How to choose the right sunscreen for you
A comprehensive guide to SPF
SPF is essential. We know this. You know this. And anyone who doesn’t know this has probably received enough stern looks to know they should know this.
And while we’ve already covered the basics like the best face sunscreens to wear under makeup, and taken a deep dive into the difference between chemical and mineral sunscreen (plus a few choice editor recommendations) in our summer sunscreen guide, there’s still some tailoring to be done if you’re searching for your perfect sunscreen fit.
After all, when it comes to choosing the right sunscreen format for you, the conversation starts to become a little more personal.
Do you need a formula that you can top up on the go? Or would you rather apply once in the morning and forget about it altogether? Or maybe you like your makeup to include SPF to forgo layering a dozen base products before you head out the door.
There are many things to ponder, and so we’re here to walk you through the many SPF formulations on offer so you can protect your skin effectively.
Here are six sunscreen formulas for you to consider…
Now that your skin’s protected, let’s get hydrated. Here are 11 silky body oils your skin will love all summer long.
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Briar is the Beauty Editor at BEAUTYcrew. Her 'down for anything' attitude has resulted in more than a handful of hair transformations, and she doesn't mind being used as a guinea pig for the industry's most unusual products and treatments. Her work has also appeared on Refinery29, Girlfriend and beautyheaven.