Supergoop!'s SPF oil is key to my dewy, hydrated skin
Rain or shine, this moisturizing sunscreen oil treats my parched skin all while offering UV protection.
The oil is a chemical sunscreen (versus a mineral one that relies on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for protection). Because of this and in my experience, it doesn't leave behind a white cast, sit on top of the skin or produce a greasy residue. It's important to note that the American Academy of Dermatology recommends you use a mineral sunscreen if your skin is oily or acne-prone, as chemical sunscreens can be troublesome for this skin type. That being said, my sensitive skin has never had a reaction or experienced any irritating side effects at the hands of this oil.
To use it, I like to massage one whole dropper’s worth of product (roughly six to eight drops) onto my face and neck every day as part of my morning skin care routine. Because it glides on so evenly, I'm also a fan of applying it in the evening before I apply my makeup. It instantly nixes any dry patches on my face (which typically show up around my nose area), making for smoother foundation application and an overall more radiant complexion. Perhaps one of my favorite features of the SPF oil is that it is extremely lightweight and quickly melts right in. It gives my skin a plumper feel and a dewier look — without the stickiness or odor that most sunscreens come with.
Unlike most facial sunscreens, I consider this product a hydrator first, SPF second. It's that moisturizing. And that's how I know I've discovered a winning product — when it not only does what it intends to do (protect my skin from the sun) but also offers benefits that extend beyond. Supergoop! has expertly taken everything I knew (and loathed) about traditional sunscreens and created a product that I no longer leave the house without.
Here are some other sunscreen oils that may work for various skin types.
Like the Supergoop! SPF Oil, this option from Sun Bum promises to hydrate the skin as it protects, according to the brand. It's made with coconut oil, which was previously found to be a skin hydrator in NBC News Better’s explainer on the ingredient, and features a spray mist applicator, which can be helpful when it comes to reapplying SPF on top of makeup.
Beyond providing broad-spectrum SPF 50, these sun drops feature cassia extract, vitamin E and beta-glucan, which, according to the brand, help shield against oxidative damage and make for a sensitive skin-friendly formula.
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