Category Archives: Sunscreen

Doctor T’s Supergoop SPF 30

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We all know how important sunscreen is, but which one is the right one for you? Are they all created equally?

Supergoop has a formula that stands out from the crowd- it’s a water-resistant, weightless (it’s so lightweight you can’t tell it’s there), chemical free formula that’s meant for daily use on the whole family. It’s so easy to wear daily in fact, that it’s commonly purchased in the big 15 oz size (shown above.)

What’s the difference between this and other sunscreens? Simple, it doesn’t breakdown as easily when exposed to sunlight so the effectiveness surpasses most other brands. You’re also fully covered from both UVA and UVB rays.

SPF ratings are based on UVB rays (think of the B for burning), so with an SPF 30 you’ll be 97% protected from sun burns. Supergoop isn’t available in a higher SPF because they’ve found that even an SPF 50 only increases your coverage to a 98%, but the added chemicals can irritate sensitive and children’s skin.

UVA (think of the A for aging) rays are more deeply penetrated into the skin, and do the most visible damage like wrinkling, discolorations, and an overall aging effect from the collagen breakdown. You’ll always want to make sure your sunscreen specifies UVA/UVB protection.

My verdict? Supergoop is very light and undetectable on the skin- even my face- so applying it daily to my neck, arms, and declote on my way out the door was easy since I couldn’t feel or smell it.

$11 for 1.6oz, available online.

Supergoop

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Coola Organic Moisturizing Suncare

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Sunscreen stinks- literally- which is why so many women choose to skip it. We put so much effort into smelling good that we’d sometimes rather skip out on SPF if it means smelling like a day at the pool.

Coola’s line of organic sunscreens are free of paba, parabens, and petroleum making room for ingredients that nourish the skin while keeping the harmful rays out. Although you can choose from scents like mango and plumeria, I prefer the unscented which is available in face, body, and sport formula for ultra sweatproof coverage.

Coola Organic Moisturizing Suncare

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Best Tinted Moisturizers

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Hot weather and heavy foundation do not mix and spending more time outdoors means switching to a lightweight, less visible makeup with an SPF. Here’s a few tinted moisturizers for the more casual summer months to keep your face flawlessly protected.

Laura Mercier’s best selling Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 has been a staple of mine for years, but now I can enjoy an oil-free version. Humidity and outside activity take their toll on the longevity of makeup, but Mercier’s version doesn’t budge and provides a natural cover and finish.

Jane Iredale weighs in on the tined moisturizer category with their new Dream Tint tinted moisturizer that provides a chemical free SPF 15. Fantastic if traditional sunscreens tend to be too heavy or cause breakouts and the oil free formula stands up to even the heaviest humidity.

Not willing to budge an inch from your old favs this summer? Give those favorites a boost with Dermalogica Solar Defense Booster SPF 30. It’s meant to be mixed, add just a few drops to your moisturizer to give it an instant SPF makeover.

Badger SPF 30 Sunscreen

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Hailed as one of the most effective and safest sunscreens out there, Badger SPF 30 Sunscreen was given a ’0′ rating by CosmeticsDatabase.com, the best rating possible on their saftey scale.

20% of the concoction is micronized zinc oxide which provides the safe physical sun block without leaving the chalky look behind like with lifeguards circa 1980. The remaining ingredients read like your favorite body lotion; olive oil (their second ingredient), jojoba oil, cocoa butter and beeswax round out the top 4 listings while the remaining slots are reserved for essential oils like lime and lavender ensuring your skin won’t have that sunscreen smell. Helping to save room in your beach bag, this do-it-all sunscreen is safe for the whole family so no separate baby sunscreens are needed.

Badger SPF 30 Sunscreen

Jane Iredale Powder-Me SPF

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Jane’s Powder-Me SPF is one of those ‘duh’ products that just makes so much sense, everyone should own one. I’ve been anxiously waiting to try it for a while because I really do think it’s revolutionary and so handy- I already have one in my car and one in my medicine cabinet. Of course we all want to avoid the sun, but with all of the messy, greasy, smelly sunscreens out there we end up avoiding the sunscreens instead.

This takes the excuses out of sun care and makes sun protection so easy. Powder-Me is a physical sun block so it begins working the instant you apply it and since it’s mineral, it is safe to use on children and very sensitive skin. It’s SPF 30 and is used on the face and body. I like the Tanned which gives just a hint of golden bronze for the body and the Translucent for the face which gives no appearance at all and is so sheer over makeup. The sponge-tipped applicator filters down the right amount for application making sure nothing is wasted and the mirrored lid is great for face application on the go.

Jane Iredale Powder-Me SPF