Editor’s Picks: Memorial Day SPF Essentials

Whether you are on the beach, in the park or in the mountains for Memorial Day, outdoor activities require that you slather on the sunscreen. But you need to cover more than your arms and the tip of your nose! With SPF protection in everything from hair products to lipstick, the best thing you  can do this memorial day is  protect your largest organ of your body – your skin.

Sunscreens come in a plethora of strengths and formulas, so it’s  important for you to know how to pick the best SPF for you.

1.Best SPF for Face

For Perfectly Clear Coverage

Try: Murad Invisiblur™ Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 $65

An innovative multifunctional formula that provides an antiaging treatment, primer, and SPF 30 sun protection in every pump.

Anti-Aging SPF for Face

Try: tarte tarteguard SPF 30 $32

A portable, non-chemical sunscreen that helps to protect, moisturize, brighten, and re-invigorate skin for a youthful-looking appearance.

Chemical Free SPF for Face

Try: Jurlique Sun Specialist SPF 40 High Protection Cream PA+++ $38

This rich cream conditions and protects the skin from the effects of environmental aggressors while providing SPF 40 UVA and UVB sun protection.

For Moisturizer+Color+SPF

Try: Ambi CC Cream SPF 30 $8.99

Ambi® CC+ Cream was formulated to help match rich skin tones of women of color while providing broad spectrum sun protection without a gray or ashy look.

For Sensitive Skin

Try: Vichy Capital Soleil SPF 50 $22.50

Ultra light, daily sunscreen lotion with multi-layer cellular protection from UV rays and free radical damage.

2. Best SPF for Body

Spray on SPF

Try: Sun Bum Continuous Spray SPF 30 $16

Ultra-sheer, dry-touch continuous spray formula protects your skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays while enriching your skin with Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps to neutralize free radicals.

For Babies and Kids

Try: Safe Harbor BABY AND KIDS SPF 50 $7.98

This easy to apply and gentle formula includes 100% naturally sourced sunscreen actives, along with nourishing nutrients such as jojoba oil, chamomile, lemon balm and more.

Pure Mineral Sunscreen

Try: First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Pure Mineral Sunscreen Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 40 $30

A complexion protector that combines the hydrating and nourishing power of Ultra Repair with high level UVA and UVB protection.

Water Resistant Sunscreen

Try: Australian Gold Hello Kitty Wet Skin Body Mist Sunscreen SPF 50 $9.99

Convenient 360 degree spray applies to skin at any angle. Water Resistant (80 minutes.UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum Protection.

3. SPF for Your Lips

Lip Balm with SPF

Try: Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm SPF 15 $1.59

It soothes, it heals, it protects. Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure.

Glossy shine with SPF

Try: e.l.f. Super Glossy Super Glossy Lip Shine SPF 15 $1.49

Super Glossy Lip Shine SPF 15 Brilliant, never sticky, long-lasting shine. Moisturizes and soothes on contact.

4. Best SPF for Hair

Conditioner with SPF

Try: Nios Leave in conditioner $26

Leave-in-conditioner for Hair with SPF 15 Sunscreen for Scalp and Color Protection.

Treatment Oil with SPF

Try: Macadamia Professional Nourishing Oil Treatment $39.95

The Nourishing Moisture Oil Treatment, infused with the Macadamia and Argan PRO OIL COMPLEX blend, is a non-greasy, hydrating oil that instantly absorbs into the hair.

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