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Don't Look Now, This Popular Sunscreen is 20% Off for the Amazon Big Spring Sale

Your future face will thank you

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As my fellow skincare obsessives know, keeping your skin healthy and protected with sunscreen is essential year-round, but even more so during the warmer months when you're spending more time outdoors. If you're in the market to upgrade your go-to SPF for the season, allow me to turn your attention to the EltaMD UV Restore SPF40 face sunscreen (from $46; $37), a favorite of editors, beauty influencers and even celebrities like Leighton Meester. Not only is the popular pick, which is available in both a tinted and untinted version, a great product to add to your summer beauty routine, it’s also on rare sale right now during the Amazon Big Spring Sale, where you can score up to 80 percent off your favorite home, beauty, fashion and tech products through March 31.

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So, why does everybody seem to love this EltaMD Restore sunscreen so much? For starters, it contains zinc oxide as its main ingredient. According to multiple studies, the ingredient is a safe and effective one when it comes to blocking UV rays from penetrating your skin. Additionally, per the brand, the formula is dye-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free and noncomedogenic—plus it's formulated for all skin types. It also contains squalane to boost moisture retention and ginger root extract to help repair sun-damaged skin, promoting an overall radiant-looking complexion while it protects it.

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But don’t just take it from me. This EltaMD offering currently has over 3,400 5-star ratings on Amazon alone, one of whom raves, “I've used several types of sunscreen in the past and always struggled looking super greasy. This is the only non-medical-grade sunscreen I can wear that doesn't cause a horrible breakout or burn my eyes. The coverage of this tinted sunscreen isn't too heavy, of course, but you can build on it if you want. This is a must have for your morning/daily regimen!”

Another 5-star reviewer adds, “I recently purchased the EltaMD facial sunscreen for my husband, who is an avid golfer, and it has exceeded his expectations. This sunscreen is a golfer's dream, he says. It stays in place even during intense rounds under the sun, and it doesn't run when you sweat, which is crucial for maintaining visibility and comfort on the course. The longevity is impressive; it lasts throughout his entire game without needing constant reapplication. Unlike many other sunscreens, it isn't sticky and feels light on the skin, making it perfect for daily use. There is a light scent to it, nothing overbearing, just that typical sunscreen scent.”

So, if you want to keep your skin protected and looking better than ever this summer (and well beyond), I suggest stocking up before the price shoots back up. Your future face will thank you.



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