Summer’s all about the great outdoors—but not without proper protection. Here are our top six picks for safer sun-time.
1 Modern Men
Before you reach for the Bullfrog, fellas, consider this: TiO2 Sunblock SPF 30 from MenScience delivers waterproof, sweatproof protection without leaving your entire body white and shiny. You can use it in place of a regular moisturizer, too. $31 www.menscience.com
2 Sensitive Types
Weightless, breatheable and non-greasy, bareMinerals SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen is our pick for sun-seekers with sensitive or breakout-prone skin. Formulated with micronized Titanium Dioxide, plus aloe vera to soothe summer skin.
$28 store.bareescentuals.com
3 Little Mermaids
Year after year, dermatologists continue to recommend Neutrogena suncare products—and their Waterguard Kids Sunblock Spray SPF 70+ is at the top of the list. Now this popular stay-put formula is available in a nongreasy, quick-drying spray.
$9.99 www.neutrogena.com
4 Tree Huggers
A WBY editors’ favorite, Alba Botanica’s Green Tea SPF 30+ Sunscreen has been successfully road-tested in sunny locales from Poipu to Phuket. This great-smelling blend of green tea and aloe vera keeps burn at bay without the gooey residue.
$8.95 www.albabotanica.com
5 Haute Lips
The no-nonsense protection of “stick” sunscreen, with all the glamour of your favorite gloss—that’s Murad® Energizing Pomegranate Lip Protector SPF 15. Protect your pout with this antioxidant-packed blend of jojoba ester and shea butter.
$17 www.murad.com
6 Pale Riders
For those who choose to shun the sun entirely, it’s nearly impossible to go wrong with Clarins Self Tanning Milk SPF 6. This frequent beauty “best-of” lister lives up to its reputation with a streak-free, natural-looking glow and a better-than-average scent.
$32 www.sephora.com
