When you really need a face sunscreen

When you really need a face sunscreen Body and face sunscreens often contain the same active ingredients and can be used interchangeably. But face products are usually packaged differently and can come with a higher price. Our experts say they’re usually worth it, though. For one thing, they’re often formulated with no fragrance or just a hint. And they might not contain oils, so they feel lighter on your face. “This allows them to be used under makeup without feeling heavy or greasy,” explains Patricia Agin, Ph.D., of the Coppertone Solar Research Center. We looked at six face sunscreens and found two to recommend. The best face sunscreen in our tests is Avon Sun + Face Lotion SPF 40. The second best face sunscreen is Coppertone Sport High Performance Faces SPF 50. Both provide plenty of broad-spectrum and SPF coverage, though the Coppertone product tested at an SPF of 41 rather than the 50 claimed on the bottle. They left just a slight amount of residue and were slightly scented. Stay safe this summer with our advice on sun protection and insect repellents. We included mineral sunscreens for your face in our tests. But as we found with body sunscreens, facial products with only the mineral active ingredients zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide didn’t hold up well. If you don’t want to pay a premium for a separate face sunscreen but want a lightweight one, avoid those with ultrahigh SPF. Some have higher levels of active ingredients, so they can feel heavier. Even the best face sunscreen won’t protect you as well if you don’t use the right amount. Use a teaspoon to cover your face and neck—and consider squirting out a little more so you can cover your chest, too. And if you use a moisturizer with SPF instead of a face sunscreen, you should still reapply it every two hours if you’re out in the sun, just as you should with any sunscreen. Using a spray sunscreen? Don’t spray your face. Instead, spray into your hand and rub the product on your face. —Karyn Repinski Editor’s note: This article also appeared in the July 2015 issue of ShopSmart magazine. Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Copyright © 2006-2015 Consumers Union of U.S.

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