Sunscreen as a flex? Why are these 'status' SPF products everywhere?
Prepare for people to ask what you’re using when you pull one of these out of your bag.
Dune Suncare The Bod Guard Invisible Gel SPF 30
$24.95
$24.95
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Think of this as the O.G. when it comes to status sunscreens. While the brand has several formulas, we like this one because it provides broad-spectrum SPF 40 protection while hydrating the skin like a moisturizer. It absorbs quickly into the skin and also filters blue light from devices, according to the brand. NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin, who has sensitive, combination skin, is a big fan and says she likes that it combines two steps of her skin care routine into one.
Dune’s Bod Guard, an NBC Select Wellness Award winner, is lightweight and absorbs quickly. It is intended to be used on the body and doesn’t leave behind a white cast. It also contains moisturizing ingredients like vitamin E and hibiscus fruit extract, according to the brand.
Nope, this is not a can of whipped cream—even if it looks like one. Vacation’s Classic Whip SPF 30 looks almost like shaving cream, goes on smooth, and absorbs quickly. According to the brand, it is reef-safe, water-resistant, and good for sensitive skin. The formula also contains coconut oil, vitamin E and aloe vera to hydrate and soothe the skin as you wear it.
I use this sunscreen every morning and love how it sinks in quickly and leaves my skin feeling soft. It feels more like a serum than a lotion and contains hyaluronic acid to moisturize. I’ve also found that it doubles as a primer and makes my foundation go on smoother when I use it.
Prefer mineral sunscreen? Try this one from Nécessaire. The brand is known for trying to keep a low carbon footprint and using sustainable practices when formulating its products. This sunscreen is hypoallergenic and contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and panthenol to nourish and hydrate skin.
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