Sunscreen is one of those skincare steps I rarely want to skip, but I also don’t think protecting my skin should require spending a fortune.

I tend to look for formulas that feel comfortable enough for everyday use, sit nicely under makeup, and don’t leave me wishing I could wash my face five minutes after applying them. Over time, I’ve found a few affordable options that make the morning routine much easier.

1. Pyunkang Yul Moisture Soothing Sun Cream

Pyunkang Yul’s Moisture Soothing Sun Cream is the kind of sunscreen I reach for when I want my skin to feel comfortable rather than heavily coated. The texture has a moisturizing quality that works nicely when my skin feels a little dry in the morning. I like that it doesn’t make sunscreen application feel like a separate, fussy step in my routine. Instead, it blends into the rest of my skincare without making my face feel overloaded.

2. e.l.f. SKIN Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF 30

Some mornings I want sunscreen to do a little more for my complexion, and that’s where e.l.f. Cosmetics SKIN Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF 30 comes in. Rather than leaving the skin looking flat, this formula gives it a noticeable luminous effect. I think of it almost as the sunscreen version of reaching for a glowy primer. On days when I’m keeping my makeup minimal, that extra radiance can make my skin look more awake without needing several complexion products.

3. Dr.Ceuracle Cica Regen Vegan Sun SPF50+ PA++++

For days when I’m more focused on a higher level of sun protection, Dr.Ceuracle Cica Regen Vegan Sun SPF50+ PA++++ is the one that catches my attention. The cica-focused formula gives this sunscreen a skincare-oriented feel, while the SPF50+ PA++++ rating makes it an appealing option for regular daytime protection. I like having a product like this around when I know I’ll be outside longer or simply want a stronger sunscreen option in my routine.

Affordable sunscreen doesn’t have to mean settling for a boring formula. These three give me different reasons to reach for sunscreen every morning, whether I’m after a moisturized finish, a little extra glow, or SPF50+ protection.