One thing is for sure when it comes to SPF: It’s extremely important to wear it regularly, both for your skin’s health and look. But not all sunscreen is created equal.
- Spreads and absorbs easily
- No white cast
- Not oily or sticky
This Rodan + Fields SPF for both body and face was the winner of the GH Beauty Lab’s most recent body sunscreens test. In Lab evaluations, 100% of testers agreed it was easy to apply, absorbed well, didn’t leave white residue on skin, didn’t feel greasy or tacky and didn’t stain fabrics.
“I honestly loved everything about this sunscreen,” a tester raved. “I found myself picking it up daily.” Another remarked that “it felt similiar to applying a moisturizing lotion.”
• SPF 50
• Active type: Chemical
• Active ingredients: Avobenzone (2.8%), Homosalate (9.6%), Octisalate (4.8%), Octocrylene (9.6%)
• Water resistance: 80 minutes
• Price per ounce: ~$6.80
- Not drying or irritating
- Soaks in quickly
- Non-greasy
- Affordably-priced
The Hawaiian Tropic drugstore bargain excelled across the board in GH Beauty Lab evaluations, earning perfect scores for not drying or irritating skin. It rated highly for easy absorption, not feeling tacky or oily, having a pleasant aroma and rinsing off easily. The formula also ranked near the top for sun protection and not leaving white residue on skin.
In addition, its “beachy” scent was total crowd-pleaser, even with testers who tend to be especially critical about scent. “It worked perfectly,” a tester marveled.
• SPF 50
• Active type: Chemical
• Active ingredients: Avobenzone (2.7%), Homosalate (9%), Octisalate (4%), Octocrylene (5%)
• Water resistance: 80 minutes
• Price per ounce: ~$1.49
