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Sun, Glow & Go; The Best Sunscreens and Tanning Oils for Summer
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items Sun protection is non-negotiable, but that does not mean you have to sacrifice your glow. This list is everything I trust for summer skin: the sunscreens that actually disappear on deeper skin tones without that white cast nightmare, the tanning oils...
This one gives you a subtle luminous finish that makes your skin look lit from within. SPF protection that doubles as a glow - yes please.
Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 - Tinted Sunscreen & Primer
When I need maximum protection on each days, outdoor events - this is the one I reach for. SPF 100 and it feels like nothing on the skin.
Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen for Face & Body SPF 100
A Black-owned brand built specifically for melanin-rich skin. This serum protects and nourishes simultaneously. Support this brand. It's awesome.
Kinlo Golden Rays Sunscreen
Finally a sunscreen made for black and brown folks. No white cast, no ashy finish, and it actually blends into deeper skin tones beautifully. This is my everyday face and body SPF.
Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30
This is the classic for a reason. Deep bronze with a coconut scent that is pure summer. Use it responsibly. SPF 6 means you reapply often. It's the bomb for a delicious tan. I love, love, love.
Hawaiian Tropic Dark Tanning Oil SPF 6 8oz
Invisible on application, no scent, no residue. I wear this under makeup every single day. It is the best primer-sunscreen hybrid I have ever used. Dopn't leave home without sunscreen.
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ - Supergoop! | Sephora
The one dermatologists actually recommend. Lightweight, great for sensitive and acne-prone skin, and it layers beautifully under everything.
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
The most beautiful tanning oil on the market. That Sol de Janeiro scent combined with a golden glow is unmatched. This one photographs stunning. Chef's KISS!
Sol de Janeiro Glowmotions Glow Body Oil - Sephora
The most hydrating sunscreen I have used. My skin feels soft for hours after application and the tropical scent is everything summer should smell like. I travel with this.
Hawaiian Tropic SPF 30 Sunscreen & After Sun
For the glow without any sun required. This is the self-tanner I trust; no streaks, no orange, just a natural-looking bronze that builds beautifully.
St.Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water
Another favorite. Accelerates your tan without sacrificing moisture. I use this on my body when I want to maximize my time in the sun. The results are real.
SPF 15 Sunscreen Browning Lotion - Sun Bum
The perfect partner to the Sun Bum SPF already in this list. Pure aloe that goes on cold, soothes immediately, and takes the heat right out of sun-kissed skin. I keep mine in the fridge for an extra cooling effect.
After Sun Cool Down Gel - Sun Bum
For when you want a tan, not a burn. The natural botanicals give your skin a gorgeous color while the SPF keeps you protected. My go-to for pool days because I'm always looking for a tan.
Australian Gold Botanical
SPF 30 in a tanning oil format; the best of both worlds. Coconut-based, clean ingredients, and your skin looks genuinely golden after one beach day. I can't wait to wear this.
Rose Gold Sun Shield Body Glow Sunscreen SPF 45 - Kopari Beauty
Organic, no alcohol, no artificial fragrance. Just pure aloe that absorbs fast and actually heals the skin after a day in the sun. This is the one I reach for when my skin needs real recovery - not just relief.
Seven Minerals Organic 100% Pure Aloe Vera Gel