Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face & Body Stick SPF 50+Richard Pierce
The Product
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face & Body Stick SPF 50+, $13.99, mass-market retailers.
The Promise
Get long-lasting broad-spectrum sun protection in a flash with a swipe of this sunscreen. The formula is non-greasy, lightweight, and water- and sweat-resistant for up to 80 minutes.
How it works
It's formulated with Helioplex technology, which uses a range of ingredients to create a stable sunscreen that offers UVA and UVB protection. The formula is non-whitening, non-greasy and ultra lightweight.
How to use it
Glide on face and body ideally 20 minutes before being exposed to the sun. Reapply after 80 minutes, or sooner if swimming or sweating excessively.
The bottom line
At the risk of being hunted down by my beauty contemporaries and dragged through the streets with the word "sinner" written across my forehead in white zinc, I admit I'm lousy at applying sunscreen. Not if I'm pool- or beachside, mind you, but in day-to-day life, I very often (read: almost always) forget to apply any sort of SPF. To make matters worse, this season, in an attempt to solidify our commitment to health and to foster a collaborative relationship that extends beyond creating the ultimate bitchin' summer playlist on Spotify, the husband and I have been playing a lot of tennis, which means I've been in the sun a lot. This skin-saving product couldn't have arrived at a better time. I'll swipe it on before we head out and toss it in my bag. The deodorant stick-like application means it's really fast and easy to reapply, and it doesn't get my hands slippery or sticky. It has a lovely, light scent and is great for travel. I can't be entirely certain, but I suspect it has also improved my tennis game. Match point, Neutrogena.