Hawaiian Tropic Matte Effect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
For a lightweight, more affordable option, this GH Beauty Lab top-tested Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen rated well at not inflaming skin and gives a grease-free matte finish. The fast-absorbing liquid ranked highly among testers at not leaving a visible white film on skin or running into eyes. Users also found it has a pleasant, mild aroma.
There were some caveats, including that it doesn’t make skin feel hydrated and some found it tacky and runny. Two testers’ takes: “It went on smooth, soaked in quickly and had a nice ‘vacation-y’ coconut scent with no sticky oily feel,” and “works much better than anything I have used.”
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk Body and Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100
GH Beauty Lab testers who described themselves as Mexican American, Black or African American and Asian origin rated this high SPF La Roche-Posay formula the best for not leaving a white film on the skin in a recent test. The lotion for both face and body also ranked high for not feeling oily or tacky, though some testers reported seeing a slight sheen after use and one reported tearing up from the scent.
“It did not leave a white cast on my face and absorbed very well into the skin,” a tester commented. “It was weightless and even on the go I forgot that I was wearing a SPF 100 sunscreen.”