Sunscreen: Reviews

Updated April 2009
 

Best sunscreen

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 *Est. $9 for 3 ounces Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Beautipedia.com: Skin-care expert Paula Begoun rates Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 as "very good" and calls it "lightweight" ...

Allure: Allure editors, along with cosmetics chemists and dermatologists, choose Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 as the ...

Real Simple: Editors of Real Simple magazine say that Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 is the best sunscreen lotion with an ...

MakeupAlley.com: More than 230 consumers at MakeupAlley.com rave that Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 is lightweight and doesn't ...

Drugstore.com: Consumer reviews posted at Drugstore.com point out that Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 dries matte, but that it ...

 

Best inexpensive sunscreen

No-Ad Sunblock Lotion SPF 45 *Est. $10 for 16 ounces Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

ConsumerReports.org: Consumer Reports tests the UVA and UVB protection levels in 19 sunscreens, comparing each for sun-protection ingredients and ...

Drugstore.com: There's only one user review for No-Ad Sunblock Lotion SPF 45 posted at Drugstore.com, but the reviewer says that it provides ...

 

Best sunscreen for sensitive skin and babies

Blue Lizard Suncream Sensitive SPF 30+ *Est. $12 for 5 ounces Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Allure: Editors of Allure magazine recommend Blue Lizard Suncream Sensitive SPF 30+ for those with sensitive skin because it is made ...

MakeupAlley.com: Consumers at MakeupAlley.com say that Blue Lizard Suncream Sensitive SPF 30+ is thick and heavy, but it works. Most complain that ...

Drugstore.com: Reviewers at Drugstore.com recommend Blue Lizard Suncream SPF 30+ because it is gentle on sensitive skin and provides effective ...

BlogHer.com: This anonymous blogger enthusiastically recommends Blue Lizard Suncream Sensitive SPF 30+ because the manufacturer adheres to ...

 

Sport-formula sunscreen

Banana Boat Sport Performance Dri-Blok Sunblock Lotion SPF 30 *Est. $9 for 6 ounces Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Beautipedia.com: Skin-care expert Paula Begoun rates Banana Boat Sport Performance Dri-Blok Sunblock Lotion SPF 30 as "very good," saying that it ...

MakeupAlley.com: About 20 consumers at MakeupAlley.com say that Banana Boat Sport Performance Dri-Blok Sunblock Lotion SPF 30 has an amazing ...

 

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Neutrogena Sunblock, Ultra Sheer Body Mist SPF 70 5 oz (141.5 g)
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Neutrogena Age Shield Sunblock with Helioplex, SPF-45, 4-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 2)
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DDF Matte Finish Photo-Age Protection SPF 30 4oz
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Kiss My Face Face Factor Sun Screen for Face and Neck, SPF 30, 2-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 3)
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Physical UV DEfense SPF 30, 3 oz
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California Baby SPF 18 No Fragrance Moisturizing Sunscreen
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