TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.8*
Why it's great: Reviewers say this sunscreen is both gentle and effective. "I love the smell, texture, oil control and sunblock protection," one reader writes. "It's a wonderful product. It's pricey, but a little goes a long, long, long way." Those with sensitive skin in particular fawn over this product. More highlights? Tiny micro-sponges (for oil control), quick absorption and a weightless feel. Convinced yet?
Whether we like it or not, sunscreen is a must for all of us. And according to Heidi Waldorf, M.D., of Waldorf Dermatology & Laser Associates in Nanuet, NY, we need "an SPF of at least 15 daily." For prolonged sun exposure (anything more than the incidental exposure you might get from driving or working near a window), she recommends an SPF of 30 above with a water-resistant formula. She also suggests choosing a sunscreen containing titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, avobenzone or mexoryl as its active ingredient.
The amount of sunscreen you apply is also vital. Waldorf recommends "a shot glass full of sunscreen" for the average adult and reapplying "every one to two hours while outdoors." We'll admit that doesn't sound like a fun way to spend your summer, but with these reader-approved products, maybe it won't seem like such a chore.
