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22 Sunscreens for People Who Hate Sunscreen

Stop cursing under your breath and try one of these editor-approved sunscreens
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The Deal Breaker: Your Sunscreen Doesn't Work As Hard As You Do
Your Holy Grail Product: SkinCeuticals Sport UV Defense SPF 50, $40

Why You'll Love It:
In the words of our beauty editor, this stuff does not budge. SkinCeuticals tested this sunscreen on runners across multiple marathons to find a formula that wouldn't run when faced with extreme conditions. The product also protects against heat stress with the addition of plankton extract. And you don't have to be running 26.2 miles to splurge on this stuff -- it's just as suitable for sweaty days laying poolside.

Or Try:
Shiseido Sun Protection Lotion WetForce for Sensitive Skin and Children, $42
This mineral sunscreen is free of all the baddies -- parabens, alcohol and fragrances -- so it's won't irritate even the most sensitive of skin. The lightweight lotion sinks in immediately and feels like you're wearing nothing. Its matte finish means sand won't stick to it. But its real standout feature is its WetForce technology -- the waterproof formula becomes even more powerful when exposed to water or sweat, so you can be sure it won't budge.

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The Deal Breaker: It Makes You A Sticky Magnet for Everything
Your Holy Grail Product: Banana Boat SunComfort Clear UltraMist Sunscreen, $7.99

Why You'll Love It: For me, the most annoying part about wearing body sunscreen is that it makes my body a magnet for sand, dog hair, dirt -- basically, all things I don't want stuck to my body. Enter: This sunscreen. The mist dries quickly upon application, and contains a unique formula that makes it so easy to brush sand off your legs. This one's a game changer, guys.

Or Try: La Roche-Posay Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen, $19.99
Say goodbye to stickiness with this non-pore-clogging sunscreen. When applied, it immediately dries to a can't-tell-it's-there finish.

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The Deal Breaker: It Makes Your Face Ghostly White
Your Holy Grail Product: Dr. Dennis Gross Instant Radiance Sun Defense SPF40, $42

Why You'll Love It: This tinted sunscreen truly does it all: It contains illuminating particles to wake up dull, tired skin; it has an all-physical formula that shuts down UVA/UVB rays; it's formulated with a blend of skin-perfecting ingredients like vitamin C. Feel free to skip your foundation with this one.

Or Try: Neova DNA Damage Control Silc Sheer 2.0, $45
Dermatologist and beauty editors alike love this sunscreen that doubles as a CC cream. Transparent zinc and titanium dioxide provide weightless physical sun protection, while antioxidants block free radicals. Plus, the research on the DNA repair enzymes found in this sunscreen won a 2015 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

BY ALLIE FLINN, HAYLEY MASON | MAY 26, 2016 | SHARES
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