We’ve all been burned before, literally.
Whether by the sun or by a product we thought we could trust. As the daughter of a man that wears 100 SPF and still burns, I’ve had it bad. Like, degree-rated burns with blisters and layers of peeling skin. S...
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PROTECT
HEAL & HYDRATE
BRONZE
PROTECT
Perfect for days when you need extra coverage in addition to sun protection.
EltaMD UV Daily SPF 40 Tinted Moisturizer
For 5th grade graduation I had a ring of blisters around my mouth after applying SPF on top of my existing sunburn. Now I don’t leave the house without SPF protection for before the burn happens!
SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm
MYTH: you can’t get a tan while wearing SPF.
TRUTH: tanning depends more on sun exposure time rather than the SPF alone. SPF 30-100 sunscreens all offer strong UVB protection to prevent sunburn. You can still get a tan!
Sunscreen Spf 100
My personal go to is the sport lotions. I always miss a spot when I spray, but lotion doesn’t fail me!
Coppertone SPORT SPF 100 Lotion
I’ve been using this one recently and I’ve got mixed feelings. The scent is STRONG. It feels like a really good pore minimizing primer. It is thick though and I haven’t tried layering it.
e.l.f. SKIN Suntouchable Invisible SPF 35 Gel Sunscreen
I’m seeing this one all over tiktok!
Vacation Orange Gelée SPF 30 Gel & Tube Bundle
HEAL & HYDRATE
Give me HEMPZ everything! This body lotion is great for everyday use - after a shower, to maintain a tan, and to soothe dry, itchy, burned skin.
Hempz Cucumber & Aloe Herbal Moisturizing Lotion
We use and love Hempz daily! Their moisturizing products are top tier and easily accessible. Duplicated by many, copied by none!
Vegan formula to Soothe and Hydrate Sunburn
A healing gel for those moments when you either forgot to reapply or simply had too much fun in the sun.
Secret Formula: Burn to Brown
A drug-store level option for after-sun moisture and care! My go-to back in the day.
Lime Coolada After Sun Lotion
This COOLA lotion combines aloe vera with sunflower seed oil, shea butter, and lavender essential oils to soften and smooth the skin. It also smells amazing!!
Radical Recovery® After-Sun Moisturizing Lotion
A CULT FAVE - known for their SPF, Vacation makes this aloe-based after-sun gel.
Aloe Vera After Sun Gel
Ringing up under $5, do yourself the favor and shove this in the back of the closet for those “oh sh*t!” moments!
Fruit of the Earth Moisture Gel
My FAVE right now. Lather up before bed and my redness is gone by the morning! Feels and smells so good!
Cool Down Aloe Vera Lotion
BRONZE
Steadily built a base tan and stayed moisturized? Let’s increase that golden summer glow!
The best of both worlds! For the girlies like me who need a little extra boost in their color building, this is a staple in my friend group. Get an instant glow while you build your natural tan, with SPF protection!!
Spray Gel Sunscreen with Instant Bronzer SPF 50
Moisturize & intensify the color you’ve been building.
b.tan Tan Intensifier
I need all the help I can get with maintaining my summer glow into the fall. Jergens is a tried & true for building and continuing my summer tan.
