Skin Care
12 Best Sunscreens for Your FaceThe best sunscreens for your face won't leave you oily, pasty, broken-out or — most importantly — sun-damaged |
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But enough of the doom and gloom — let's talk safe sun. Luckily, there are a slew of facial skin care products with SPF, and our readers have put them to the test. Shelve bad memories of your parents smearing thick, white, pasty zinc oxide on your nose and toss the idea that you can't wear sunscreen on your face if you have oily skin — this is the new generation of facial sunscreens. These products don't leave a white film on the skin, won't cause breakouts or an overly shiny face and can be applied seamlessly over or under makeup. See the best sunscreens for your face now.
Before we get going, here are some safe sun tips for healthy skin:
—Apply a shot glass full of sunscreen to cover your whole body. (At least SPF 15 daily, and for prolonged sun exposure, use a water resistant SPF 30 formula). Reapply every one to two hours while outdoors, says Heidi Waldorf, M.D. of Waldorf Dermatology & Laser Associates in Nanuet, New York.
—Use products containing zinc or avobenzone, which will help block UVA light so you don't accumulate more UV damage, says Katie Rodan, co-founder of Proactiv and Rodan + Fields Dermatologists.
—If you're spending a lot of time outside — especially during peak sun hours — wear a large brimmed hat (in addition to sunscreen) to shield your face and hair from sun damage.
If you're worried that all this sunscreen will keep you from your bronzy summer glow, you can reach for one of these top-rated bronzers. or self-tanners.
And without further ado, discover our readers' top-rated facial sunscreens.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Best Sunscreen for Your Face No. 12: Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer With Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $13.99
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might have to try the shiseido one
by Chris213 Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 06:55PM Report as inappropriate
I was very surprised to not see Loreal's youth code on this list? I have been using Loreal's sunscreen for the face for the past 15 years and I am over 50 and have no sunspots and great looking skin! And i live in the sun:)!
by calady Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 05:17PM Report as inappropriate
I've used the Shiseido sunscreen and it's great. It smells lovely, not annoying or gross like most sunscreen and really keeps my skin protected from the sun. I had soft, moisturized skin while having a great day outside!
by Lamexicana1 Friday, April 5, 2013 at 01:00PM Report as inappropriate
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by mlyvng Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 12:24PM Report as inappropriate
A few of these are labeled "discontinued".
by HeathRene Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 11:14AM Report as inappropriate
I would like to see more drugstore options..
by eatinglipstick Friday, February 15, 2013 at 05:14PM Report as inappropriate
I love sunscreen and shop for it often. I will try out some of these options.
by Sari Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 01:03PM Report as inappropriate
My favorite sunscreen is Obagi.
by lilas Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 11:29AM Report as inappropriate
Thanks
by EricaC123 Friday, December 28, 2012 at 05:16PM Report as inappropriate
They have some really good recommendations here, I've looked up ingredients on these because I don't trust everything I read and they got some good picks. The powder brush for PTR is good for kids who hate the lotions stuff, I by these for my girls, but I still make them put lotions sunscreen on and throughout the day the powder is better for them to keep applying it every couple of hours. La Roche and skinceuticals are also very good products.
by Lani702 Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 12:20PM Report as inappropriate