7 Never Fail Sunscreens
HYDRATING
The zinc oxide in pomegranate-flavored Yes to Carrots Conditioning Lip Butter with SPF 15 protects lips from UV rays; the shea butter hydrates and softens.
$3.50; Target
$3.50; Target
SELF-TANNING
Want a (fake) tan with your sun protection? Try SmartShield Self-Tanner SPF 15 to get natural-looking color a few days before your first poolside barbecue.
$13; SmartShield.com
$13; SmartShield.com
LONG-LASTING
Neutrogena Spectrum+ Advanced Sunblock Lotion SPF 70 contains an improved version of Helioplex, a combination of sunscreen ingredients that prolongs effectiveness. Helioplex 360 is spiked with a powerful blend of antioxidants—including feverfew concentrate and vitamin E—to fight skin damage.
$14; drugstores
$14; drugstores
PORTABLE
Toss a couple of Tocca SPF30+ Towelettes into all your summer bags. If you find yourself spontaneously lunching al fresco or strolling in the park, smooth one of the orange-scented towelettes over your neck and arms for last-minute (but thorough) sun protection.
$28 for eight; Tocca.com
$28 for eight; Tocca.com
LIGHTWEIGHT
SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 uses the physical blockers zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which tend to be less irritating than chemical sunscreens; plus, the formula is incredibly lightweight and even helps mattify oily skin.
$30; SkinCeuticals.com
$30; SkinCeuticals.com
ALL-PURPOSE
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 45 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid is a great all-around choice, with a long-lasting mix of broad-spectrum sunscreens, an antioxidant leaf extract that protects against sun damage, and an ultralight formula that soaks in quickly.
$34; LaRoche-Posay.US
$34; LaRoche-Posay.US
WATER-RESISTANT
Apply Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF 55 PA+++ for Face before a swim or a run on the beach. Its water- and sweat-resistant formulation won't budge—but hydrating ingredients prevent the chalky, heavy feeling of other water-resistant sunscreens.
$35; department stores
How much sunscreen do you need to use to get the maximum SPF protection?
$35; department stores
How much sunscreen do you need to use to get the maximum SPF protection?
From the June 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine