 | Introducing: The Well+Good SPF Awards! Any dermatologist will tell you that sunscreen is the single most important step in anyone’s a.m. routine. It’s the first line of defense against skin cancer and visible signs of skin aging (like sagging, discoloration, fine lines, and wrinkles), and there’s really no excuse not to be slathering the stuff on every single morning, rain or shine. But even I—a beauty editor—will admit: For so long, it was hard to find products that made that oh-so-critical step feel exciting and easy to make good on doing. Now, the good news: We’ve come a long way from having to rely on the goopy, greasy, chalky sunscreen formulas of yesteryear. Modern sun-care products have gotten smarter and more sophisticated, with skin-care-infused formulas, SPF makeup that protects and boosts your complexion’s glow, and leveled-up body products that are both easy to apply and feel like you’re wearing nothing at all. But, there are a lot of A+ options out there—and sorting through them to find the best for you might feel like an undertaking. We're here to help. This week, we launched the first-ever Well+Good SPF Awards (!!!) to highlight products that won’t just convince you to wear sunscreen every day—they’ll actually make you want to do it. Over the last six months, a group of 30 Well+Good staffers and nine dermatologists with varying skin tones, complexion concerns, and formulation preferences tested hundreds of products to serve up 70 winners across seven categories: the best face and body sunscreens, SPF skin care, sun-protective makeup, sunless tanners, after-sun skin care, and the most innovative products of the year. At least one of them is bound to be the “best” for you (though we won’t blame you for adding multiple to your cart). There’s never been a better time to embrace sun safety. Our skin—and health—is all the better for it. Cheers to a summer of fun in the sun,  | Zoë Weiner
Senior Beauty Editor | |
have you heard 👂 Summer is coming in hot, and it's bringing Venus-in-retrograde motion with it. In this episode of The Well+Good Podcast, we’re in conversation with astrologer Kirah Tabourn to help us prepare for this season’s biggest transit. Join us as we unpack the significance of Venus in retrograde and take a detailed look at how each of our rising signs should welcome change into our day-to-day lives. Listen Now |
| Skin-care Empties We selected dozens of winners for the first-ever Well+Good SPF Awards. Here are three that definitely deserve a spot in your daily routine. |  Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++++, $40 This skin-care makeup hybrid pairs its mineral SPF with calming allantoin, barrier-strengthening peptides and ceramides, and hydrating hyaluronic acid. It's got a peachy-pink hue to neutralize zinc's white cast, and is so effective at evening out all skin tones that it might just replace your favorite skin tint. Shop Now | |  Relevant: Your Skin Seen EveryDay Cream With SPF 40, $38 Relevant's One & Done SPF wraps your serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen into one seamless step. Plus, it's made with soothing superstar oat extract to power down any inflammation, leaving your skin calm and protected. Shop Now | |  Banana Boat Protection + Vitamins Moisturizing Sunscreen Spray SPF 50, $13 Not only does this drugstore formula have SPF 50, but it's also infused with antioxidant-rich vitamin C and niacinamide to brighten and hydrate skin while offering additional defense against free-radical damage. It feels moisturizing and not sticky on the skin, and is the type of beach-bag sunscreen you'll be excited to share. Shop Now | | |
cosmic health ⚖️🌝👩🌾🌻🧦 Just yesterday, mystical Neptune stationed retrograde in Pisces. Neptune retrograde asks us to revisit our dreams and heed our intuition. Amplifying that sentiment is Mercury in Cancer, which makes an auspicious trine to Saturn, helping us lean into the structures and systems we need in life while simultaneously healing us. The full moon in Capricorn on July 3 at 7:38 a.m. happens with Venus (soon to station retrograde, too, on July 22) and Mars, both in Leo, squaring Uranus, highlighting change. Fortunately, Jupiter and Saturn work harmoniously with the full moon, signifying that the changes being asked of us now may pay dividends later. Plant seeds now, and watch flowers bloom down the road. This is a week to prioritize doing whatever grounds you. Whether that’s a barefoot walk in the grass or spending a few minutes organizing your sock drawer, or something else, do it. |
Your happiest hour In Italy, an affogato (the Italian word for "drowned") is often prepared with ice cream, hot espresso, and amaretto, which is a sweet Italian liqueur with an almond-y flavor. Inspired by this delicious dessert, we dreamt up a non-alcoholic, dairy-free affogato that our plant-based-slash-sober-curious friends can sip poolside, too. The result? This two-ingredient recipe for vegan cold brew coffee affogato. It’s rich, refreshing, and brimming with buzz—meaning the perfect primer for your 4th of July holiday. Listen Now |
ICYMI This weekend, snuggle up with some recent reads from Well+Good: - Happy 4th of July! Here’s your guide to the best holiday wellness sales—from bedding and athleisure to vibrators and kitchen appliances.
- Summer travel season is in full swing, and the heat is on—literally. Get tips to stay hydrated wherever you go, including infusing your H2O with fruit and veggies, keeping electrolytes on hand, and more.
- Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people… well, you know. To get the biggest possible mood boost from your workouts, though, steal these tips from sports psychologists.
- It might be the weekend right now, but you’re going to want to bookmark these eight tips to reset after sitting at a desk for eight-plus hours.
- Again, do yourself a favor and check out the winners of the first-ever Well+Good SPF Awards. Whether you’re looking for a face sunscreen, a body sunscreen, SPF makeup, the most innovative products of the year, or truly anything other sun-care need or want, we have you covered.
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