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
Related Ideas
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
Sunscreen-Flavored Ice Creams
Carnival Cruise Line x Van Leeuwen Created an Unconventional Flavor
Lightweight Watery Sunscreens
Laneige's Water Bank UV Barrier Sunscreen is Super Moisturizing
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
Milky Skincare-First Sunscreens
Solar Milk Mineral SPF 40 PA Features Dragon Fruit & Goat Milk
SPF-Infused Skincare Products
Emma Lewisham Releases a New Suncare Collection with SPF 50
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
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
full-body mineral sun protection
Freaks of Nature introduces Body By Freaks
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
Shimmering Sunscreen Mousses
Vacation's Classic Whip Glow SPF 30 is Luminous and Protective
Priming Invisible Sunscreens
Vacation's Crystal SPF 50 Face Gel Doubles as a Blurring Primer
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
Convenience-Focused Sprayable Sunscreens
Dr. Squatch Expands to the Sun Care Category
UV-Blocking Hydrogel Sun Patches
dearcloud™'s UV Block Hydrogel Sun Patches are Practical
Sport-Friendly Sunscreens
The Island Sport Spritz Delivers Lightweight Sun Protection
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
Makeup-Friendly SPF Mists
Ultra Violette’s SPF Reapplication Mist Tops Up Protection on Demand
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
Organic SPF Product Launches
COOLA Launches Two New Firming and Nourishing Products
Green Tea-Inspired Sunscreens
TONYMOLY Debuts an Antioxidant-Rich Sun Care Product
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
High-Altitude SPFs
SPOOGE's Face Shots Supports Skiers, Snowboarders & Alpine Adventurers
Grocery-Inspired SPF Pop-Ups
Beauty of Joseon's Morning Moisturizer SPF Grocery is Experiential
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
Vibrant Sunscreen Packaging Designs
EltaMD's UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 Boasts Lucy Kirk Art
Eco-Friendly Moisturizing Sunscreens
Key West Aloe's Reef Safe Sunsorb is Powered by Aloe Vera
Hydrating Sun Protection Cosmetics
Eucerin Advanced Hydration Face SPF 50 Has a Light Formula
Infrared-Blocking Eyewear Designs
Solir Optics Offers Beyond UV Protection with Its Eyewear
Summer Hair Protection Sprays
Pantene Launched Its Sunkiss Glow Leave-In Treatment for Summer Hair
Dance Routine Sunscreen Campaigns
Hawaiian Tropic and Alix Earle Partnered for a New Campaign
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
Kid-Focused Mineral Gel Sunscreens
Sonrei Boasts the Kids Zinq™ Spf 60 Mineral Gel Sunscreen
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
Lightweight Serum-Like Sunscreen Formulas
Kiehl's Boasts Better Screen Miner-ALL UV Serum SPF 50+
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
Sun-Mimicking Computer Peripherals
The SunLED SunBooster Has a Webcam-Like Design
Collagen Peptide Serums
The Kiehl's 'Beyond Screen UV Serum' Features SPF 50+
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
Non-Chemical Sunscreens
Kao’s Bioré Introduces First UV Absorber-Free Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
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
Sensitive-Safe Sunscreens
Tower 28's SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 is Non-Irritating & Acne-Friendly
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
Lightweight SPF Products
The Hello Sunshine Invisible Hydrating Serum Lotion Boasts SPF 50
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
On-The-Go Skin Hydration Solutions
Naples Soap Company Unveils Its 'Sunkissed Moisturizer Stick'
Beneficial Extra-Sheer Sunscreens
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreens Come in Two New Formulations
Protective Liquid Highlighters
The Glow & Protect SPF 50+ Liquid Highlighter is Full of Benefits
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+
Sports-Ready Face Sunscreens
Banana Boat Recently Debuted the New Sport Face SPF 50
Hybrid Bug Spray Sunscreens
Avon's 'Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus' Protects from the Sun & Pests
Heroic Sunscreens
Evil Ray Positions the Sun as the Skin's Worst Enemy
Beneficial Skincare-Like Sunscreens
Banana Boat Sheer Sensitive Sunscreen is Fragrance-Free
Edible-Grade Skincare
Sunkissed by Heaven Makes Tallow-Based Moisturizer & Sunscreen
Sensitive Whipped Sunscreens
Sundae Developed a Protective, Fragrance-Free, Low-Allergen Formula
Zero-Cast Moisturizing Sunscreens
ANUA Boasts Efficiency in the Zero-Cast Sunscreen Category
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
Green-Tinted Sunscreens
EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Protects Skin and Integrates Color-Correcting Tech
Accessible Skincare Gadgets
InventHelp Showcases a Hands-Free Lotion Applicator
Accessible SPF Pop-Ups
LOOKFANTASTIC's What The SPF?! Pop-Up Makes Sun Care Simple & Fun
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
Gentle Broad Spectrum Sunscreens
The CōTZ Sensitive Non-Tinted Mineral Sunscreen is Non-Irritating
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
Antibacterial Coating-Free Drink Carriers
The Sunshing S+ Pure Thermos Has a Stainless Steel Build
Air-Derived Protein Supplements
Solar Foods and Sensapure Flavors Partnered for a New Product
Whipped Sun Care Foams
Sundae Body Makes Whipped SPF50 Sunscreen & Crackling After Sun Foams
Slim Protective Lipsticks
The Skinny Satin Lipstick SPF 30 by Alamea Goes Beyond Hydration
UV-Protective Tropical Lip Balms
Hawaiian Tropic Introduced Its New Lip Balm SPF 30
Hyperreal Safety Installations
Sunburnt Car by TBWA\Eleven Visualizes In-Car UV Exposure
Scented Body Sunscreens
Native Sunscreen Makes Protection Rewarding with Fragrant Notes
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
UV-Blocking Serums
SOFINA iP Expands UV Protection for Blemish-Prone Skin
Comprehensive Suncare Collections
Kopari Beauty Debuts Three New Products in the Suncare Category
Sun Safety Docu-Series
The Burning Truth by La Roche-Posay Protects & Educates Gen Zalpha
Sunlight Tracking Apps
SunSeek Helps Track Sunlight For Better Circadian Health And Vitamin D
Adaptable Sun Protection Creams
clé de peau Launches Its UV Protective Emulsion for Body
Tinted Tanning Sprays
3VERYBODY's Life Proof Self Tan is a Non-Orange Spray with a Pleasant Scent
Glow-Enhancing Sunscreens
Volition Beauty Boasts the Getaway Glow SPF 30 Radiant Sunscreen
Location-Based UV Tracker Apps
The 'Sun Day' App Helps Users Stay Abreast of Their Sun Exposure