how lightweight this moisturizer is. Besides being allergy and dermatologist-tested, it is also non-greasy and absorbs instantly into the skin. With SPF 50, this moisturizer can keep your skin free from the effects of the sun for the longest hours possible. Additionally, the lotion contains antioxidants and vitamin E, which jointly prevent your face from showing signs of premature aging, like wrinkles, sagging, fine lines, and age spots. Lastly, compared to other facial moisturizers, this Neutrogena product is quite affordable.
L’Oreal Paris Face Moisturizer with SPF 30
L’Oreal is a widely known French company that has been in the beauty industry for decades. It was founded by entrepreneur and chemist, Eugene Schueller in 1909, and his first sale was a hair dye that he single-handedly formulated and manufactured for hairdressers in Paris. The success of this first product set him to researching and innovating many other beauty products. Ever since, the company has seen several successes and bought many subsidiary brands. The company’s products are sold worldwide.
This moisturizer does the best work at skin brightening, and in your first week of use, your face will start showing signs of a more even skin tone, reduced wrinkles, and a pleasant brightness to the skin. All these are a credit to the Glycolic acid, Pro-Retinol, vitamin C, and the SPF 30 that fight to keep your skin safe from the harsh UVA and UVB rays. The lotion also contains Revitalift, which provides the right amount of moisture to your skin, and the absorption rate into the skin is superb. However, you need to keep it as far away from your eyes as possible as it does cause eye irritation and burning.
Image Prevention + Daily Matte Moisturizer Oil-Free SPF 32
Image Care is a skincare company based in Florida. It started in 2003 as a small company, with business graduate Janna Ronert as the founder. It has obviously managed to expand over the years, and its products have found their way into major stores across the world.
If you have an oily face, then this oil-free lotion is what you need to achieve your skincare goals. The utilization of the micro-sponge technology in the moisturizer helps in the absorption of the surface oils on your skin, leaving you with a shine-free texture. Meanwhile, the SPF 32 protection not only protects your skin from the harsh sun rays but also gives your face a perfect matte finish. And thanks to the apple stem cells, the moisturizer will adequately eliminate any signs of premature aging. Unfortunately, the moisturizer is more expensive than most similar products.
Mankind Anthony Day Cream
This personal-care leading company was founded in 2,000 by Anthony Sosnick, who saw the lack of quality in the grooming products for men that were available in the market then. The commercial real estate expert and entertainment venues developer had no experience whatsoever in body care products, but the lack of quality drove him toward penetrating the market.
With SPF 30, the Mankind Anthony Day Cream protects your skin from the sun and prevents wrinkles and sagging, among other aging signs. This is all due to soy and vitamin E ingredients, while the glycerin soothes your skin. The product is also a great exfoliator, and it leaves your skin smooth and healthy. Though the cream is slightly costly, it will be well worth it as your face starts evening out.
Shiseido Water Resistant + Sensitive Skin Sunscreen
Shiseido is one of the oldest body care companies that are still standing and have managed to evolve over the years. The founder was Arinobu Fukuhara in Japan, in the year 1872, and the company started as a pharmacy. Later, in 1888, it released its first sanitary toothpaste, followed by the advancement into the cosmetics industry in 1987. As they say, the rest is history, but the company has made numerous advancements and expanded its market across the world.
If you are one of those people who do not use moisturizers because of the sensitivity of your skin, you should try out Shiseido moisturizer as it is made with anti-chemical and anti-fragrance ingredients that prevent skin irritation and other skin reactions. Because of the SPF 50, this product blocks the sun effects as well as keeps your skin moisturized the whole day. The moisturizer also stands out because of the WetForce technology, so that the sunscreen won’t run when you come into contact with water or start sweating. The lotion is also an excellent choice for kids.