Two Sunscreens, Same SPF, Very Different Days
One you keep wondering about. One you can see.
Two sunscreens can print the same number and give you a very different day: one you keep checking on, one you can simply see.
Side by side
| Tinted zinc stick | A clear sunscreen | |
|---|---|---|
| You can see where it is | Yellow, orange or red tint | Goes on clear |
| Nothing to see on skin | A visible tint | Disappears |
| Naturally derived zinc | Printed on the box | Varies. Check the label. |
| Broad spectrum SPF 50+ | Printed on the box | Varies. Check the label. |
| Weather, waves, sweat | The box states protection through all three | Varies. Check the label. |
| Size | Stick, 17 g, three per box | Varies |
Everything in the first column is printed on the box.
See the box up close
Yellow, orange and red
Broad spectrum SPF 50+Three 17 g sticks per boxNaturally derived zincWho each one suits
A tinted stick suits you if your days are long and outdoors, in the water or in a sweat, and you like to see where it went. Check the price and the directions on the box before you buy.
Another format suits you if you prefer a clear finish or a different way to apply it. Read its label for the same things.
Common questions
Are the weather and sweat statements independent?
No. They're printed on the box by the brand, and quoted here as the brand's own words.
What should I check before buying?
The price, the full ingredient list, the directions and how often to put it on again. All of it is on the box and the product page.