Consumer Reports has tested the 19 best & worst sunscreens for UVA and UVB effective protection. And the results are not very good.
Many products promise more than what they deliver, and most of the time it seems consumers do not apply enough lotion on their skin - therefore making it impossible for sunscreens to do their job.
The product that stands out in this desolate panorama is Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock, which offers excellent broad-spectrum protection to help prevent sunburn, skin cancer, and wrinkles.
Its non-comedogenic formula uses Avobenzone (look for Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane in your INCI) to provide advanced protection against damaging UVA and UVB rays, along with Dry Touch technology for a sheer light, oil-free finish. Fast-absorbing and waterproof, this formula is enriched with anti-oxidants to help fight environmental damage.
The panelists’ final score on Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock was 86/100.
Neutrogena’s Ultra Sheer Sunblock is available at drugstore.com.
Runners up are: Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen Continuous Spray Ozone Sport SPF 30, and No-Ad Maximum SPF 45 Sunblock Lotion
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This is my favorite sunblock! I use it every day, so I’m glad it got a good score from Consumer Reports.