2024 “BEST OF” sunscreens

There are so many sunscreens available on the market and no matter how picky or specific a person or situation may be, we have the perfect protection for you.

In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, here are our top SPF picks to help you navigate the myriad options:

• BEST FACE SPF FOR KIDS: Sunscreen Stick by SkinBetter it is transparent, creamy and moisturizing. It is a mineral sunscreen with SPF-56 and is fragrance-free with water resistance for up to 80 minutes. It’s so quick and easy to rub in, it’s the perfect way to quickly get sunscreen to people you love… who might be less cooperative about sun protection.
• THE BEST SPF FOR EVERYDAY: Colorescience “Flex” sunscreens. it is a pleasure to use. They go on the skin as a white-liquid, and once you rub it in, the color activates in one of 5 skin tones. It is mineral based and provides up to 80 minutes of water protection. The color can be as sheer or as heavy as you like, depending on how you apply, and it’s literally like a shield between your skin and the sun.
• BEST SPF-DUO FOR MELASA: Melasma is so difficult and can quickly worsen from heat and sun exposure. To give the skin the greatest possible protection, we recommend that customers use it Colorescience Flex (in the desired shade) and we complete the whole day with it Colorescience Brush-On Shield SPF-50. This provides maximum sun and HEAT protection for the skin.
• THE BEST SPF FOR DESTINATION WEDDINGS OR SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: Colorescience makes amazing sun protection that is fun to apply and instantly makes you feel more beautiful. We love pairing their products as make-up for brides with destination weddings or people who attend a lot of outdoor festivals or events. Colorescience Flex in Glow and Colorescience Brush in Glow adds a subtle glow to the skin with ultimate protection.
• THE BEST SPF FOR ACNE SKIN: Us Daily screen it is not suitable for acne-prone skin. It is oil free, mineral based, very lightly pigmented and hydrating. (Most acne-prone skin is usually dehydrated!) Porification Protect won’t clog pores or cause breakouts and provides SPF-50.
• THE BEST SPF TO KEEP IN YOUR BAG: ToneSmart Compact by SkinBetter is a creamy, all-purpose, mineral-based sunscreen in compact form. This is the perfect product to throw in your bag because it’s a snap to apply and reapply whenever and wherever you are and it’s clever locking mechanism
• THE BEST SPF FOR POST PROCEDURE: SmartTone SPF by SkinBetter is a tinted, soothing, mineral-based sunscreen that eliminates redness and is safe to use on the skin after any treatment. from Botox to Morpheus8 to Clear + Brilliant. (This sunscreen is so popular we have to have a travel size too!)
• It’s not SPF, but sometimes it can be hard to wash off your sunscreen completely: THE BEST FACE WASH FOR SUNSCREEN: Colorescience’s Barrier Pro Face Wash it will gently wash away all sunscreen, mascara, lipstick, sweat and dirt without irritating your skin. (Recommended even for the most sensitive skins!)

Are there any sunscreen categories you’d like to recommend? Let us know by calling us at 215-923-5001, we’ll be happy to help.