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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Triple-Benefit Lip Balms
The Sun Bum Tinted Lip 30 SPF Moisturizing Lip Balms Come in Three Shades
Blue Light Awareness Campaigns
The Vaseline Screen Block Campaign Informs Gamers of Hidden Damage
Protective Tinted Skincare
Tinted Face Care Combines Skincare, SPF and Natural Color
Lightweight Watery Sunscreens
Laneige's Water Bank UV Barrier Sunscreen is Super Moisturizing
Sunscreen-Flavored Ice Creams
Carnival Cruise Line x Van Leeuwen Created an Unconventional Flavor
Plant-Derived PDRN Sunscreens
VT PDRN Air Cloud Sunscreen is Lightweight, Hydrating & Protective
Adventure-Ready SPF Sticks
Gun Ana's Multi Guard Stick SPF 50 Shields Against UV Rays, Wind & Cold
Melanin-Focused Sun Ranges
Black Girl Sunscreen Protects and Nourishes Melaninated Skin
Sun Protection Laundry Boosters
SunClad Adds Sun Protection to Clothes in the Wash
Serum-Inspired SPF Formulas
Summer Fridays Launched Its ShadeDrops SPF 50 Mineral Milk Sunscreen
Milky Skincare-First Sunscreens
Solar Milk Mineral SPF 40 PA Features Dragon Fruit & Goat Milk
Transparency-First SPF Lip Balms
Playface Connects with Gen Z by Establishing Trust
Milky Hydrating Sunscreens
The Milky Sunscreen SPF 50 Combines Protection & Sun Damage Correction
Whipped Purple Sunscreens
Major Fade Disco Block Addresses Current & Future Discoloration
Reimagined SPF-Infused Moisturizers
Murad’s Superactive SPF 50 Moisturizers are 3-in-1 Staples
Lightweight Refreshing Sunscreens
Aquatica UV Defense Sunscreen Has an Herb Cool Complex
Advanced UV Filters
FDA Approves Bemotrizinol for Broader Sunscreen Protection
3-In-1 SPF Creams
Garnier’s Vitamin C SPF Brightens and Protects
Lightweight Fluid Sunscreens
BYOMA's Ultralight Face Fluid SPF Protects, Hydrates and Soothes
Jumbo Sun Sticks
Shiseido Launched a Larger Version of Its Cult SPF Stick
Microbiome-Friendly Sunscreens
Sun Matters' Light Serum SPF5O Protects & Supports Natural Balance
Lightweight Barrier-Boosting SPFs
BYOMA's Lightweight Fluid Protects While Reinforcing Skin Health
Revealing SPF Activations
The Olay Solarium Highlights the Importance of Proper Sun Protection
Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen Serums
The Ordinary's UV Filters SPF 45 Serum Hydrates and Protects
Design-Forward Suncare Products
Banana Boat's SmartMist Has a Dual-Mode Refillable Spray System
Cooling Gel Sunscreens
Garnier Super UV Cooling Watergel Sunscreen Features Refreshing Actives
Sport-Friendly Sunscreens
The Island Sport Spritz Delivers Lightweight Sun Protection
UV Sensor Stickers
Burn Notice by barrière is an Artful Reminder to Reapply Sunscreen
Dance Routine Sunscreen Campaigns
Hawaiian Tropic and Alix Earle Partnered for a New Campaign
SPF-Primer Hybrids
U Beauty's Multimodal Sheer Mineral Sunscreen is Protective & Blurring
Fun-Filled Sunscreen Campaigns
Supergoop! x Liza Koshy Make SPF Fun with the 'Feel Super' Campaign
Watermelon-Infused Sunscreens
The Watermelon Cooling SPF 50+ PA++++ Sunscreen is Multifunctional
Makeup-Friendly SPF Mists
Ultra Violette’s SPF Reapplication Mist Tops Up Protection on Demand
Grab-and-Go Protective Skincare
Giving's Skincare Set for Kids Keeps Comforting Products on Hand
