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Surf's up and sun's out! Before you hit the beach or head to Balboa Park, make sure to slip, slather and slop on your SPFs.
Here's the run-down on the best sunscreen products from right here in San Diego:

Best Tinted Sunscreen: CLEARSTEM YouAreSunshine Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+
YOUARESUNSHINE is an antioxidant-rich, ultra-sheer, weightless, and scentless tinted sunscreen with SPF 50+. It contains calming botanicals for a velvety finish & beautiful blurring effect. It is non-toxic & contains zero pore cloggers.
Get 15% with code LOCALLYWELL at checkout.
$42, clearstemskincare.com

Best Face Moisturizer: Coola Organic Sunscreen Full Spectrum Sun Silk Drops
This lightweight facial moisturizer offers broad spectrum SPF 30 UVA/UVB coverage from the sun plus helps protect from the damaging effects of blue light and digital overexposure. Since it's so lightweight you can even blend it in with your favorite moisturizer or makeup.
$48, coola.com

Best for Everyday Wear (Body): San Diego Natural Soap Company Pacific Mango SPF 30
Sunscreen isn't only for your face - your hands, arms and legs need it, too! Originally crafted for exclusive use at local spas and resorts, this lightweight, full spectrum sunscreen is perfect for everyday. Plus the enticing mango scent gives it a tropical touch and leaves you feeling like you're on vacation.
$34, sandiegosoap.com

Best for Lips: Sunshine Rituals Lip Balm
100% plant-based, enjoy Sunshine Rituals signature sunshine scent blended together with light, herbal-infused jojoba and sea buckthorn oils on your lips for 30+ minutes of solar protection. Apply generously to keep your lips hydrated, moist and support healthy collagen formation.
$22, sunshinerituals.com

Best Surfing Sunscreen: Surf Durt Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 30
Local brand Surf Durt's all-natural, reef-safe, high-performance broad spectrum sunscreen is fantastic for water sports. This good stuff heals and hydrates, protecting your gentle skin against all the toughest elements you put it through.
$28, surfdurt.com
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