Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30
“A chemical sunscreen that genuinely delivers on its no-white-cast promise for deeper skin tones, with a dewy finish and accessible price — but cocoa butter…”
8.7 /10
✦ The Suncare & SPF Edit · 10 verdicts
Suncare & SPF, re-read by a friend who's actually tried it.
Facial and body sunscreens, SPF and after-sun
G An editorial from Glow · updated as verdicts land
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+
“The sunscreen that made everyone understand Japanese SPF supremacy — featherlight, no white cast, but alcohol-heavy and not for every face.”
8.4 /10
The Cult K-Beauty SPF That Disappeared
“A beloved watery gel sunscreen that's nearly impossible to find — and depending on your skin type, you might either mourn it or wonder what the fuss was about.”
8.2 /10
The K-Beauty SPF Everyone's Chasing (and Faking)
“A genuinely lovely lightweight sunscreen that went so viral it spawned a counterfeit industry. Beautiful formula, nightmare supply chain.”
7.8 /10
Round Lab Birch Juice Sunscreen
“Lightweight chemical SPF beloved for its moisturizing feel — but white cast on darker skin and eye sting are the real talk.”
7.6 /10
EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46: The Cult Favorite With a Catch
“Dermatologist darling that delivers real protection for fair, sensitive, acne-prone skin — but stings the wallet and leaves darker tones ghosted.”
7.0 /10
Supergoop Unseen: The Invisible Hype Machine
“A velvety, genuinely invisible SPF that won half the internet — but the other half got greasy, got burned, or got a Trader Joe's dupe for half the price.”
6.1 /10
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 70: Honest Take
“Cheap, accessible, and matte — but the white cast and eye stinging are real dealbreakers for some. Shake it like you mean it.”
5.8 /10
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk SPF 60: The Hype…
“A dermatologist darling with real pilling, white cast, and greasiness issues — plus the US formula lags far behind what Europe gets.”
5.4 /10
Supergoop Glowscreen SPF 40: Pretty, Pricey, Protection…
“A gorgeous glowy primer that happens to have SPF — but multiple users report it failed UV tests and sunburns within hours. The glow is real; the protection is…”
4.2 /10
✦ Glow's suncare & spf shortlist
If you only buy three things.
Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30
“A chemical sunscreen that genuinely delivers on its no-white-cast promise for deeper skin tones, with a dewy finish and accessible price — but cocoa butter…”
8.7 /10
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+
“The sunscreen that made everyone understand Japanese SPF supremacy — featherlight, no white cast, but alcohol-heavy and not for every face.”
8.4 /10
The Cult K-Beauty SPF That Disappeared
“A beloved watery gel sunscreen that's nearly impossible to find — and depending on your skin type, you might either mourn it or wonder what the fuss was about.”
8.2 /10