Wearing Sunscreen Daily Is the Key to Healthier Skin—Start With These 4 CVS Finds

Forget fancy toners and serums. If you're going to apply just one product for healthier skin from the inside out, make it sunscreen. To discover your new favorite formula, look no further than your local CVS. The trusted drugstore stocks its beauty shelves with many different types of face sunscreen formulas, including both mineral sunscreens and chemical sunscreens. Best of all, you can get reliable sun protection at a price you can afford. Read on to see why beauty editors keep turning to CVS to shop for sunscreen.

Why You Need Sunscreen

Countless dermatologists have told our beauty editors about the dangers of unprotected sun exposure over time: It puts your skin at risk for dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, and, of course, skin cancer. They've also emphasized the importance of reapplication. "Think of SPF like a clingy friend: it needs attention every two hours, or it stops doing its job," Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut, told Marie Claire. CVS sells sunscreens featuring dermatologist-backed ingredients that prevent signs of photoaging and cancerous cells from forming when applied properly.

Sunscreens for a Variety of Skin Types

Yes, everyone should wear sunscreen every day, but not every sunscreen works for everyone—there's no one-size-fits-all. Shopping for sunscreen by skin type is an easy shortcut to finding a formula you’ll like and want to use every day. Whether you have oily, dry, or sensitive skin, or you're concerned about a white cast, CVS offers a variety of sunscreen formulas and formulations (think lotions, mists, and even gels and foams) to meet all your skincare needs.

Value-Forward Shopping

The trick to applying and reapplying sunscreen on the daily is to find one you like. Oftentimes, the first one you use won't be your perfect match. Luckily, CVS stocks many of its sunscreens in mini sizes, including travel-size bottles and trial samples, allowing you to try a range of formulas before committing to a big bottle. Once you’ve found your new favorite sunscreen brand, keep an eye out for discounts during the CVS Extra Big Deals Event and make sure to stock up.