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The Best and Worst Sunscreens

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

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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."

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See Next Page: No. 7: La Mer The SPF 18 Fluid, $63

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Coppertone Continuous QuickCover Lotion Spray

Average Member Rating: 9.3

Avon SKIN SO SOFT BUG GUARD PLUS SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion

Average Member Rating: 9.1

Dermalogica Super Sensitive Face Block SPF30

Average Member Rating: 9.2

Clinique Super City Block Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 40

Average Member Rating: 9.5

Buy it for $19.00

Kiss My Face Face Factor SPF 30 For Face & Neck

Average Member Rating: 9.3

Buy it for $7.67 - $10.39

Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen

Average Member Rating: 9.3

Eminence Sun Defense Minerals

Average Member Rating: 7.1

Buy it for $43.05 - $58.00

Jan Marini Skin Research Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant

Average Member Rating: 9.8

Buy it for $48.00 - $48.00

Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 15 Continuous Clear Spray

Average Member Rating: 5.0

Banana Boat Ultra Sunblock Lotion SPF 30

Average Member Rating: 9.2

DDF DAILY MATTE SPF 15

Average Member Rating: 3.8

DDF ENHANCING SUN PROTECTION SPF 30

Average Member Rating: 8.7

Obagi Nu-Derm Healthy Skin Protection SPF

Average Member Rating: 9.5

Buy it for $11.25 - $44.00

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF 55 PA+++

Average Member Rating: 9.3

La Mer The SPF 18 Fluid

Average Member Rating: 9.3

Buy it for $65.00 - $105.00

Philosophy A Pigment Of Your Imagination SPF 18

Average Member Rating: 5.6

Hawaiian Tropic SPF 15 Plus Sunblock

Average Member Rating: 8.9

ZO Skin Health Oclipse Sunscreen + Primer SPF 30

Average Member Rating: 9.6

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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