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For me, sunscreen was a necessary evil between May and August, not a basic tenet of beauty.

Collage of EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen on a colorful background

Kelsey Clark / Design by Cristina Cianci

Fortunately, landing my first job in lifestyle editorial in my mid-20s changed my approach.

These sunblocks can be oily and runny but absorb well.

Theyre typically thicker, so they take longer to blend and may leave a white cast.

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

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Of course, choosing the best facial SPF is a personal decision.

And it doesnt smell like most sunscreens, either.

The latter ingredient has beenbanned in Hawaiialong with oxybenzone but is otherwise legal worldwide.

EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen Texture

Kelsey Clark/Design by Cristina Cianci

Whats more, these chemicals may damage the oceans delicate coral reefs.

But that not much time, to be honest.

I was most impressed with the applicationit melted into my skin seamlessly and was dry within 30 seconds.

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen Results on Kelsey Clark

Kelsey Clark/Design by Cristina Cianci

Its essentially the most non-sunscreen facial sunscreen Ive ever had the pleasure of wearing.

It truly does not feel like youre wearing anything, which is somewhat of a feat for sunblock.

Plus, its fragrance-free, oil-free, paraben-free, and noncomedogenic.