From face formulas to full-body coverage, these editor-approved SPF picks are doing the absolute most.
There was a time when sunscreen felt like a punishment — thick, white, impossibly greasy, and somehow always in your eyes. For many of us, it was the product we tolerated at the beach and forgot about everywhere else. But as…
The skincare industry is worth billions of dollars, and it shows. Walk down any beauty aisle or open TikTok for five minutes and you'll be met with a flood of serums, essences, and treatments all claiming to transform your skin overnight. But according to dermatologists, most of it is noise.
Retinoids are the gold standard…
Spring is here, and with it comes one of the most overlooked rituals in personal wellness, the seasonal skincare reset. Just as winter coats get swapped for lighter layers, your skin and the products you put on it deserve the same thoughtful transition. And few people understand that shift better than Crystal Greene, a New…
Skin care has become crowded with steps, trends, and product claims that often blur the basics. Yet most skin concerns are still shaped by a small set of daily habits. A steady routine built on cleansing, moisturizing, and protection tends to do more than complicated regimens built on constant product switching.
The focus keyword routine…
Every year, more than 20,000 dermatologists and beauty industry professionals gather at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, and the conference floor quickly becomes one of the most telling trend reports in the industry. This year, established names like Clinique and Lancôme shared exhibit space with newer brands like Topicals and Glow Recipe, creating…
Not all sunscreens are created equal — and for melanin-rich skin, finding the right formula is a whole journey.
Let's be clear: sunscreen isn't just for light skin. Dermatologists have long emphasized that melanin, while remarkable, offers only minimal natural protection from the sun — certainly not enough to skip SPF altogether. For Black women especially,…
Why melanin isn't a shield — and which sunscreens actually work for deeper skin tones
For decades, a stubborn myth has circulated in beauty culture and beyond: that dark skin doesn't need sunscreen. It's a misconception with real consequences — one that dermatologists and skincare experts say continues to put millions of people at unnecessary…
Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, outpacing every other type combined. By age 70, at least 1 in 5 Americans will develop it. The primary driver is ultraviolet radiation from the sun, and the primary defense is sunscreen. The problem is that most people are applying it wrong, skipping…
A skincare routine is only as effective as the sequence in which it is applied. Layering products incorrectly can prevent key ingredients from reaching the skin, which means even the most expensive formulas may not deliver their intended results. The general principle is straightforward: start with the lightest textures and work toward the heaviest, so…
The right formula can protect your melanin-rich skin without triggering breakouts or that dreaded white cast — here's how to find it.
There's a persistent myth that Black skin doesn't need sunscreen. Melanin does offer some natural UV protection, but it's nowhere near enough to prevent the damage that quietly accumulates over time — hyperpigmentation,…

