What Sunscreen Do You Use?

[BearcatsFan]

I am looking for a high SPF, broad spectrum spray-on that's not sticky. Any recommendations?

 

[JeanetteK]

I bought Coppertone SPF 50 spray. Never used it before, but I've heard the spray is better than what you rub on. I'll find out next week if it does


ETA: Not sure if it's sticky or not. Sorry -- just re-read your post.

 

[nchulka]

neutrogena spray on. It's great, sometimes I get 55, sometimes 70 and sometimes 90. I haven't found it to be greasy at all. I had melanoma 10 years ago and my dermatologist recommended it.

 

[Pluto0809]

I'll put in another vote for neutrogena. Love the stuff. I have very sensitive skin and I burn easily. Neutrogena works great and is not greasy at all. I use the SPF 100.

 

[LaurenT]

I'll put in another vote for neutrogena. Love the stuff. I have very sensitive skin and I burn easily. Neutrogena works great and is not greasy at all. I use the SPF 100.

Same here. I'm a fair skinned redhead and I burn in minutes. I use Neutrogena 100 spray - put in on once in the morning and I'm good all day!
I do use SPF 85 (also Neutrogena) in a dry cream for my face...

 

[sesame_123]

Get in the boat the banana boat! I use the banana boat kids spray SPF 50 or higher. Love it and it has a tear free version which is great for our little ones!!

 

[ChloroFiend]

Target-brand (Up and Up) SPF 15 spray-on. Was rated highest by Consumer Reports a year or so ago. Price is right, especially in the 2-pack of the bigger cans.

Pretty sure they also make an 8, 30, and 50.

 

[chocovrdmicears]

We loved Blue Lizard - worked wonders for us in the FL summer sun. The only downside is that it is a cream and takes a while to apply and work it in..which is a bit of a pain in the tail...so we tried the Target brand Up & Up spray last May and it worked great. The only downside is that it seems to run out quickly..I packed 2 HUGE spray bottles and found myself spending a painful amount in the gift shop near the end of our week for another can.

This trip I am still going with the UP & UP..but will pack 3 huge cans.

 

[BearcatsFan]

Thanks everyone for the info. I'm pretty fair-skinned and I did burn last year in the parks even with the sunscreen I was using (Wal-Mart's version of Coppertone Sport SPF 50). I figure this year, better sunscreen and no more tank tops for me.

 

[delaneyc52]

Another for Neutorgena. They even have special formulas for fair faces and necks.

 

[miami305]

Thanks everyone for the info. I'm pretty fair-skinned and I did burn last year in the parks even with the sunscreen I was using (Wal-Mart's version of Coppertone Sport SPF 50). I figure this year, better sunscreen and no more tank tops for me.

Bull Frog sunscreen was recommended by my Dermatologist. I use the spray version and rub the oil into the skin. I use Aveeno Perfectly Ageless sunblock for my face. Both products work well for me. For Disney, I will have a sunhat and loose fitting, cotton shirts. We wear super thin shirts here.

Be sure to apply extra sunscreen to bottom of your neck/top of your chest. This area gets fried easily. Ditto for the tops of your feet if wearing sandals.

 

[Chelley00]

Another Neutrogena user here (we don't usually buy the spray though) Our dermatologist said to use the Neutrogena with Helioplex.

 

[ZoZo]

Another big thumbs-up for Neutrogena spray. You can get it at Costco at a good price. It goes on really lightly (not sticky) but works really well.

I tried the Coppertone Sport spray (blue bottle) and wasn't thrilled. That stuff went on like cement, and I hated the texture. I had to scrub it off with a really soapy washcloth for several minutes to feel like I got rid of it. Yuck! The only time I ever use it is when I go to one of the water parks. It's truly waterproof and great for pool time -- but for everyday use, I don't like Coppertone at all!

 

[melissafox18]

Another vote for Bull Frog if you're looking to block the sun. A friend of mine had it when we were in Miami in July. It was only SPF 30 and it blocked all the rays. Not even a change in color and we were at an outdoor sporting event. She turns into a lobster with her fair skin and swears by it. I like it now as well!

 

[Jerseyguy's Wife]

We use No-Ad SPF 70. If you have never used the spray before, you may want to try it at home first. My son and I both have wicked reactions to the propellant in the aerosol sprays. The reaction is bad enough that last time we were at WDW, someone sprayed it NEAR my son, and I had to break out the Benadryl.
Oh, and if you have Kroger where you live, its sunscreen is made by No-Ad as well.

 

[tndisneyfan]

We use Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist. It's a broad spectrum sunscreen. It's a spray but it's not greasy and has a pleasant smell. Also does a good job keeping DH and I from burning.

 

[ILoveToRun]

I use Neutrogena also. They have a two pack of spray on at Costco plus $3.50 off coupon right now, I just bought 4 packs!

 

[sunshine girl]

Whatever you choose, make sure you try it out in advance so you're not surprised by a bad reaction to it when you get to WDW. I speak from experience. The Neutrogena with Helioplex does not agree with my skin at all. What works for one person might not work for others!

 

[Art 1]

No ad, 30.

 

[deegack]

Blue Lizard. Its Australian so its only listed as spf 20 (highest allowed by their laws) but works much better than anything else I've tried. It does take a couple minutes to rub it in because it has a higher amt of zinc oxide than normal but its a physical as well as chemical block for the sun.