Fashion Sun Care By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on September 12, 2007 @ 04:59PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Kevin Cremens Sun Care 01 of 04 Oily Skin Kevin Cremens What to Look For "Light, water-based gels or liquids that won't clog yourpores," says San Francisco dermatologist Richard G. Glogau. "They should feel likerefreshing toners going on." These high-alcohol formulas evaporate quicklyand leave minimal residue. Application Tip Sunscreen slides around easily on oily skin, so make sure to reapply every hour. Clinique Body gel SPF 15 sunscreen, $17.50 02 of 04 Dry or Mature Skin Kevin Cremens What to Look For Hydrating lotions containing antioxidants like grapeseed extract, green tea and L-ascorbic acid, which "can even out discoloration and boost SPF," says Washington, D.C., dermatologist Tina Alster. Application Tip To help active ingredients penetrate skin, press-don't rub-it in. DDF Moisturizing PhotoAge Protection SPF 30, $25 03 of 04 Fair, Sensitive Skin Kevin Cremens What to Look For Zinc and titanium oxide blocks are less irritating thanchemical ones because they sit on top of the skin. These aren?t the brightwhite creams of the past. ?Today the minerals are micronized and nearlytransparent,? says N.Y.C. dermatologist Diane Berson, who uses Solbar sunblock on post-lasered patients. Application Tip Use alone to avoid a reaction with other creams. Solbar Zinc Sun Protection cream SPF 38, $12 04 of 04 Dark Skin Kevin Cremens What to Look For Clear sprays and gels made with the chemical sun filtersoxybenzone and avobenzone. Physical blocks, which consist of highlyreflective, chalky minerals like zinc and titanium oxide, can leave a gray,ashy cast on dark complexions. Application Tip To make sure you don?t miss a spot, apply clear formulas with small, circular motions all over. Bull Frog Surfer Formula Gel sunblock SPF 36, $10.50 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit