10 New Ways to Wear Sunscreen This Spring Break

- Photograph by Jason Kibbler; Teen Vogue June/July 2010. Copyright ©2010 Condé Nast Publications All Rights Reserved.1/12
By now everyone knows that a steady supply of SPF is a summertime essential. But are you really getting the full protection you need? The sun doesn’t just affect your skin, it can yellow a mani, dry out your hair, and always reaches the places you can’t. (Burnt ears, anyone?) Surely you’ve been wearing your SPF moisturizer all winter long (right?), but with spring break just around the corner, it’s time to get serious from head to toe.
From UV-protective top coats to sunscreen makeup, brands today have you covered — literally. Click through to find our favorite new ways to show off while you cover up, just in time for your big trip.
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Never hit the beach with a full face of makeup! Instead, swipe on this tinted sunscreen, with plenty of coverage for your spots and skin.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Anti-Aging Tinted Primer with Sunscreen
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Sugar’s cult-favorite lip balm gets a beach-ready upgrade in this new water-resistant formula. Swipe it on your lips, cheeks, eyelids, and ears for extra UV protection throughout the day.
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Not only is this top coat 5-free, vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free, it’s also UV-resistant. That means your mani will be better shielded from the sun — no yellowing here!
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If you love rocking a bold lip, try this tinted balm for the beach. It has a light SPF 30 formula and great color — plus, with shea butter, coconut, avocado, and sunflower seed oils, it’s super moisturizing, too.
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If you’ve ever had a sunburn on your eyelids, you know how painful it can be. Add a little polish to your beach look and shield your lids at the same time with this broad spectrum shadow.
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If sunscreen always breaks you out, you’re not alone. Luckily, Coppertone is coming to the rescue with a new clinically tested formula that won’t clog pores or cause breakouts. Did we mention it also has a sweet citrus scent?
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If you’ve ever had a sunburn on your eyelids, you know how painful it can be. Add a little polish to your beach look and shield your lids at the same time with this broad spectrum shadow.
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Don’t let your highlights yellow in the sun! Protect your locks (and, ahem, your scalp) with this hydrating leave-in conditioner with built in SPF.
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Glide this illuminating BB cream on your cheekbones and eyelids as a highlighter, and blend in for protection from UVA and UVB rays.
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Looks like it’s time to swap out your standard rosewater for something a little more sun-friendly. With SPF 50, this hydrating rosemary mist is the most refreshing way to protect your skin.
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