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Thanks to this years Healthy Beauty Awards, thats about to change.
Cesar Buitrago. Wardrobe styling by Kat Thomas. Makeup by Deanna Melluso at L’Atelier. Hair by Jerome Cultrera at L’Atelier. Prop styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Laird and Co. On Model: Bra by Oddobody. Briefs by Brooks Brothers. Socks by Comme Si. Shoes by Adidas.
Below, find our full list of Healthy Beauty Awardwinning SPF products for your face and body.
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It felt a bit oily when first applied, but covered beautifully with an effective SPF 30.
As a balding older gentleman, I found it easy to smooth over my exposed head when working outdoors.
Bonus points, per the experts:Aloe vera extract helps keep skin moisturized and calm.
One tester said:This mist is very easy to spray and doesnt feel oily on my skin.
I also like that it doesnt have a strong scent, and the fact that the bottle is travel-friendly.
Just so you know:Some people with sensitive skin can find active chemical sunscreen ingredients irritating.
It blended in with my skin quite easily and smoothed out blemishes and flaws without much effort.
Its light and doesnt get cakey like a lot of foundations I use.
Oh, and its SPF 50?!
The cherry on top!
It leaves skin feeling hydrated and looking even, and serves as a good primer for makeup too.
Bonus points, per the experts:The CabanaCreme contains tried-and-true moisturizing ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid.
It creates an even look and isnt oily or greasy.
Overall, this is a fantastic sunscreen that wont make you break out.
Ive used it consistently and will buy more when it runs out.
It doesnt feel overly cakey and even has a good smell.
I was surprised how seamlessly it blended.
The bottle is also super pretty and looks nice on my vanity!
It has a slightly cooling sensation, and doesnt leave any residue or oiliness behind.
I found myself consistently going back to this product.
Bonus points, per the experts:Ultra-light SPF serums are a great choice for oily and acne-prone skin.
This one also contains peptides, which can have a plumping and firming effect.
One tester said:The texture is nice: not too thick, not too loose.
It also has a pleasantnot heavyscent.
After software and absorption it left my skin dewy and well hydrated…no chalkiness, no cast.
One tester said:I was surprised (and impressed!)
by how well this blended in for a mineral sunscreen.
No white residue, not even any wait time for it to sink into my skinsuch a smooth app!
Plus, I think it gave me a nice little glow!
It feels super silky upon utility and its lightweight enough to wear under makeup if you want to.
One tester said:The texture is smooth, cool, and not super oily.
Its sheer, but wont cake up or dry out your skin either.
It also delivers on its pore-perfecting promise.
Ive gotten several compliments on my skin while wearing nothing but this sunscreen.
The formula feels hydrating and leaves my skin feeling super soft.
And one tester was pleasantly surprised by just how lightweight it felt on her skin.
In other words, its a lovely option for an everyday sunscreen.
I definitely would add this as one of my SPFs on rotation.
The packaging is small, easy to use, and a good replacement for bulky sprays or creams.
Youll need to rub it in after spraying it on, but it soaks into the skin quickly.
There’s no fragrance, which is nice.
I wore this while on a beach vacation and my very pasty skin did not get burned once!
It also rinsed off well and didn’t leave any residue.
Enter Shiseidos luxe Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion, which rubs in effortlessly and doesnt feel like glue.
One tester said:This has ABSOLUTELY NO WHITE RESIDUE, and the lotion texture felt nice going on.
The sun protection is for real too.
And the only place I burned was one tiny swatch of shoulder blade where I missed applying.
My super fair-skinned husband used this too and didnt burn, and he definitely would have fried without it.
