It’s summer — which means sunscreen is in high demand. But, obviously you wear SPF year round because you know how detrimental UV rays can be for your skin…(duh).
This post isn’t going to be to reiterate the reasons why you need to use sunscreen daily (because I know you know); instead, it’s about my favorite sunscreens for face and body, plus a few application tips. After all, with hundreds of thousands of sunscreens out there, it can feel like quite the feat to find the one right for you. Worry not, I’ve done the work for you.
FACE

Elta MD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 – For daily use, when I’m not going to have intense sun exposure or it’s not summer, I opt for this sunscreen for face. I’ve tried tons of SPF’s and this still remains the best for my acne-prone skin. It never irritates or breaks me out, and it dries completely transparent. MyChelle Sun Shield Liquid SPF 50 Non-Tinted – I added this new mineral sunscreen to my rotation this year. It has 20% since, so it’s truly protecting my skin from the sun. I use it when I’m outside for an entire day, bike riding 9lol, I don’t bike ride!), sunbathing, you get this picture. My only grievance is that it leaves a white layer on my face but, honestly, I’d prefer this to sun spots, skin cancer, and sun damage. I also like this particular SPF because it’s affordable and doesn’t cause breakouts. In fact, because of the...