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It’s Sunscreen Time. Here Are Five Favorites.

We’ve come a long way since the Coppertone girl ads. Once upon a time our choice was suntan oil or thick, white sunscreen. These days we have so many choices. We have sprays, mists, lotions, creams, sticks, and moisturizers. We also have organic options and reef-safe ones, as well. The following sunscreens consistently get rave reviews and top billing in beauty magazines. With all these options, we have no excuse not to protect our skin.The Coola Sun Silk Drops can be dropped into your makeup, moisturizer, or worn alone, taking away all excuses not to add sunscreen to your skincare routine. This formula protects against damaging UVA and UVB rays, but it also shields skin from blue light, the visible light emitted from tech screens.Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 has peptides and hyaluronic acid to provide long-term skin hydration; the SPF 50 shields skin from UV damage; and, amino acids and algae extract offer anti-aging benefits as well.Skinceuticals Light Moisture UV Defense SPF 50 feels light on the skin. Chock full of antioxidants, this sunscreen helps fight free radicals.We know we need to reapply, but who wants to ruin their makeup? Fret no more, the purse friendly Supergoop Defense Refresh Setting Mist SPF 50 not only refreshes and sets your makeup, it delivers sunscreen protection any time of day without ruining your makeup.Supergoop's Superscreen Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 40 PA+++ not only delivers on hydration but is also loaded with SPF 40 broad-spectrum protection. Not only does it contain anti-pollution ingredients, it also helps calm skin.