Growing up in Florida, I spent a lot of quality time in the sun. But, unfortunately, unless I was sitting on a lounge chair or walking at the beach, I didn't put on sunscreen. Even as an adult, I hardly wear it, mostly because I have such sensitive skin and even the smallest amount is enough to make my T-zone breakout with acne.
But as we enter summer, I find myself eager to reverse that habit and prevent further sun damage by wearing sunscreen every day.
I turned to popular recommendations and decided to test out two very similar sunscreens: Supergoop's Unseen Sunscreen ($38 for 1.7 ounces) and Trader Joe's daily facial sunscreen ($9 for 1.7 ounces). The two chemical sunscreens are said to have comparable oil-free consistencies and transparent (leaving no white cast) finishes. They're also both water- and sweat-resistant and fragrance-free.
Here's how the cheap and expensive products stacked up.