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The best sunscreen options for winter are here to save your face
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Did you know dermatologists recommend wearing sunscreen every day that you’re out in the sun — even in the winter? Lathering up with a great sunscreen, like the ones featured below, can help protect you and your skin from the elements every season of the year, not just summer.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, when choosing a sunscreen, you should look for one that’s broad spectrum. You want a sunscreen that offers protection against both skin-wrinkling UVA rays and sunburn-causing UVB rays. The sunscreen should be rated SPF 30 or higher, and be water resistant. (SPF, so you know, stands for sun protection factor.)
During the winter, you should focus on sunscreens that protect your face. There are several sunscreen options for those with sensitive or oily skin. However, if you live in a warmer climate or vacation in a sunny spot, lather your body up like you would in the summer.
We’ve rounded up some of the best sunscreen options in 2024, including those by Supergoop, SunBum and CeraVe. There’s a sunscreen option on our list that will work for just about everyone, from athletes to children. All are smart choices for protecting your skin this winter.
Best sunscreens for the face
Formulated specifically for the face, these sunscreens offer ample protection for everyday wear.
Tula Protect + Glow, SPF 30
Tula
Looking for a non-greasy, sweet-smelling sunscreen? Tula, a skincare brand with a celebrity following that includes Jenna Dewan and Mandy Moore, makes a broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen in gel form. It’s perfect for wearing under makeup, or just by itself.
The Tula Protect + Glow has a 4.7-star rating on the brand’s site. One reviewer wrote, “I am a person that usually hates how sunscreen feels on my face, but this one leaves my skin feeling hydrated (but not oily) and leaves a very pretty natural glow.
“The texture of it is also very light and doesn’t feel heavy throughout the day.”
Supergoop Play Everyday sunscreen lotion, SPF 50
Supergoop
Formulated for all skin types, Supergoop Play Everyday lotion offers broad-spectrum SPF 50 coverage and water resistance. Supergoop Play Everyday is a ray-absorbing chemical sunscreen, albeit one made without two ingredients usually associated with chemical sunscreens, oxybenzone and octinoxate. The greaseless formula absorbs into and hydrates the skin.
Supergoop’s Play has about a 4.5-star rating on the brand’s site. One reviewer wrote, “I’ve tested out a lot of different sunscreens over the years and there were many things I didn’t like about many of them. I don’t know why it took me so long to try Supergoop, it is by far my favorite. From now on it’s my go-to, works so well.
“My favorite things about it are that it goes on smooth, doesn’t bother my eyes when I apply to my face, and it has a nice smell. But the best part is that it is so easy to apply, especially on a moving toddler!”
Tower 28 Sunny Days tinted sunscreen, SPF 30
Tower 28
Most tinted sunscreens offer a slight tint to prevent that white residue that formulas tend to leave behind on your skin. Tower 28 Sunny Days, however, eliminates the need for you to cover up with foundation.
The tinted sunscreen comes in 14 shades for a variety of skin tones. Designed for those with sensitive skin, Sunny Days has been endorsed by the National Eczema Association as gentle enough for those with that condition.
Tower 28 Sunny Days tinted sunscreen has a 4.7-star rating on the brand’s site. One reviewer wrote, “Love this so much. The shade match from the quiz on their website is amazing. I was a little hesitant because it was different than what I was matching myself using the photos. And the match the website chose for me is perfect.
“It covers so nicely and honestly looks so seamless and exactly like my normal skin tone while making my skin look so nice and smooth.”
Banana Boat Protection + Vitamins, SPF 50: Save 40%
Banana Boat
Hydrate and protect your skin with this new, everyday face sunscreen, which is infused with Vitamins C and B3. Lightweight and non-greasy, it’s a matte, water resistant formula that can go under makeup for a flawless finish. It offers up to 80 minutes of water resistance. Plus, for a limited time, you can score this for 40% off.
The Banana Boat Protection + Vitamins has a 4.6-star rating on Amazon. One verified customer wrote, “I love this sunscreen. It glides on smooth and silky almost. Lightweight, great sun protection. I only wish I could buy a larger bottle.”
TruSkin mineral sunscreen with Vitamin C, SPF 30
TruSkin
Clean, natural and plant-based, this sunscreen from Amazon favorite TruSkin features 100% non-nano zinc oxide in a lightweight, non-greasy formula with a sheer finish — no white cast left behind. It’s also vegan friendly and cruelty-free.
The TruSkin mineral sunscreen boasts a 4.3-star rating on Amazon. One reviewer wrote, “My friend, a park ranger in Everglades National Park, loves this sunscreen.”
Another verified customer said, “This is a really nice product. Regular sunscreen usually feels heavy and sticky for me, however, this product was very different. It felt like moisturizer when applying. There is that white texture, like sunscreen, but it fades after.
