Sunscreen 101: SPF 30 & Higher with Moisturizer

SPF30+ with moisturizer | These are products that have SPF 30 or higher and are also meant to hydrate the skin (so a two-in-one product).

philosophy ‘shelter’ tinted spf 30 sunblock ($20.00) contains:

• Octinoxate 7.5% (UVB)
• Octisalate 5.0% (UVB)
• Oxybenzone 5.0% (s-UVA)
• Titanium Dioxide 1.2% (UVB/UVA)*

Lancôme Sôleil Ultra Expert Sun Care Face Cream SPF 50 ($31.50) contains:

• Octinoxate 7.5% (UVB)
• Octisalate 5.0% (UVB)
• Octocrylene 7.0% (UVB)
• Oxybenzone 6.0% (s-UVA)
• Titanium Dioxide 5.81% (UVB/UVA)*

Peter Thomas Roth Max Sheer All Day Defense Moisture Lotion – SPF 30 ($42.00) contains:

• Octyl Methoxycinnamate (UVB)
• Avobenzone (UVA)
• Octyl Salicylate (UVB)
• Benzophenone-3 (s-UVA)

Laura Gellar Moisture Compound SPF 30 ($25.00) contains:

• Avobenzone 3% (UVA)
• Octinoxate 7.5% (UVB)
• Octisalate 5% (UVB)

Dermalogica Extra Rich Faceblock spf30 ($48.00) contains:

• Homosalate 6.5% (UVB)
• Octinoxate 7.5% (UVB)
• Octisalate 5.0% (UVB)
• Oxybenzone 4.0% (s-UVA)
• Zinc Oxide 2.3% (UVA)

* Titanium dioxide is only shown to protect up to 385nm for UVA, while the range for damage is up to 400nm. Industry standard considers it to still be a broad spectrum UVA ingredient, but we wanted to note this so you can decide for yourself.

Make sure you check out our introduction to sunscreen here. These products are typically available at Nordstrom.com or Sephora.com.