Not Sure Which Sunscreen to Use? Here’s My Go-To Guide

Written By Kelly Smith

1. SkinBetter Tone Smart SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion (Tinted)

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This lotion is thicker, hydrating, and provides more coverage—almost like a tinted moisturizer with SPF benefits.

  • Best for: Normal to dry skin

  • Finish: Dewy

  • Coverage: Medium to full

  • When to use: If your skin needs extra hydration, or if you want your SPF to double as light makeup.

⚠️ If you have oily skin, this may feel too heavy or shiny.

2. SkinBetter Tone Smart SPF 68 Sunscreen Compact (Tinted)

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This one is my personal favorite because it works as both SPF and makeup. I don’t even own foundation—I wear this every day, and it’s perfect for touch-ups or special events.

  • Best for: Oily or combination skin

  • Finish: Matte, natural

  • Coverage: Buildable

  • When to use: Daily wear, reapplication on-the-go, or when you want makeup-level coverage without actual makeup.

💡 Pro tip: Toss it in your bag for easy mid-day SPF reapplication.

3. Epicutis Lipid Shield SPF

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If your skin is sensitive, reactive, or just craves calmness, this one will feel like a dream. It has lipid serum built into the formula, so applying it feels like velvet on your skin.

  • Best for: All skin types, especially sensitive

  • Finish: Soft, silky, natural

  • Coverage: Light to medium

  • When to use: Anytime your skin needs extra TLC and you don’t care about tint or coverage.

4. Pavise Dynamic Age Defense SPF

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This one is a non-tinted option that still brings advanced skin benefits. It has pigment inhibitors, which help prevent discoloration and protect against future damage.

  • Best for: Pigment-prone or melasma-prone skin

  • Finish: Lightweight, sheer

  • Coverage: None (clear)

  • When to use: If you don’t want tint but want serious anti-aging and pigment control benefits.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right sunscreen depends on your skin type, lifestyle, and how you like your SPF to feel and look on the skin.

✨ My rule of thumb:

  • Dry skin / more coverage → SkinBetter Tinted Lotion

  • Oily skin / makeup replacement → SkinBetter Compact

  • Sensitive / calming → Epicutis Lipid Shield

  • Pigment prevention → Pavise Dynamic Age Defense

No matter which you choose, the most important step is to use it every single day—your skin will thank you now and years from now.

Kelly Smith
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