AI-Powered Sun Protection Advisors
Revieve x SunSolve MD Debut the SunSolve Skincare Advisor
Next-Gen UV Sunscreens
Neutrogena Explores New UV Filters to Improve Daily Sun Protection
UV Protection Developments
L'Oreal Research & Innovation Japan Unveils Self-Repairing UV Tech
Skin-Caring SPF Collections
SPOOGE Shares High-Performance, Derm-Developed Formulas
Men's SPF Daily Moisturizers
The Rock's PAPATUI Brand Spotlights Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30
Triple-Protection Skincare Serums
The Omy Lab SPF 50+ Mineral Solar Serum is Multipurpose
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Performance-Driven Sunscreen Ranges
Carpe Sweat Resistant Sunscreen is Mineral-Based
Bi-Phase Sun Serums
Typology's Sun Serum Stimulates Tanning with Activating Ingredients
High-Altitude SPFs
SPOOGE's Face Shots Supports Skiers, Snowboarders & Alpine Adventurers
UV Ticket Initiatives
La Roche-Posay Italy's Buoni Sole Helps to Protect Outdoor Workers
AI Sun Care Billboards
The Burnable Billboard Shows Damage Caused to Human Skin in Real-Time
Korean Sun Care Lines
dearcloud™ Debuts Two New Body Sunscreens with SPF 30 PA++++ Protection
Gen Z Sun Care Campaigns
indu's Latest Initiative Aims to Improve Teen SPF Application Habits
Grocery-Inspired SPF Pop-Ups
Beauty of Joseon's Morning Moisturizer SPF Grocery is Experiential
Summer Hair Protection Sprays
Pantene Launched Its Sunkiss Glow Leave-In Treatment for Summer Hair
Luxury Self-Tanning Gels
Christian Dior Expands Its Offerings with the Solar Self-Tanning Line
Eco-Friendly Moisturizing Sunscreens
Key West Aloe's Reef Safe Sunsorb is Powered by Aloe Vera
Infrared-Blocking Eyewear Designs
Solir Optics Offers Beyond UV Protection with Its Eyewear
Next-Gen Mineral Sunscreens
The One by Good Weather Skin Was Made to Feel Like Luxury Skincare
Hydrating Acne-Safe Sunscreens
Sofie Pavitt Face Screentime Was Made for Acne-Prone Skin
Scented Sunscreen Formulations
Skylar Debuts Festival-Ready SPF Mist With Signature Fragrance
Clean Tone-Inclusive Sunscreens
Youth To The People's Youthscreen is Transparent & Hydrating
Skin-Protecting Makeup Primers
Supergoop Launches a New Skincare and Makeup Fusion Product at Ulta
Convenience-Focused Sprayable Sunscreens
Dr. Squatch Expands to the Sun Care Category
Vegan Collagen Sunscreens
This Mineral Priming Lotion is Protective, Hydrating and Smoothing
Hybrid Composite Sunscreens
Kolmar UV-Duo Plus Technology is Targeted for the K-Beauty Market
Sun Awareness Campaigns
Canadian Dermatology Association Seeks to Educate and Protect
Priming Mineral Sunscreens
Naked Sundays' CabanaMilk Supports the Skin Barrier & Hydrates
Full-Body Mineral Sun Protection
Freaks of Nature Introduces Body By Freaks
Musician-Inspired Sunscreen Campaigns
Cien Sun Mr SPF 30.5 Celebrates Pitbull and Sun Protection
Collagen Peptide Serums
The Kiehl's 'Beyond Screen UV Serum' Features SPF 50+
Survey-Backed Sunscreen Campaigns
Banana Boat Debuts the Get Outside Stat Campaign
Watermelon-Infused Daily Sunscreens
Glow Recipe Launches the 'Watermelon Glow Dew Shield SPF 30'
Multi-Functional Lip Products
Oneskin Recently Introduced the OS-01 LIP SPF
Radiant Hydration-Focused Sunscreens
NecessaryGood's Protected & Hydrated SPF 50 Has Arrived
Hydrating Non-Greasy Sunscreens