“I have oily skin, so after a long day my face is super oily. This actually left my face oil-free for the entire day. I didn’t have to blot anything off. Surprising! Would recomennd.”
Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Daily Defense, SPF 30
Drunk Elephant
If you have sensitive skin or suffer from skin conditions, namely eczema, you may want to look for a physical or mineral sunscreen. This kind of sunscreen sits on the surface of skin, and acts like a shield. Unlike a chemical sunscreen, a physical sunscreen may leave behind a residue.
All of this brings us to this physical, broad-spectrum, SPF 30 sunscreen by the beauty brand Drunk Elephant. This sheer version, formulated for the face, features ingredients like marula oil and fruit enzymes, along with zinc oxide (a hallmark of a physical sunscreen).
Elta MD UV Clear broad spectrum, SPF 46
Elta MD
Elta MD’s UV Clear sunscreen is a zinc oxide, broad-spectrum sunscreen that offers extra gentle protection for sensitive, oily or acne-prone skin.
This sunscreen has a 4.7-star rating out of more than 49,5000 ratings on Amazon.
One reviewer called it “the best sunscreen for sensitive skin,” adding: “This sunscreen was recommended by a dermatologist 10 years ago and I’ve been a loyal client ever since. I am prone to breakouts when using heavy/oily products. This is the only sunscreen which doesn’t cause breakouts and doesn’t look oily. Highly recommend it.”
CeraVe tinted hydrating mineral sunscreen, SPF 30
CeraVe
Looking for a great, tinted facial sunscreen on a budget? CeraVe makes a great one with lightweight, greaseless protection. Per CeraVe, its products were developed with the help of dermatologists.
The CeraVe tinted hydrating mineral sunscreen has a 4.4-star rating out of more than 54,1000 ratings on Amazon. One reviewer wrote, “As an aging woman with fair and sensitive skin, I am very pleased with this CeraVe product. It not only protects my skin but the tint blends naturally on my face.
“It gives my face moisture and feels wonderful. Will definitely purchase again.”
Kinlò Golden Rays sunscreen, SPF 50
Kinlo
This mineral sunscreen from Naomi Osaka’s skincare line offers UVA/UVB defense without the white cast, protecting against sun damage, filtering blue light and neutralizing harmful free radicals.
Developed for active types, the formula is sweat-proof and water-resistant. It’s available in three sheer shades (deep, medium and light), all matte finish. The sunscreen is also vegan, reef-safe, cruelty-free and contains no parabens, gluten or phthalates.
The Golden Rays sunscreen has a 4.3-star rating on the brand’s website. One reviewer wrote, “I got this on a whim because I have literally never found a good match for a tinted anything, or just regular old foundation for that matter. This is everything. It is a perfect match and makes my skin look healthy.
“I know a lot of companies pride themselves in having a lot of options for brown skin but ultimately their formulas do not even come close to how well this product works. I don’t think five stars is enough.”
Best sunscreens for the body
Douse yourself in these sunscreens, formulated for the body.
Vacation Chardonnay Oil, SPF 30
Vacation
Vacation, a sunscreen that smells so good the brand bottled up the fragrance as a perfume, formulated this lightweight grapeseed oil sunscreen to offer protection while nourishing skin and leaving behind a shimmer and shine.
Vacation Chardonnay oil has a 4.8-star rating on Nordstrom. One verified customer wrote, “OK, so I was a little skeptical, putting on an oil and expecting sun protection. First time I used this I went on a river tubing trip with friends. I was the only one who didn’t get fried to a crisp.
“My friends all used regular sunblock and thought I was crazy for putting oil on. Sold!”
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch, SPF 30
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch is a chemical sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum, SPF 30 protection.
It’s a budget-friendly option that moisturizes the skin, and delivers a fragrance that transports you to the tropics.
This sunscreen has a 4.8-star rating out of more than 10,500 ratings on Amazon.
One reviewer wrote, “I took this on a trip to Mexico and used it everyday out in the sun. I am blonde with extremely fair skin and I never burned once. Instead I got a beautiful tan! And it smells good too!”
Blue Lizard sensitive mineral sunscreen, SPF 50+
Blue Lizard
Amazon reviewers love this unscented mineral sunscreen formulated for sensitive skin from Australian brand Blue Lizard.
Not only does it offer ample, SPF 50+, sweat- and water-resistant protection for up to 80 minutes, it does so without using ingredients that can be harmful to coral reefs.
The Blue Lizard sensitive mineral sunscreen has a 4.7-star rating out of more than 16,400 reviews on Amazon.
One reviewer wrote, “I’m a full time fishing guide. A lot of time in the sun in SW Florida. This is the only product I trust. I’ve been using it for over 10 years!”
