A high SPF doesn’t mean you can go hours without reapplying -- you should be sure to reapply sunscreen after every two hours in the sun, even if you don’t burn easily
Photo: Camerique Archive/Getty Images Sunscreen is a year-round necessity. But when temperatures rise, and our Instagram feeds fill up with Rockaway Beach tacos, we’re all a little more aware of making sure we’re wearing the right sunscreen. Jennifer Stein, a dermatologist at NYU Langone Health, says everyone should generally look for sunscreens with broad-spectrum coverage and an SPF of 30 or higher — but notes that a high SPF doesn’t mean you can go hours without reapplying.
$28 at Dermstore Buy Best sunscreens for acne-prone skin Tizo 2 Non-Tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 As an acne sufferer, I’m majorly anxious about putting sunscreen on my face. Will this clog my pores? Will it make me break out? Greenfield advises that, “as a general guideline,” those with acne-prone skin “stay away from any generic pharmacy brands, because they tend not to have the best formulations.
$53 at Dermstore Buy $55 at Rescue Spa Buy Best sunscreens for dry skin EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 $25 If you have dry skin and wear moisturizer with SPF, you may think you’re protected, but Greenfield says that “it’s never enough to just get sunscreen from your moisturizer because it gets diluted.” Instead she recommends layering a moisturizing sunscreen for adequate protection. The hyaluronic acid in this EltaMD sunscreen will keep skin hydrated as well as protected.
$55 at Amazon Buy $55 at Amazon Buy Best sunscreen for sensitive skin Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen — Baby SPF 30 Plus Greenfield is a big fan of Blue Lizard sunscreen: “They’re an Australian brand, so they take their sunscreen very seriously as [Australia] has the highest rate of melanoma.” While made for babies, this sunscreen is also good for adults with sensitive skin as it’s free of any parabens, chemicals, or fragrances that can cause irritation.
$21 at Dermstore Buy Best sunscreens for swimming outdoors Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion WetForce Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ Dermatologist Dr. Kenneth Howe says this sunscreen offers protection even after spending hours in the water. His wife, an avid surfer, likes the formula because it feels smooth and doesn’t leave a white cast.
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