The neurotic who first strung the phrase “love-hate relationship” together could have been thinking of me—and sunscreen. Like most guys, I spread the stuff across my face with the care and enthusiasm of a road crew pouring asphalt. That said, I do realize that I can't just reach for any old—by which I mean probably long-expired—tube in the drawer where I keep my flip-flops and shorts off-season. For reliable protection, you need a sunscreen with broad-spectrum SPF 30 (or higher). As you head out of town for Memorial Day weekend, consider one of these, each suited to different users in the sunny days ahead.
The Urban Warrior. The weekend’s over and you’re headed back to the office, but don’t let your guard down. A calming cream that balances protection from the sun with the right degree of pampering, Organic Male Sun Secure Mineral SPF 30 has a matte finish to take the screaming post-weekend glow down a notch, and a subtle herbal scent that you, and only you, will enjoy. Being back at work? Not so bad after all.
The Sensitive Type. The things men hate most about SPF: how long it takes to absorb and the annoying way it stings your eyes when you forget to wash it off before a workout. Menscience TiO2 Sunblock SPF 30 lotion is a non-offender on both scores. It’s odorless, ultralight, and offers the same protection as much thicker formulas. A brilliant all-arounder.
The Outdoorsman. A can of Banana Boat Sport Performance SPF 30 spray goes in the side pocket of the backpack every time I go for an all-day hike. I don’t know how they do it, but packing hardcore UV protection in a clear liquid that’s water-resistant and pleasantly summer-smelling adds up to, hands down, the most convenient form of sunscreen for applying (and reapplying) over the course of a long, active day.
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