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Sunscreens for Melanin Skin
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Larry Stansbury
As a beauty editor who lives, breathes, and tests products daily, I’ve tried a lot of sunscreens — especially ones that claim to work beautifully on melanin-rich skin. And let’s be honest: many formulas either left a gray cast, felt greasy, or became...
 
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Your best friend that doesn't leave a white cast, OKAYYY
Black Girl Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Infused with Jojoba Oil - SPF 30 - 3 fl oz
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A true beauty editor favorite, plus dermatologists recommend this sunscreen
Supergoop! Unseen Clear & Invisible Face Sunscreen - SPF 50 - 1.7 fl oz
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When I travel, I bring this mini size — it glides so smoothly on the skin
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Stick - SPF 60
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Another Supergoop recommendation because it's that good
Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Hydrating Body & Face Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50 - 2.4 fl oz
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Saw a content creator recommend this on her trip to Mexico, I used it and wow
Vacation Classic Sunscreen Whip - SPF 30 - 1.4oz
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Took this to my trip to Bahamas and I got the perfect tan
Vacation Baby Oil - SPF 30 - 3.4 fl oz
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Can never go wrong with Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Weightless Facial Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - SPF 50 - Fragrance Free - 1.7 fl oz: Gel for Dry, Sensitive Skin
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Think of this as a skin tint — it covers all my dark spots when I want to look put together for the day
EltaMD Uv Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 1.7 oz
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Another skin tint recommendation
La Roche Posay Anthelios 40 Tinted Mineral Light-Fluid Sunscreen - 1.7 fl oz - Deep: Face Moisturizer & Sun Protector
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Spray version is so cool
Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Glow Sunscreen Spray - SPF 30 - 3oz
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My go-to sunscreen
La Roche-Posay Mela B3 UV SPF 30 Face Moisturizer
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My backup if I run out of the Mela B3
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 70 Moisturizer
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Great sunscreen oil
Mele Sunscreen Oil No Shade SPF 30 1 oz
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Makes my skin look like velvet
Colorescience Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50
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Moisturizer and SPF all in one? Add this to my cart
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair SPF 30
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Very clear sunscreen, no white cast
Murad Multi-Vitamin Clear Coat Sunscreen SPF 50
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