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We’ve barely entered spring, but these warmer days already have us daydreaming about all the pool, beach and lake days ahead of us this year.
Whether you’re headed to a beachy Spring Break destination, planning your summer travels or you’re simply lucky enough to live someplace where it’s warm and sunny the majority of the year, you know there’s one item that absolutely must have a permanent reservation in your beach bag. Yup, we’re talking about sunscreen!
From lotions to gels to sprays, sunscreen comes in several different forms and sun protection factors (SPF for short), so it’s important to consider your options. Some sunscreens are ideal for your body while others are made for the face; and some sunscreens offer a higher SPF for high-UV days while others are more like a moisturizer with the added benefit of light sun protection. They’re all worthy of a spot in your sun-safe skincare routine, so we’ve rounded up some of our favorites from CVS below, along with tips on the best scenarios to use them.
CVS is Your One-Stop Shop for Sun Protection This Summer
You can easily find all of our sunscreen picks at CVS! The health and wellbeing retailer’s affordable prices and rotation of money-saving markdowns are hard to beat, and they make it super easy to get what you need fast. You can even place your order online and pick it up in-store — for free — in as little as an hour.
You can also save even more at CVS when you join the CVS ExtraCare® membership. The free-to-join tier nets you access to special sale prices, ExtraBucks Rewards® with every purchase and more. However, the new ExtraCare Plus
membership, previously CarePass®, takes things a step further with added benefits like free same-day delivery options (including prescriptions), free shipping and an additional 20% off CVS Health brand products for just $5 per month or $48 for the year. You’ll even get a $10 monthly bonus reward as a thank you for being an active ExtraCare Plus member.
RetailMeNot shoppers can stack their savings even higher with 10% cash back on CVS purchases all March long!
Plus, with more than 9,000 locations across the U.S., you can always plan to pop into a CVS to find whatever you need in a pinch — like when you’re headed to your sun-drenched vacation destination and completely forgot to pack one of these awesome sunscreens in your beach bag.
4 Beach Bag-Worthy SPF Essentials to Pick Up at CVS
Best SPF That Doubles As a Makeup Primer: Sun Bum Daily SPF Face Gel, SPF 50
We all know to slather on the SPF when we head to the beach, but not all sunscreens are made the same. When it comes to your face, you’ll really want to use an SPF formulated specifically for facial use — rather than the body — to achieve the best results. This one from Sun Bum offers broad-spectrum SPF 50 in the form of a clear gel so it doesn’t leave behind any silly-looking white cast. It’s also water-resistant, so it’ll hold up well when you’re poolside. And for your more glam beach days, the lightweight, dermatologist-tested formula dries to a velvety matte finish so it can even pull double-duty as a makeup primer!
Price: $21.99
Best Full-Body Sun Protection: Sun Bum Daily SPF Body Lotion, SPF 50
Your face isn’t the only part of your body that needs protection from the sun, of course. Fortunately, Sun Bum also makes this SPF 50 body lotion that protects your skin from UVA and UVB rays, and it even has antioxidants to help protect your skin from everyday oxidative damage. The lightweight, dermatologist-tested formula is packed with vitamin E, too, and provides 24-hour moisture for all skin types. Best of all, this SPF 50 lotion is water-resistant, making it a must-have for days at the beach or lake, or just lounging poolside.
Price: $23.99
Best for Low UV Days: Eucerin Daily Hydration Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Body Lotion
For lightweight, everyday protection from the sun’s rays, this sensitive skin-friendly formula from Eucerin is the ideal choice. The fast-absorbing lotion delivers 24-hour moisture alongside broad-spectrum SPF 15, making it more suitable for those days when you’ll be in the shade (or indoors) more often than not. It’s also tested and recommended by dermatologists for all skin types, so there’s no need to worry about any irritation from fragrances or dyes.
Price: $16.99
Best for Busy Days and Families: Sun Bum Kids Clear Sunscreen Spray, SPF 50
Whether you have little ones who won’t sit still for traditional SPF application or you’re simply a fan of efficiency, this SPF 50 spray deserves a permanent spot in your beach bag. It sprays on clear and is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, so it can hold up to a fair amount of sweat and swimming before you need to reapply. The formula is also free from oil, oxybenzone, octinoxate, gluten, parabens and synthetic fragrances, making it a great choice for the whole family.
Price: $19.49
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