What's your favorite sunscreen?

[squirrel]

Just checked out Hawaiian Tropic website and they also have the $2 off coupon you can print.

www.hawaiiantropic.com

 

[Dominus]

Banana Boat spf 50 waterproof spray. But we're as white as chalk, so you may not need the "nuclear option" of sunscreen.

 

[kreativks]

I use the Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard spf 30. It works great for me and my kids and I have sensitive skin.

Kathy

 

[Holidaymouse]

I use Keihls spf 45. I can use it on my body AND face. it's not too expensive either.

 

[Cindi0511]

We live in SW Florida and go fishing in the Gulf nearly every weekend. It's the only thing that keeps us from getting fried. I know they say that nothing works above 30 or 36 SPF any better, so that might be something to consider, too. It's about $7-8 at Walmart, but any time I find it cheaper, I buy them out!

 

[LeslieG]

I actually like Ocean Potion (I think that's what it's called.) It doesn't sem greasy to me and I love the fact that it doesn't smell like sunscreen if you KWIM. I always use SPF 30 or 50 depending on what I can find. Just thinking about the sun makes me burn.

I also like Ocean Potion. It's easy to apply, very smooth. I tried Hawaiian Tropic 50 and hated it. It was so hard to apply, very weird texture.

 

[LanaJae]

If anyone is concerned with ingredients, they should check this site first, it was recommended by the University of MN dermatology: http://www.cosmeticdatabase.com/special/sunscreens2008/findyoursunscreen.php

The safest water-resistant kids' spray listed is: Banana Boat Ultra Mist Kid's Tear Free Continuous Spray Sunblock Lotion, SPF 30

 

[bleufleur]

Another vote for Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch. I can't stand the feel of greasy sunblock and this really does dry and feel like you're wearing nothing.

 

[nin7474]

NOTHING beats BLUE LIZARD!!

 

[Faith09]

I am a woman of color and was wondering what number should I purchase? We have dark skin. One year while visiting in Jamaica I applied sunscreen all over son since he loves to swim and snorkel...Lord behold he was white all day long. It took me forever to get the sunscreen off. Didn't realized I purchase suncreen with ZINC...I love neutrogenia products

 

[CLEO Z]

Another vote for Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch. I can't stand the feel of greasy sunblock and this really does dry and feel like you're wearing nothing.

We use this as well as the Neutrogena Sensitive Skin and Oil Free.

I used Coppertone Sport too, except on DS who has to use sensitive skin products. Then last Monday I slathered myself in it and am now dealing with an allergic reaction. I was itching for 2 days until my Dr concluded it was likely the sunscreen. I'm on allergy meds until the itching dies down. The lesson here: whatever you buy, try it before a trip AND take more than one kind because you never know when something will start to irritate you.