It's no secret that our editors are pretty selective about the products we keep in our routines. After years of testing and reviewing, we've created our own standards for our products to meet. Do the products live up to their promises? Are they worth repurchasing? These are the questions that bubble up in our heads when a beauty item makes its way to our desks. Now that we're in the throes of a new season and switching our routines, the focus is SPF, and there's one underrated gem we keep coming back to: CVS. I've been a CVS loyalist for years now, and its dedication to consumers' sun safety has always been clear. Below, I narrowed my list of favorite SPF products to six and shared my top three reasons they're the only ones I'm using this summer.
Reason One: Dermatologist-Tested Sunscreens
Dermatologists are always telling us to wear our sunscreen, and it might surprise you that their top recommendation isn't a prestige formula with a shockingly high price tag. You can find derm-recommended and editor-approved sunscreen for under $30 at CVS. Stock up on affordable sunscreens from Neutrogena, Coppertone, Sun Bum, and La Roche-Posay all summer long.
Reason 2: Sunscreen Options For Various Skin Types
Protecting your skin is a nonnegotiable during the summer. You simply can't afford to skip sunscreen even on your busiest days. Thankfully, CVS makes it easy to find the perfect sunscreen to add to your skincare routine. The formulas range from sprays to milks to lotions and more, curated perfectly for you. There are options for a variety of skin types, too—even acne-prone, sensitive, and melanin-rich skin.
Reason 3: Quality Suncare Options at an Affordable Price
CVS delivers quality suncare at an accessible price point through minis, trials, and affordable alternatives to trending products. Time and time again, I find alternatives to buzzy, internet-famous products for a fraction of the price. As editors on the go, we're notorious for forgetting to pack key items—like SPF before a trip—but I find comfort in knowing that I can jet into a store or take advantage of CVS's same-day delivery.
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