Is there a difference between face and body sunscreen?

As far as sun protection goes, according to Frey, the only real difference between face and body sunscreen is the size of the bottle it’s sold in. You don’t need to buy a separate bottle of sunscreen for your face if you don’t want to. There are some great combo products labeled for face and body, such as La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60.

That said, your face is often more sensitive than the rest of your body, so many people prefer a lightweight, nongreasy sunscreen formulated specifically for the face, especially for everyday wear. These are less likely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or irritate skin. Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 fits these criteria nicely.

You should also avoid using spray sunscreens on your face since it isn’t safe to inhale them. If you’re in a pinch, spray the sunscreen on your hand first and rub it in.

Stick sunscreens, such as Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face and Body Stick SPF 70, make a nice on-the-go alternative and are easy to apply to the delicate skin around your eyes.