TOCOBO Launches New FDA Compliant Sunscreens
Zinc-Infused SPF Launches
Ultra Violette Showcases its New Product: Future Fluid Sunscreen
Protective Nail Care Treatments
Fiabila's SPF50+ Nude Veil Features UVA/UVB Nail Guard Tech
Athlete-Approved Sun Protection Garments
The Outerknown Sun Collection Features UPF 50+ Protection
Sensitive-Safe Sunscreens
Tower 28's SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 is Non-Irritating & Acne-Friendly
Performance Sun Care Brands
Outbound Highlighted Its Three-Step Performance Sun Care System
Airy Sunscreen Foams
Sun Dreams by Pacifica Beauty is Illuminating & Skincare-Infused
Collaborative Sun Protection Initiatives
La Roche-Posay and Soho House Focus on Sun Care
Protective Skin-Brightening Cosmetics
Tanologist Super Shield Offers UV Protection and More
Sun Care Hotel Collabs
Groupe GM and Hei Poa Curated a Protective, Soothing Sun Care Hotel Line
Sunscreen-Toting Sunglasses
Supergoop! SuperShades Carry Sun Protection in Custom Charms
Sunlight-Imitating Indoor Devices
SunLED Life Science Unveils the SunBooster at MWC Barcelona
Inclusive Tinted Sunscreens
Beauty of Joseon's Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen Features SPF 40
Cause-Benefitting Sunscreen Milks
Solara Suncare Debuts a ProjectThat Gives Back to the Community
GenAI Sunscreen Tests
The SPF Truth Booth Shows People Their Future Skin With & Without Sunscreen
Humorous Sunscreen Spots
John Cena Stars in Neutrogena's 'Sunscreen You Can’t See' Ad
SPF Comedy Specials
e.l.f. SKIN's Sunhinged Brings Awareness to Foundational Sun Care
Sun Protection Retailer Activations
This ALDI Giveaway Offers Free Bottles of Lacura Sunscreen
Winter SPF Campaigns
Golfer Justin Thomas Unites with WearSPF to Promote Winter Sun Protection
Barrier-Boosting Soap Ranges
Lifebuoy is Evolving from Germ Protection to Science-Led Skin Health
All-Day Sun Care Systems
SONNI's SunDay / SunDown System Protects and Restores Skin
Dewy Sunscreen Sticks
The TULA Skincare Protect + Go Stick Provides Shielding with a Swipe
Reef-Safe Mineral Sunscreens
Saltyface Debuts Daily Sun Shield with Skincare-Infused Formula
Vibrant Sunscreen Packaging Designs
EltaMD's UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 Boasts Lucy Kirk Art
Branded Sunscreen Sprays
Supreme X Coppertone Sunscreen Spray is a Limited-Edition SPF50 Sunscreen
On-The-Go Skin Hydration Solutions
Naples Soap Company Unveils Its 'Sunkissed Moisturizer Stick'
Clip-and-Go Mineral Sunscreens
Kids SPF50 Fluid Silk Mineral Sunscreen PRO is More Than Protective
Summer-Ready Pet Kits
The Divine Canine Summer Essentials Kit Features Sunscreen & More
Beneficial Extra-Sheer Sunscreens
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreens Come in Two New Formulations
Full-Spectrum Protection Sunglasses
Zenni Optical's Zunscreen Defends Against UV and More
Hybrid Sun-Protecting Insect Creams
MosquitMed's 2in1 Sun Protection Cream Offers Outdoor Safety
Active Ingredient Sunscreens
IDC Dermo Unveils The Innovative SOLIS+ Anti-Aging Defense SPF 50+
Hybrid Bug Spray Sunscreens
Avon's 'Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus' Protects from the Sun & Pests
Edible-Grade Skincare
Sunkissed by Heaven Makes Tallow-Based Moisturizer & Sunscreen
Beneficial Skincare-Like Sunscreens
