YB Loves: Purse-Friendly Sunscreens You Haven’t Tried But Should

This sampler sunscreen set is the key to finding your new fave. (Photo: Sephora)

Sunscreen. You’ll use it, but that doesn’t mean you’ll like it, right? But maybe you just haven’t found the right one. In my teens and 20s, I admittedly reached for the same completely meh drugstore sunscreen year after simply because it did the job. But a really awesome sunscreen can actually be enjoyable to use. Don’t feel like shelling out big bucks on a product that might not be your perfect match? Let Sephora do the guess work for you with their limited edition Sun Safety Kit ($32), available in-store and online.

For the ninth year, Sephora has partnered with the Skin Cancer Foundation on a fantastic, handpicked set of sunscreens for your every need. From face, to body, to lips, to eyes (my personal new obsession), your whole body will be protected by using a range of formulas like lotion, balm, serum, and CC cream. There’s even a self-tanner loaded with SPF so you can fake a tan while staying safe from harmful UV rays.

Here’s the full list of the 16 deluxe samples that come encased in a handy pink travel bag:

  • AmorePacific Natural Protector SPF 30 

  • Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution Broad Spectrum SPF 50 

  • Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 in Light Medium 

  • Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare? Dark Spot Sun Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen 

  • Dr. Jart+ Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45 

  • Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15 

  • Josie Maran Cosmetics Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 

  • Korres Yoghurt Nourishing Fluid Veil Broad Spectrum SPF 30 

  • Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 

  • Ole Henriksen total truth eye crème SPF 15 

  • Origins VitaZing Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Energy-Boosting Moisturizer with Mangosteen 

  • Peter Thomas Roth Max Sheer All Day Moisture Defense® Lotion SPF 30 

  • Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ WetForce Broad Spectrum Water Resistant 

  • St. Tropez One Night Only in Light-Medium 

  • Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 

  • Vita Liberata Passion Flower & Argan Dry Oil Broad Spectrum SPF 50

Try them all (or if you’re nice you can share) and discover your new must-haves. I already knew I loved Shiseido, but I was psyched to have a purse-sized version. I also found new favorites in AmorePacific and Josie Maran. Also, $20 from the sale of each kit benefits the Skin Cancer Foundation to help with prevention, detection, and treatment. For me, this is a win-win!

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