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Summer is officially here, and that means the sun is out in all its full ultraviolet glory. And while we love to sit poolside, cocktail in hand, and soak in the sun, one thing we don’t want is to bask in those harmful UV rays—at least without proper SPF protection. Unfortunately, if you’re one of the many people who can’t stand the greasy feel of some sunscreens or are prone to breakouts, finding a solid formula that doesn’t give you the ick can be next to impossible.
Fortunately, sun care has come a long way over the past few years. Now, there are several skincare brands that offer lightweight serum sunscreen that won’t leave you looking like an oil slick. If your body is also going to be exposed to the sun, it’s best to apply a separate broad-spectrum SPF in addition to your facial sunscreen, but you don’t have to be quite as picky with full-body formula. Sure, while body acne is definitely a thing, your face is more prone to reacting poorly to comodogenic formulas.
This is where skincare-forward sunscreen serum and drops come in. Brands like Kate Somerville, COOLA, and Ilia all have sensitive skin-approved facial products that deliver complexion-enhancing benefits—and don’t leave behind a sticky residue—with the sun protection you need.
Instead of a basic sunscreen, these brands deliver easy-to-apply, quick-to-absorb, non-comedogenic sunscreen drops and serums that will make your skin look extra healthy and radiant while keeping damaging UV rays at bay for a few hours. Shop our current favorite SPF drops and serums below.
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