Here's what to look for when choosing a mineral sunscreen, and the 7 best ones at every budget

Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Liquid Face Sunscreen SPF 50, $11.79

If you're looking for an affordable mineral option, this is it.

Neutrogena has a range of sunscreens for different skin types. The Sensitive Skin Liquid Face Sunscreen is a thin, lightweight formula that's hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, oil-free, and perfect for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin. It's non-comedogenic, too, so it won't cause breakouts and feels weightless under makeup or on its own.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Brush, $65

Applying sunscreen in the morning under your makeup is important, but you won't be protected all day unless you reapply. Most sunscreens need to be applied every two hours to stay effective. If you're wearing a face of makeup, reapplying a lotion can be difficult — do you take off the makeup and do it all over again? Or, do you rub more lotion on top of your look and just risk it all? This powder sunscreen solves that conundrum.

The Sunforgettable Sunscreen brush is easy to carry around and use. The tube twists up to reveal a brush that deposits the product for you, and when you're done it fits easily into your purse of pocket. And don't think that just because it's powder it's any less effective — a sweep of this brush over your face will keep your makeup set and cover skin with a protective SPF 50. Dr. Engelhard also uses a powder sunscreen brush to reapply during the day.

Farmacy Green Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $36

This mineral sunscreen uses a few unexpected ingredients to bolster protection from UVA and UVB rays. Alongside titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, the formula includes marigold and black chokeberry extracts. These natural antioxidants not only guard skin against environmental pollutants, but also protect against the blue light emitted from our smartphones, computers, and tablets.

This formula is lightweight, not greasy, and doesn't leave any residue on your face. It's my personal choice for my morning routine. I'm always sure to rub some of this onto my face, whether I'm wearing a foundation with added SPF or not. It goes on smooth, blends in nicely, and doesn't really smell like anything.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, $33.50 With more than 60 beauty awards and over 1,000 Amazon reviews, La Roche-Posay's Anthelios sunscreen is a favorite among dermatologists and beauty editors alike. It's also our top pick for the best facial sunscreen you can buy. The brand's exclusive Cell-Ox Shield technology — a combination of physical sun filters and antioxidants — provides broad spectrum protection and further protects skin from free radicals, which cause photoaging. You can choose from a lightly tinted or non-tinted version, and while the tinted one doesn't pride enough coverage to replace a foundation, it at least reduces the appearance of any film on the skin, especially if you have a darker complexion. While many sunscreens are thick, this lightweight formula is liquidy like a serum, which makes it almost melt into your skin. On some busy mornings, I have run out of the house with only this on my face and still felt like I had lathered on a hydrating moisturizer.

Supergoop! 100% Mineral Smooth and Poreless Matte Screen SPF 40, $38

Supergoop!'s Smooth and Poreless Matte sunscreen wants to be your makeup primer, too. It's formulated with natural ingredients like mulberry root to brighten and even skin tone, as well as butterfly bush extract to protect against blue light, which our skin is constantly exposed to these days. A matte finish makes sure you won't look greasy on hot, sweaty summer days. If you're looking for a one-stop mineral sunscreen, one that can be the only thing you put on before leaving the house, this is a great option.

Naturally Serious Mineral Sun Defense Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30, $34

If you like to keep your morning routine minimal, this mineral sunscreen is a great choice. It's a hydrating moisturizer as well as a physical sunscreen, featuring ingredients like Argan Oil, Vitamin E, and Squalane that work to soften skin like your favorite morning cream would. It also gives an antioxidant boost to protect skin from free-radical damage. The formula is lightly tinted, but the color is universal and made to seamlessly blend no matter your skin tone.