Made In The Shade

My Protector

By Emili Vesilind

Say goodbye to sticky sunscreen. Kiehl’s Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50+, $32, absorbs quickly and is light enough to wear comfortably under makeup, but offers supersize protection against both UVA and UVB rays.

SUN STAT: According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, up to 90% of skin aging comes from sun exposure.

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Dr. T’s Supergoop SPF 30 Sunscreen Swipes, $34, are formulated with ray-deflecting zinc oxide and soothing green tea. These handy wipes (perfect for kids) reduce irritation and help combat free radical damage.

SUN STAT: Hitting the tanning bed will soon cost more. President Obama’s new health care bill includes a 10% tax on indoor tanning that goes into effect this July.

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Why settle for a sunscreen that merely blocks rays, when there are multi-tasking products like Darphin’s VITALPROTECTION lotion, $75, which boasts serious SPF and ingredients like edelweiss that help prevent fine lines and wrinkles?

SUN STAT: Adults over age 40 (especially men) have the highest annual exposure to UV, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Lip Service

Lips are as vulnerable to sunburn as the rest of your face, so make sure you’re protecting your pout with a lip color packing sunscreen like NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment with SPF 15, $25.

SUN STAT: Even on a cloudy day, up to 80% of the sun's ultraviolet rays can pass through the clouds, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Applying sunscreen lotion to an already made-up face can be a messy affair. Enter Peter Thomas Roth Bronze Instant Mineral SPF 30 powder, $35, a protective bronzing mineral powder that guards against rays while giving your skin a matte, light-diffused glow.

SUN STAT: The AAD recommends applying 1 oz (about a shot glass full) of sunscreen to cover exposed body parts.

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Not crazy about the dewy look (and feel) most sunscreens leave behind? SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50, $30, a mattifying protective fluid engineered for oily and problematic skin, has you covered.

SUN STAT: According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, only about 23% of a person’s lifetime exposure to the sun occurs by the time they’re 18.

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Sky-high temperatures and too-cold air conditioning can test your skin’s defenses. But Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Daily Face Shield with Adaptogens SPF 40+, $45, acts like a thermometer for your skin by responding to the effects of extreme temps.

SUN STAT: Nearly 70% of indoor tanners are female, primarily 16 to 29 years old, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

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On-the-go gals will appreciate the portability of AHAVA Sun Protection Anti-Aging Moisturizing Spray, $21, a spray-on hydrator packing SPF 30 that helps neutralize free radicals. A perfect product to throw in your beach tote.

SUN STAT: According to the Melanoma Foundation, people with more than 50 moles are at an increased risk of developing melanoma.

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Exfoliate your skin while you’re protecting it this season with Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20, $43, which helps erase past damage and guard against future exposure.

SUN STAT: The SPF rating is calculated by comparing the amount of time needed to produce a sunburn on sunscreen-protected skin to the amount of time needed to cause a sunburn on unprotected skin.