This is my husband, Greg. He’s a mountaineer.
Greg is NOT a beauty junkie.
I am lucky if I can get him to wash his face.
He is, however, very selective about sunscreen. It can’t smell or sting and it has to work. He has probably tested dozens over the years without even realizing it (I’m good like that). Here are the three that have passed the test and remain staples in our house—and his 70-pound backpack. You don’t have to be a man or a mountaineer to appreciate their benefits.
Ole Henriksen Skin Insulator with SPF 15 ($35)
This rich, cushiony cream is calming and nourishing, thanks to linseed extract and grape seed oil. It doesn’t irritate Greg’s skin post-shave, so it’s the perfect daily moisturizer during cooler months when his skin is dry.
Kiehl’s All-Sport Non-Freeze Face Protector SPF 30 ($18.50)
This hockey puck-sized pot is filled with a wax-based, water-resistant balm that creates a physical barrier between your skin and the sun, wind, and water. It’s also perfect for protecting lips. Nothing gets through this stuff!
Coppertone Sport Continuous Spray SFP 70 ($11)
Old school and completely unglamorous, this is hard-core sun protection. The new spray application is hands-free, so it’s ideal when you’re dangling off a cliff at 14,000 feet, or at the beach, covered in sand.
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Yay! Greg makes an appearance on BeautyBets! Coppertone Sport is an awesome sunscreen. Will have to try the others.
The Kiehl’s looks like it would travel well, but what do you think about putting wax on your face?
Wax is what creates the barrier from the wind, and is water-resistant, so that’s why this product works. While I’d never wear it on a regular basis, it actually is pretty harmless because, unlike petrolatum, it just sits on the surface and doesn’t get into your system.
So, out of the three, which is the best bet for me to get for Travis? He wears a suit and tie to work so I don’t think the wax will do but does the ole henrikson just dry right on and leave the skin like there’s nothing on it? Oh, and that Greg of yours is such a dish!
Since I know that you live in a warmer climate, I’d go with something lighter weight, like Eucerin Everyday Protection Face Lotion SPF 30, which Greg uses in the summer! Fragrance free and won’t leave a trace on Travis! At Target and most drugstores: http://tinyurl.com/yfr6w99
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