READER POLL: Top 5 Facial Sunscreens

Here are the results of three-question survey to uncover what sunscreens YOU think are the best, and why you prefer them.

• 67% of you said that you only use sunscreen when you know you will be spending time outside, e.g., playing golf or another sport, attending an outside event.  

• 33% of you said that you wear sunscreen, even when you know you may not spend much time outside.  

A few of those who responded said their foundation offers SPF soothes are getting that daily protection.

So which sunscreens got the best ratings?

#1 Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Face Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF50

#2 TIED:  Neutrogena Age Shield Face Lotion Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 110, Oil-Free & Non-Comedogenic Moisturizing Sunscreen AND CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM

#3 EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen SPF 46

#4  Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Lotion Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 70

What factors lead users to have favorites?  First the amount of SPF, followed then by being non-greasy.  Third criteria, they didn’t clog pores and cause breakouts.

I hope you find these survey results useful now that the weather is warmer and we are headed toward the longest days of the year.

Expect more quick surveys like this in the future.  And, thanks to all who participated.