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14 Best Sunscreens -- and the 4 Worst

See which products will prevent your skin from looking lobster-like all summer long

April 29, 2009 | by Sarah Carrillo | 32 COMMENTS

No. 8: Hawaiian Tropic SPF 15 Plus Sunblock, $6.25 TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*
Why: The verdict: "Not greasy, smells terrific and protects just enough" readers say. It's also "perfectly scented, light and effective" and "nice for travel."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.

*At time of publication

SEE NEXT PAGE: No. 7: La Mer The SPF 18 Fluid, $63

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products mentioned

Eminence Sun Defense Minerals

6.5

Philosophy A Pigment Of Your Imagination SPF 18

5.6

Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 15 Continuous Clear...

5.1

Dermalogica Super Sensitive Face Block SPF30

9.3

Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen

9.3

Banana Boat Ultra Sunblock Lotion SPF 30

9.1

Coppertone Continuous QuickCover Lotion Spray

9.3

Kiss My Face Face Factor SPF 30 For Face & Neck

9.3

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF 55 PA+++

9.3

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion Sunscreen Broad...

8.9

La Mer The SPF 18 Fluid

9.2

Avon SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535 SPF 30...

9.2

Super City Block Oil-Free Daily Face Protector Broad...

8.8

Obagi Nu-Derm Healthy Skin Protection SPF

9.5

DDF Enhancing Sun Protection SPF 30

8.7

Jan Marini Skin Research Antioxidant Daily Face...

9.8

ZO Skin Health Oclipse Sunscreen + Primer SPF 30

9.4

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My favorite SPF products are by PTR. The powder brush is perfect for adding more during the day, the Retinol Fusion AM moisturizer has SPF 30.

by DTalksAll Friday, April 12, 2013 at 12:58PM Report as inappropriate

I want to try the clinique super city block spf 40 . I have very pale skin and burn like crazy and this is the highest spf i have seen on a face sunblock that is good quality!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by maddy_c Monday, April 8, 2013 at 04:24AM Report as inappropriate

Some are not very affordable.

by Lili04 Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 02:28AM Report as inappropriate

I love Coppertone always have always will!

by Backinaction86 Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 11:02AM Report as inappropriate

Avon SKIN SO SOFT BUG GUARD PLUS SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion, is the one I'd like to try

by EricaF123 Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 10:58AM Report as inappropriate

It's better then most not greasy but a lil heavy...

by Backinaction86 Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 10:42AM Report as inappropriate

Not the best!!

by Backinaction86 Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 10:35AM Report as inappropriate

Really expensive

by LittleBunny Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 08:28PM Report as inappropriate

I only wish some of these were more affordable...

by GingerDrink Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 10:06PM Report as inappropriate

Another good sunscreen article!!

by mhw Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 10:56AM Report as inappropriate

Loved seeing this sunscreen roundup. The Clinique City Block caught my attention since it is reasonably priced, oil free and has a decent SPF to it. Thanks!

by HeathRene Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 04:04PM Report as inappropriate

Good article wth reviews that addrssed the main concerns people have when trying to get sun protection that is effective and comfortable. As one otherperson said this is old an needs to e updated, and i is SUPERIMPORTANT so I think it should be given top priority!!

by mum21 Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 11:44PM Report as inappropriate

the sunscreen i'm using is nowhere in the list but it does it job while firming and whitening my skin at the same time...

by charlize_adrienne Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 11:10PM Report as inappropriate

The Shiseido sunscreen feels very nice on the screen and has a high spf.

by beautybody Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 09:03PM Report as inappropriate

am using banana boat... its working really well and i live in a country which never has winter

by 4getu123 Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 10:00AM Report as inappropriate

Handy sunblock list, but my favorite isn't even available for review on this website!

by tallredamanda Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 09:25AM Report as inappropriate

I've used the banana boat clear mist several times and it worked just fine for me! Also, where is neutrogena on the best list?

by sportimonki13 Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 01:05AM Report as inappropriate

interesting information.

by lazorc Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 07:05PM Report as inappropriate

great to know...sun protection is sooo important!

by jill_wieser Friday, March 2, 2012 at 06:04PM Report as inappropriate

I hated the Clinique, loved Shiseido. This list should be updated because it's so important!

by volta Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 11:23PM Report as inappropriate

me too :( elena

by AvilaTania Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 06:14AM Report as inappropriate

Not a fan of aerosal sunscreens, just don't feel like I get enough coverage.

by sarah_m Friday, August 19, 2011 at 09:31PM Report as inappropriate

I don't like using sun screen directly, it's so greasy, but I buy products with spf in them.

by Bon_Bon Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 11:19PM Report as inappropriate

No matter what I get, I have to make sure it's the "kindest" type I can since my kids have sensative skin.

by MissPurple Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 03:57PM Report as inappropriate

The DDF is discontinued, i miss it!

by elena62 Monday, May 9, 2011 at 01:40PM Report as inappropriate

I prefer natural and organic sunscreen products since you apply sunscreen everyday. You should be more conscious of ingredients.

by jewelpjm Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 01:18PM Report as inappropriate

I loooove the Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus SPF 30! I have it in the kids variety too--which goes from blue to "clear" when you've rubbed it in. Smells good, repels bugs, and protects your skin. I also love the continuous spray lotions---super easy to use. And Shiseido's is pretty good too.

by LipglossandSpandex Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 04:16PM Report as inappropriate