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All the talk of sunscreens recently reminded me I had access to Consumer Reports. Their 2021 is rather short with only 42 products. But their database shows they've tested 157 sunscreens over the years (searched "SPF"). But most didn't score well by their methods. Since I'm only bit of a masochist I chose ones rated 70 and higher. Some products may be discontinued or changed formulations. But even if some sunscreens don't exist anymore I think it's interesting to see the UV filter combinations that scored so high.CR tests using the FDA requirement for manufacturers. Sunscreens are only tested if water resistant (40 or 80 minutes) with SPF 30 and higher. For CR's methods check out their buying guide and how they test. Note: Bolded sunscreens are on CR's 2021 best sunscreens scoring 70 or higherSunscreenCR ScoreUV FiltersAlba Botanica Hawaiian Coconut Clear Spray SPF 5072Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octocrylene 8%, Octyl Salicylate 5%Australian Gold Continuous Clear Spray SPF 3072Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2.75%, Octyl Salicylate 5%, Oxybenzone 2%Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Lotion SPF 3082Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 8%, Octisalate 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Oxybenzone 5%Aveeno Hydrosport Wet Skin Spray SPF 3071Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 8%, Octisalate 4%, Octocrylene 8%, Oxybenzone 5%Avon Sun+ Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 4085Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 9.5%, Octisalate 4.75%, Octocrylene 2.8%, Oxybenzone 6%Banana Boat Suncomfort Clear Ultra Mist Spray SPF 5097Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 3%, Oxybenzone 4%Banana Boat Protect & Hydrate 2-in-1 SPF 3072Avobenzone 2%, Octocrylene 5%, Oxybenzone 3%BullFrog Land Sport Quik Gel SPF 5095Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Oxybenzone 6%BullFrog Armor Sport Quik Gel SPF 5080Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Oxybenzone 6%BullFrog Water Sport InstaCool Spray SPF 5074Avobenzone 2%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2%, Oxybenzone 6%Caribbean Breeze Continuous Tropical Mist SPF 7078Avobenzone 3%, Ensulizole 1%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Oxybenzone 6%Coppertone Water Babies SPF 50 Lotion95Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 13%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 7%, Oxybenzone 4%Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Stick SPF 5584Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Oxybenzone 6%Coppertone Defend & Care Ultra Hydrate Lotion SPF 5079Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 4.55%, Octocrylene 9%, Oxybenzone 5%Coppertone Defend & Care Ultra Hydrate Spray SPF 5078Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 9%, Oxybenzone 2%Coppertone WaterBabies Pure & Simple Whipped SPF 5078Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 4%, Oxybenzone 6%Coppertone Limited Edition Ultra Guard SPF 7094Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Oxybenzone 6%CVS Health Beach Guard Clear Spray SPF 7090Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 4%, Oxybenzone 6%CVS Health Sport Clear Spray SPF 3079Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2%, Oxybenzone 4%CVS Health Ultra Protection Sun Lotion SPF 7076Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Oxybenzone 6%Daylogic (Rite Aid) Sport Continuous Spray SPF 3070Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2%, Oxybenzone 4%DG Body (Dollar General) Sport SPF 3082Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2%, Oxybenzone 4%Equate (Walmart) Ultra Lotion SPF 5094Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 13%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 7%, Oxybenzone 4%Equate (Walmart) Sport Continuous Spray SPF 3083Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2%, Oxybenzone 4%Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport Ultra Light Spray SPF 3075Avobenzone 2%, Homosalate 7%, Octocrylene 3%Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance Lotion SPF 5070Avobenzone 2.7%, Homosalate 8%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 5%La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Sunscreen Milk100Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10.72%, Octisalate 3.21%, Octocrylene 6%, Oxybenzone 3.86%Neutrogena CoolDry Sport Spray SPF 5087Avobenzone 2.7%, Homosalate 9%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 6%, Oxybenzone 4.5%Neutrogena Clear Face SPF 5578Avobenzone 2.7%, Homosalate 4%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 6%, Oxybenzone 4.5%Neutrogena CoolDry Sport Lotion SPF 3078Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 8%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 4%, Oxybenzone 4%Neutrogena Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Stick SPF 5076Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Oxybenzone 3%Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Lotion SPF 4576Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2.8%, Oxybenzone 6%Neutrogena Wet Skin Spray SPF 3072Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 8%, Octisalate 4%, Octocrylene 8%, Oxybenzone 5%Neutrogena Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Spray SPF 7082Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 4%, Oxybenzone 6%No-Ad Sport Continous Spray SPF 3076Avobenzone 2%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Oxybenzone 3%Ocean Potion Protect & Nourish Lotion SPF 3087Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 12%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 5%Ocean Potion Sunscreen Lotion SPF 5073Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 8%Ocean Potion Protect & Renew Body Lotion SPF 4573Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octocrylene 2.35%, Octyl Salicylate 5%, Oxybenzone 5%Panama Jack Continuous Spray SPF 3079Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2.75%, Oxybenzone 2%Pure Sun Defense Lotion SPF 5098Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 13%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 7%, Oxybenzone 4%Rite Aid Renewal Sport SPF 3079Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2%, Oxybenzone 4%Rite Aid Oil Free Faces SPF 3070Avobenzone 2%, Octocrylene 5%, Oxybenzone 3%Solimo (Amazon) General Protection Lotion SPF 5074Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 13%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 7%, Oxybenzone 4%Trader Joe's Spray SPF 50100Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Oxybenzone 6%Up & Up (Target) Kids Sunscreen Stick SPF 5584Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Oxybenzone 6%Up & Up (Target) Sheer Dry-Touch Lotion SPF 3083Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 8%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 4%, Oxybenzone 4%Up & Up (Target) Sport Spray SPF 3076Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2%, Oxybenzone 4%Walgreens Hydrating Lotion SPF 5074Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 10% Organic UV filters seem to do the best. If if in doubt choose spray versions since they seem to consistently score well according to CR's methods. From those observations I'd guess better solvency of organic UV filters paired with the thin medium of spray sunscreens equals better, even applications. Thinner for better absorbency and easier to spread.I think the biggest surprise looking at these sunscreens is learning Dollar General had (has?) a sunscreen that scored so high.
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