Saving on sunscreen - go generic?

Posted by Ted McEnroe July 3, 2008 at 12:23 pm

Walking into the sunscreen aisle can feel a little overwhelming for both your brain and your pocketbook.

But apparently you don’t have to go pricey for the best protection. NECN’s Ally Donnelly forwarded over the Environmental Working Group’s list of the Top 10 sunscreens on the market, and there are some store-brands on the list.

You might not get all the pretty purfume - but at least the EWG says you’ll be protected.

Here’s their list:

1. Blue Lizard (anything without oxybenzone)
2. California Baby (anything with SPF 30+)
3. CVS with zinc oxide
4. Jason Natural Cosmetics Sunbrellas Mineral Based Sunblock
5. Kiss My Face “Paraben Free” series
6. Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunblock
7. Olay Defense Daily UV Moisturizer (with zinc)
8. SkinCeuticals Physical UV Defense
9. Solar Sense Clear Zinc for Face
10. Walgreens Zinc Oxide for Face, Nose, & Ears

The link above also gets you to their full-page recommendations for the best way to use sunscreens, and what to look for.