The winner of the GH Beauty Lab’s most recent face sunscreen test, Vichy came out on top in almost every category. It earned the best score for being easily to apply, making skin feel hydrated, and not leaving a white cast, being sticky, causing breakouts or irritation or interferring with makeup.
An impressive 100% of testers agreed it had an appealing texture. The formula ranked highest at effectively protected skin from sunburn. Users disagreed on its scent: some adored it while others were put off by it. “It blended in easily and didn’t leave a white film and was also very moisturizing without being greasy,” a tester noted. Another reported: “My skin looks/feels more healthy and vibrant after using this.”
• SPF 30
• Active type: Chemical
• Active ingredients: Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (5%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (7%)
• Water resistance: None
• Price per ounce: ~$23.07
For a lightweight, more affordable option, this GH Beauty Lab top-tested Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen rated well for not inflaming skin and gives an grease-free matte finish. The fast-absorbing liquid ranked well among testers at not leaving a visible white film on skin or running into eyes. Users also found it has a pleasant, mild aroma.
Two testers’ takes: “It went on smooth, soaked in quickly and had a nice ‘vacation-y’ coconut scent with no sticky oily feel,” and “works much better than anything I have used.”
• SPF 50
• Active type: Chemical and mineral
• Active ingredients: Homosalate (8%), Octisalate (4.5%), Octocrylene (5.7%), Zinc Oxide (7.3%)
• Water resistance: 80 minutes
• Price per ounce: ~$1.66
