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Sun Care

Wondering how to reapply sunscreen over your makeup? Or if that viral new SPF really doesn't leave a white cast? You've come to the right place. Ahead, dermatologists answer all of your burning suncare questions.

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We Tried Ultra Violette, the Cult-Fave Australian SPF Brand Finally Available in the US

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Well People's Daygleamer Sunscreen Is the Mineral SPF You've Been Dreaming Of

Vacation
Vacation’s Viral Whipped Cream SPF Just Got a Literal Glow Up

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How Did the Sunscreen Conversation Take Such a Wrong Turn?

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I Can’t Go a Day Without This Airy, Viral Sunscreen That’s Finally Back in Stock

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Byrdie Editors Tested Dozens of Face Sunscreens—These 9 Are the Best of the Best

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Have a Sunburn Blister on Your Lip? We Asked Derms Exactly What to Do

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Sunburn Itch Relief: The Expert-Approved Guide

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I've Used Self Tanner for Over a Decade, These 9 Are the Best for a Natural Glow

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Vacation's New Shimmer Oil Is the Black Tie of Sunscreen

Close-up of woman holding bottle of Vacation sunscreen oil against oiled leg
Are Sunscreen Oils as Safe and Protective as Lotions? Derms Share Their Verdict

EltaMD Amazon Summer Beauty Haul Sale
Kendall Jenner Uses the Glowy Sunscreen 34,000+ Amazon Shoppers Love, and It’s on Sale

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The 11 Best Tinted Sunscreens, According to Dermatologists

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Glow Recipe's New Dewy Sunscreen Stick Will be Your Summer Staple

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Avobenzone Sunscreen Has Made Headlines—But Is It Actually Unsafe?

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Sabrina Carpenter Used the Viral SPF Brand With 64 Million TikTok Views in Her New Music Video

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The Best Sunscreen Launches of 2024 (So Far)—From Sol de Janeiro to Tatcha

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Vacation's Newest Launch Delivers Skincare, Sunscreen and a Bronzed Glow in Just a Few Drops

Kosas DreamBeam Sunlit
Kosas' Newest SPF Will Give You a "Just Got Back From Vacation" Glow

Hands holding the Sol de Janeiro SPF
Sol de Janeiro Is Launching Sunscreen, Just in Time for Summer

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Does Sunscreen Cause Acne—or Help It? We Asked Dermatologists

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Will My Sunburn Turn Into a Tan? Don't Bank On It

A collage of powder sunscreens from the brands Supergoop!, BareMinerals, and Colorescience
The 10 Best Powder Sunscreens, According to Dermatologists

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We Tested Out Neutrogena’s Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen

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Tempted to Peel Your Sunburn? Dermatologists Say This Is Why You Shouldn’t

A collage of popular setting sprays with SPF and a woman holding one, including picks from Pacifica and Sun Bum on a coral background
The 12 Best Setting Sprays With SPF for On-the-Go Protection

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The 14 Best Sunscreen Sticks for Easy and Mess-Free Sun Protection

Naturium Dew Glow Tinted Moisturizers on a blue background
Naturium Just Dropped a Tinted Version of Its Viral Dew-Glow SPF

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Yes, You Need to Wear Sunscreen on Your Lips—Here’s Why

Drunk Elephant Umbra Mineral Cream sunscreens on a colorful background
Drunk Elephant's Fan-Favorite Sunscreen Now Comes in Three Mixable Shades

Ban de Soleil Orange Gelèe Tanning Gel by vacation on grey background
Vacation Is Reviving the Iconic Bain de Soleil Orange Gelée Tanning Gel

Woman using Vacation Face Mist
This New Facial Sunscreen Spray Means Business

Woman smoothing back hair in swimming pool
Sunburned Lips Happen—Here's How to Treat It, According to Derms

A selfie and a swatch of Byrdie favorite Korean sunscreens
The 11 Best Korean Sunscreens, According to Byrdie Editors

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Do You Need to Wear Sunscreen Indoors? We Asked Dermatologists

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5 Tips on How To Effectively Use Tanning Drops, According to an Expert

Three sunscreens for acne-prone skin we recommend displayed against a brown background
The 12 Best Sunscreens for Acne-Prone Skin, Beloved by Testers

A collage of sunscreens for oily skin from brands EleVen by Venus Williams, Tula, and Supergoop!
The 16 Best Sunscreens for Oily Skin, Researched and Dermatologist-Approved

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I Reviewed Supergoop Matte Sunscreen And It Made My Oily Skin Shine-Free

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Is Chemical Sunscreen Actually Bad for You? Derms Weigh In

Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50
We Tried the Naturium Sunscreen That Keeps Selling Out

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8 Ways to Reapply SPF Over Makeup, According to Dermatologists

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Sunscreen Pilling Can Be Prevented—Here's How

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How to Treat and Prevent Sun-Damaged Hair, According to Experts

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How to Apply SPF For Maximum Protection and Benefits

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Can Moisturizers With SPF Really Replace Sunscreen? Experts Weigh In

A person dispensing Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 onto hand
These 13 Best Mineral Sunscreens Out-Perform the Rest, Per Testers and Derms

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The 18 Best Zinc Oxide Sunscreens to Keep You Sun-Safe, According to Dermatologists

Tan, blonde woman in white bathing suit shielding eyes from the sun with her hand
How Bad Is Tanning Oil, Really? Dermatologists Weigh In

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I Asked for a UV Photo of My Skin, and the Results Were Shocking

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Ask a Dermatologist: Is Powder Sunscreen Actually Effective?

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Does Sunscreen Prevent Tanning? Dermatologists Explain

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6 Tips to Fix Annoying Tan Lines Instantly

Three recommended sunscreens for rosacea, including Hero, La Roche-Posay, and Drunk Elephant, collaged on a light grey background
13 Derm- and Tester-Approved Sunscreens to Calm Rosacea Flare-Ups

Woman in front of a blue background applying sunscreen to nose and cheeks.
Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreen: How to Choose Which One Is for You

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9 Tanning Bed Myths Debunked, According to Dermatologists

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Yes, Sunscreen Allergies Exist—Here's How to Identify Them

Woman rubbing lotion on her arm
Using Tanning Bed Lotion in the Sun Is a Terrible Idea—This Is Why

Black Girl Sunscreen. Fenty Skin Hydra Vizer SPF 30 Moisturizer, and Bolden Brightening Moisturizer SPF 30 on a background that looks like water
9 Black-Owned Sunscreen Brands You Need to Know About

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11 Tips for Choosing a Sunscreen, Directly From Dermatologists

Collage of a person wearing EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen on a blue background
Reviewed: EltaMD's UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Is a Lightweight Dream

woman applying oil to skin
PSA: Here's Why You Should Never, Ever Use Baby Oil for Tanning

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Okay—Exactly How Bad Is It to Tan With Coconut Oil?

Live Tinted Hueguard
This Inclusive Mineral Sunscreen Is So Good It Has a 10k Person Waitlist