You don’t need us to tell you that you should be wearing sunscreen all the time, whether you’re enduring a heat wave in summer or chilly, overcast weather in the winter. In fact, you should also be lathering on SPF while indoors, since windows at home or on a flight leave you exposed to the sun’s harmful rays. But if you hate the feeling of heavy, streaky formulas, it can be difficult to work adequate sun protection into your skin-care routine. Luckily, Supergoop offers a variety of comfortable sunscreens you can wear all the time, whether you’re running errands or hitting the beach, and this travel editor (as well as thousands of satisfied shoppers) approves.
Supergoop! Play Everyday Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 PA++++ has a lightweight, blendable texture that’s formulated with sunflower extract, which has beta carotene to protect skin from environmental elements, and rosemary leaf extract to calm the skin. It’s designed to be water and sweat resistant for up to 80 minutes (when you would need to reapply), so it’s a great option if you’ll be out in the sun for long periods of time, especially if you’re at the beach, pool, or on a city walking tour.
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I started using the sunscreen last summer and was instantly impressed with how evenly it went into my skin without feeling heavy or greasy. It can be a bit shiny when I first apply it, but after a few minutes it absorbs and feels like a regular moisturizer. It has a very faint scent, which smells like your typical sunscreen with a hint of lemon, but it’s not overpowering like many others I’ve tried. I also like it’s broad-spectrum formula, offering both UVA and UVB protection, which helps prevent sunburns, skin cancer, and signs of aging.
Another plus? The sunscreen has a reef-safe formula since it’s made without ingredients like oxybenzone and octinoxate that have been proven to harm coral. This is helpful for the environment, but it’s also important to note that some vacation destinations have banned certain harmful ingredients, so be sure to look out for the requirements of where you’ll be staying.
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If you’re looking for a new sunscreen for your face and body ahead of summer, be sure to check out my go-to, Supergoop! Play. You may even want to stock up on the travel- and value-size options so you’re prepared and protected for your next trip.
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