Shiseido’s luxe SPF earned the highest score in GH Beauty Lab testing for not making skin feel dehydrated, making it a perfect match for those with dry skin types. It also ranked highly for rinsing off easily, not leaving a white film on skin, and having a pleasant fragrance. Note that some users found it felt runny and slippery on skin.
One tester loved “the silky feel when the product was applied — felt luxurious and more like a moisturizer than a sunscreen!” Another user’s take: “Quite light and fresh; this is actually one of the best lotion sunscreens I think I have ever used.”
• SPF 50
• Active type: Chemical
• Active ingredients: Avobenzone (2.3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (5%)
• Water resistance: 80 minutes
• Price per ounce: ~$9.80
A GH Beauty Lab test winner, this innovative clear gel Julep sunscreen is lightweight and super-easy to apply with no greasy feeling or white cast left behind. It excelled in Lab tests, earning perfect scores for not causing breakouts or running into or stinging eyes. A true universal product, we found it performed well on all skin types, including oily and acne-prone and all skin tones from fair to dark.
“It didn’t feel oily, sticky, or leave a white or gray cast on my skin,” a tester commented. “This is extremely important to me because I already have oily skin, so I’m always looking for products that work well to combat my skin’s natural oil and this did that.” Another reported that “it didn’t break me out.”
• SPF 40
• Active type: Chemical
• Active ingredients: Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (8%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (2.6%)
• Water resistance: None
• Price per ounce: ~$20
