18 best sunscreen and after-sun products to protect your skin and hair

These broadband sunscreens and after-sun elixirs protect your skin and hair through any summer activity, from the shore to the beach club. Click through to see our top picks...

IF YOU'RE ACTIVE:
Sweat- and water-resistant sunscreens with a lightweight, breathable texture are ideal for hiking, swimming and playing in the sun.
Sun Bum 3 in 1 Leave In, $18, at Shoppers Drug Mart, trustthebum.com

Bioderma Photoderm After Sun Milk, $20, bioderma.ca

Paula's Choice Lip Screen SPF 50, $9, paulaschoice.com

Ombrelle Sport Endurance SPF 30, $20, at drugstores, department stores and mass-market retailers, garnier.ca

Garnier SkinActive Moisture Rescue SPF 15 Actively Hydrating Daily Lotion, $10, at drugstores and mass-market reailers, garnier.ca

Coppertone Clearly Sheer Spray for Body, $10, at drugstores and mass-market retailers, coppertone.ca

IF YOU HAVE LITTLE ONES:
Kid-friendly and baby-approved, these mineral-based or gentle formulas are suitable for the whole family.
Live Clean Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 45, $17, at Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart, live-clean.ca

Eminence Organic Skin Care Tropical Vanilla Body SPF 32, $52, eminenceorganics.com

Alba Botanica Kids Sunscreen Lotion, $10, Whole Foods and London Drugs, well.ca

Blistex Soft and Lush Sunscreen and Lip Protectant, $4, at drugstores and mass-market retailers, blistex.com

Eau Thermale Avène High Protection Body Spray SPF 50+, $33, at drugstores and mass-market retailers,, eau-thermale-avene.ca

Aveeno Potect + Hydrate Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60, $16, at drugstores and mass-market retailers, aveeno.ca

IF YOU'RE HITTING THE BEACH CLUB
Best worn with a Miguelina coverup, these luxurious sunscreens and soothing after-sun treatments take you from poolside to cocktail hour in a flash.
Clé de Peau Beauté Protective Fortifying Emulsion, $180, at Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Holt Renfew, holtrenfrew.com

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Aging Lip Gloss SPF 40 in Sheer Pink, $18, paulaschoice.com

Moroccan Oil Beach Wave Mousse, $30, moroccanoil.com

Vichy Ideal Soleil Double Usage After-Sun Care, $30, vichy.ca

Shiseido Ultra Sun Protection Lotion SPF 50+, $49, at Hudson's Bay, Nordstrom, Holt Refrew, Sears, Sephora, shiseido.ca

Clarins Sun Care Milk-Lotion Spray, $36, at all Clarins beauty counters, clarins.ca