Our Beauty Editor’s Favorite Sunscreen Is on Sale for Under $10—Just in Time for Summer
Shop our Beauty Editor’s favorite SPF for travel.
Reported by Women's Health Magazine.
Sunscreen is the one step nobody should be negotiating out of their summer routine — and right now, there's less excuse than ever to skip it. The Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Stick is currently 25 percent off on Amazon, bringing it under $10, and it happens to be the longtime favorite of Women's Health Beauty Editor Nicole Saunders, who has been covering SPF for over seven years, according to Women's Health Magazine.
The case for daily sunscreen is not complicated. "Daily sunscreen use is important for two main reasons: skin cancer prevention and anti-aging," says dermatologist Gary Goldenberg, MD. What makes this particular formula stand out is the format — a solid stick that applies cleanly, travels without leaking, and reapplies in seconds. Dr. Goldenberg specifically flags it as ideal for active lifestyles, and the product's 10,000-plus five-star ratings on Amazon suggest the people agree.
What You're Actually Getting
The Beach Defense Stick delivers SPF 50, an unscented lightweight formula that goes on clear, and up to 80 minutes of water- and sweat-resistance. It's the kind of product that earns its place in a beach bag, a carry-on, and a kid's swim lesson bag simultaneously — fast application, no mess, no fragrance. For anyone with normal to dry skin, it also doubles as a subtle glow-booster for the face. Worth noting: if your skin runs oily, testing found the formula tips into greasy territory, so you may want to look elsewhere for your facial SPF.
With UV indexes climbing and peak sun hours stretching longer, protecting your skin isn't seasonal — it's year-round maintenance that pays off decades from now. At under $10, this is one of the lowest-friction ways to get there.
The bottom line: a dermatologist-endorsed, editor-approved SPF 50 stick for less than your iced coffee is exactly the kind of no-brainer your future skin will thank you for.
Read the original at Women's Health Magazine.