Banana Boat Sheer Sensitive Sunscreen is Fragrance-Free
Heroic Sunscreens
Evil Ray Positions the Sun as the Skin's Worst Enemy
Adventure-Tested SPF Collections
The Sunski SPF System Was Made for People Who Live Life Outside
Sensitive Whipped Sunscreens
Sundae Developed a Protective, Fragrance-Free, Low-Allergen Formula
Jelly Multi-Shield Sunscreens
Ausmetics' Sunscreen Gel Features a Dual Microcapsule System
Sensorial SPF Collections
Coco & Eve's Sunny Honey Protect is Designed as a "SPF Wardrobe"
Skin-Nourishing Sun Care Cosmetics
These New Hawaiian Tropic Products Come in Two Formulations
Comprehensive Outdoor Protection Sprays
Bullfrog Sunscreen's Flagship Also Protects from Bugs
Swipe-On Protective Luminizers
The Glowscreen Sunlighter Stick SPF 45 Doubles as a Highlighter
Glow-Enhancing Sun Care Products
Australian Gold® Debut Three New Launches for the Warmer Months
Continuous-Spray Bug Sunscreens
Australian Gold's Sunscreen Offers Dual Protection Against Insects
Makeup-Friendly Sunblock Sticks
The Every Sun Day Invisible Korean Sunscreen Stick has SPF 40
Accessible Skincare Gadgets
InventHelp Showcases a Hands-Free Lotion Applicator
Advanced Sun Care Solutions
SunsolveMD's Products Provide More Than Everyday Protection
Protective Setting Sprays
ONE/SIZE's On ‘Til Dawn with SPF 28 Tops Up Sun Care with a Spritz
SPF Product Reformulations
Glow Recipe's New Watermelon Glow Dew Shield SPF 30 Formula Wont Pill
Daily Skin-Enriching SPFs
Heaven Skincare Debuts Prism Protection, Offering Powerful Skin Benefits
Protective Masculine Moisturizers
Brickell Daily Defense SPF 20 Face Moisturizer is Oil-Free
SPF Education Pop-Ups
Lookfantastic and Lancaster's Wear Your Stripes Tackled SPF Misinformation
Sun Care Awareness Tours
Sun Bum Launches the 'Trust The Bum Tour'
Protective Body Oils
Supergoop! Launched Glow Oil SPF 50 Body Oil in Two Coastal Scents
Accessible SPF Pop-Ups
LOOKFANTASTIC's What The SPF?! Pop-Up Makes Sun Care Simple & Fun
Skin Defense Foundations
TONAL Cosmetics' sunveil Foundation is Formulated with SPF 50
Ultra-Fast Absorption Facial Sunscreens
Banana Boat Sport Face SPF 50 Leaves No White Residue
Air-Derived Protein Supplements
Solar Foods and Sensapure Flavors Partnered for a New Product
Slim Protective Lipsticks
The Skinny Satin Lipstick SPF 30 by Alamea Goes Beyond Hydration
Ayurvedic Baby Sunscreens
Baby Forest Released a Plant-Based SPF Lotion for Young Children
Hyperreal Safety Installations
Sunburnt Car by TBWA\Eleven Visualizes In-Car UV Exposure
Sun Safety Docu-Series
The Burning Truth by La Roche-Posay Protects & Educates Gen Zalpha
Sunscreen Ingredient-Analyzing Tools
Dieux Skin Boasts the Sunscreen Ingredient Analyzer
Sun Safety Movements
La Roche-Posay's #DermsAgainstBurns Takes on the Burn Lines Challenge
Sunlight Tracking Apps
SunSeek Helps Track Sunlight For Better Circadian Health And Vitamin D
Full-Coverage Baby Uv Garments
Dillos' Sun Onesie Will Come in Handy During the Summer Months
Glow-Enhancing Sunscreens
Volition Beauty Boasts the Getaway Glow SPF 30 Radiant Sunscreen
Baby-Specific Sunscreen Sticks
Blue Lizard Baby Mineral SPF 50 is Pocket-Sized and Ready to Swipe
Location-Based UV Tracker Apps
The 'Sun Day' App Helps Users Stay Abreast of Their Sun Exposure