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Block Party
By Tara Mattarazzo

Unless you’re a vampire or some other heliophobic creature of the night, there’s no way you’ll be able to avoid the sun completely. And given all the fun this season has in store, why should you? While these sunscreens won’t give you the steely protection of a subterranean crypt, when applied properly and often, they will enable you to brave your summer days without getting burned.

Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Stick Ultra Protection SPF 30 ($24.50; gloss.com)
Surfer girls and beach bunnies love this handy, water-resistant formula.

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 55 PA+++ ($36; amazon.com)
This broad-spectrum sunscreen provides full-body protection without the sticky aftermath.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Melt-In Cream (laroche-posay.com)
La Roche-Posay ups the ante on sun protection with Mexoryl SX and Mexoryl XL. (Please note: in the U.S., Mexoryl is still awaiting FDA approval.)

Lancome Sôleil Ultra Expert Sun Care SPF 50 for Sensitive Skin ($32.50; macys.com)
This complexion-friendly sunscreen features Collasôme, an advanced blend designed to boost skin’s elasticity.

Clinique UV-Response Face SPF 50 ($15.50; clinique.com)
Smooth, greaseless, and oil-free, this version delivers UVA/UVB face protection without clogging pores.

Coppertone Oil Free Sunblock Lotion for Faces, SPF 30 ($8.50; drugstore.com)
This drugstore staple features avobenzone (Parsol 1789) and is ideal for oily and acne-prone skin.

DermaDoctor Body Guard Exquisitely Light SPF 30 for Face & Body ($25; dermadoctor.com)
Wonderfully light and sheer, this sunscreen calls on green tea to help fight free-radical damage.

Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock, SPF 45 ($8.50; drugstore.com)
This affordable, fast-absorbing formula leaves skin baby soft and burn-free.

Kiss My Face Face Factor SPF 30 for Face & Neck ($10; kissmyface.com)
Women with sensitive skin won’t leave home without this airy, moisturizing sunscreen.

DDF Matte Finish Photo-Age Protection SPF 30 ($25; sephora.com)
Formulated with avobenzone, octocrylene, octisalate, octinoxate, and zinc, this mattifying sunscreen gives new meaning to the term broad spectrum.

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