The Best Sunscreens for Summer - 2023

Summer is in full swing and today we’re going to chat about the 5 best (and my favs!) sunscreens! Hi! I’m Ruth, pro hair and makeup artist! Whether your going to the beach, Disneyland, or just a hike, here are my 5 go-to sunscreens:

  1. Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70 - Peach Blossom

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This sunscreen ya’ll. I was gifted this sunscreen and it sat under my sink for months until I had ran out of everything I had, was in a bind, and had to grab this guy. As an adult, I really don’t love lotion sunscreen. The spray is easy, quick, and generally effective. BUT when I tell you that this sunscreen works, it WORKS!! My beach day/long day at Disneyland/long day outside process is to slather this all over my exposed skin as a base layer and touch up throughout the day with my spray sunscreens. And ladies, this WORKS!! I have not gotten burnt this summer since using the Coola sunscreen and I’m hooked!! Not only do I protect my lovely skin, but this sunscreen is Reef friendly (very important on my list), among it’s other highlights. This is my number one!

2. Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray

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I discovered Sun Bum when I was looking for great reef friendly sunscreens when my hubby and I went to Hawaii a few years ago. This sunscreen is a spray, which is great for easy application. It has a sweet smell and is dermatologist tested. As mentioned, it is a reef friendly sunscreen and offers additional benefits like being gluten free, vegan, antioxidant rich, and cruelty free.

3. Coppertone Complete SPF 50 Spray

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We’ve all been using Coppertone since we were kids! This tried and true (and updated formula) is great for those sunny days outside traveling, in the park, or hiking your summer day away. The spray is super convenient, as well as, feels lightweight and not very greasy. I have not had any issues with it staining my clothes and it definitely doesn’t irritate my skin like Banana Boat does (we were on vacation in Cancun and decided to buy sunscreen there. After using a random, local recommended brand, turning into a lobster, grabbing the Banana Boat to replace, and having my skin irritate with splotchy red patches after using; I can confirm that this spray is nice to my skin!)

4. Coppertone Glow Shimmer SPF 50 Lotion

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I love this sunscreen! Another Coppertone product, this lotion is great for those epic pool days where you want to add a little extra sparkle to your sun-bathing (or sitting under the umbrella - ME!) look! Water resistant up to 80 mins, this sunscreen lotion gives all the benefits of UV protection with a little glitter and glow to go with it!

5. Derma-E Vitamin C Weightless Moisturizer

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I couldn’t let you all go without giving you an excellent choice for a facial sunscreen!! I have been using Derma-E products for well over a year now and I love them! This excellent SPF moisturizer is great for all days and is dermatologist recommended, free of 2500+ potentially harmful ingredients, vegan, cruelty free, and 100+ plastic & carbon neutral! Among the other benefits, this SPF is great for all activities! The Zinc Oxide in the product does leave a white cast on your skin, but is easily and conveniently blendable with most of your fav tinted moisturizers!! (I blend mine with The Balm Tinted Moisturizer for light skin days!)

Thanks for joining me as we went over the 5 best (and my favorite) sunscreens for Summer 2023! I hope you found 1 or 2 to take with you to your next moment!! As always, I am here for all your tips, tricks, and makeup & hairstyling needs!! Reach out to get the conversation started!

-Ruth

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