La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk Body & Face Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 100
From the dermatologist-recommended skincare brand La Roche-Posay, this fragrance-free light lotion was a GH Beauty Lab test winner for not leaving a white residue on dark skin despite its high SPF level, among many other attributes.
The formula, which works on both face and body, earned the best score among testers with darker skin tones for creating no chalky cast or film and for making skin feel hydrated yet not tacky. It also ranked perfectly for not causing stinging or interfering with makeup, though it could leave a sheen on the face. “It absorbed very well into the skin, was weightless and even on the go I forgot that I was wearing a SPF 100 sunscreen,” a fan enthused.
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Face Lotion SPF 30
Made with hydrating hyaluronic acid, glycerin and ceramides, fragrance-free CeraVe rated best among testers with dry skin in the GH Beauty Lab’s test.
One hundred percent of users found that it went on effortlessly and didn’t cause irritation or breakouts. It tied for best at effectively protecting skin from the sun and not leaving a white cast, but some users said it left their skin shinier than they liked. Many testers said it “absorbed quickly” and didn’t irritate even “super sensitive” skin. “It feels very moisturizing.”