Project Reef mineral sunscreen, SPF 30 or 50
Project Reef
Project Reef is another reef-friendly sunscreen brand that’s committed to making products as safe for the environment as it is for humans. It makes sunscreens in SPF 30 and SPF 50 varieties.
Both are infused with hydrating and soothing botanical ingredients including organic aloe vera, coconut, sea-buckthorn oil, green tea, pomegranate and raspberry extract, along with non-nano zinc oxide.
Project Reef mineral sunscreen, SPF 50 (4.22 oz.), $26
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Japan’s oldest royal, Princess Yuriko, wartime Emperor Hirohito’s sister-in-law, dies at 101
Tokyo — Japanese Princess Yuriko, the wife of wartime Emperor Hirohito’s brother and the oldest member of the imperial family, has died after her health deteriorated recently, palace officials said. Yuriko died Friday at the age of 101 in a Tokyo hospital, the Imperial Household Agency said. It did not announce the cause of death.
Born in 1923 as an aristocrat, Yuriko married at age 18 to Prince Mikasa, the younger brother of Hirohito and the great-uncle of current Emperor Naruhito, months before the start of World War II.
She has recounted living in a shelter with her husband and their baby daughter after their residence was burned down in the U.S. fire bombings of Tokyo in the final months of the war in 1945.
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Yuriko raised five children and supported Mikasa’s research into ancient Near Eastern history, while also serving her official duties and taking part in philanthropic activities, including promotion of maternal and child health. She outlived her husband and all three of their sons.
Her death reduces Japan’s rapidly dwindling imperial family to 16 people, including four men, as the country faces the dilemma of how to maintain the royal lineage as conservatives in the governing party insist on retaining male-only succession.
The 1947 Imperial House Law, which largely preserves conservative Japanese prewar family values, allows only males to take the throne and forces female royal family members who marry commoners to lose their royal status. That rule came into effect relatively recently, when Princess Mako married her non-royal fiancé Kei Komuro in October 2021, promptly shedding her royal title and trappings — and depriving the shrinking imperial family of another member.
The youngest male member of the imperial family, Prince Hisahito — the nephew of Emperor Naruhito — is currently the last heir apparent, posing a major problem for a system that doesn’t allow for empresses. The conservative-led government is debating how to keep succession stable without relying on women.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, visiting South America to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation and Group of 20 summits, issued a statement expressing “heartfelt condolences.”
Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Aiko and other relatives visited the Mikasa residence to mourn Yuriko’s death. The palace announced that the general public wishing to offer condolences can sign a book beginning Saturday.
Yuriko had lived a healthy life as a centenarian before suffering a stroke and pneumonia in March.
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She enjoyed exercise in the morning while watching a daily fitness program on television, the Imperial Household Agency says. She also continued to read multiple newspapers and magazines and enjoyed watching news and baseball on TV. On sunny days, she sat in the palace garden or was wheeled in her wheelchair.
Yuriko was hospitalized after her stroke and had been in and out of intensive care since then. Her overall condition deteriorated over the past week, the Imperial Household Agency said.
British jets were scrambled to monitor a Russian reconnaissance aircraft flying close to U.K. airspace, the defense minister in London said on Friday, just days after NATO jets were mobilized when Russian aircraft were spotted over the Baltic Sea and off the coast of Norway.
Two Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland followed the Russian Bear-F aircraft as it flew over the North Sea on Thursday, the ministry said.
“At no time was it able to enter UK sovereign airspace,” it added.
The Bear-F, also known as the Tupolev Tu-142, is a maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft.
The Typhoons were supported by a Voyager refueling aircraft.
“Our adversaries should be in no doubt of our steadfast determination and formidable ability to protect the UK,” said armed forces minister Luke Pollard.
“The Royal Navy and RAF (Royal Air Force) have once again shown they stand ready to defend our country at a moment’s notice and I pay tribute to the professionalism and bravery of those involved in these latest operations,” he added.
The Royal Navy also shadowed Russian military vessels passing through the English Channel this week, said the defense ministry.
It added that it was the second time in three months that Russian ships and aircraft had been detected within a week of each other.
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Incidents involving Russian and Western aircraft have multiplied over the recent months against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Earlier this week, Italy and Norway scrambled jets after Russian aircraft were spotted over the Baltic Sea and along the Norwegian coast.
The Italian Air Force intercepted a Russian Coot-A jet over the Baltic Sea, NATO Allied Air Command said in a post on social media. Norwegian Air Force F-35s identified multiple Russian aircraft flying in international airspace off the country’s coast, NATO said.
In September, Japan said its warplanes used flares to warn a Russian reconnaissance aircraft to leave northern Japanese airspace.
In July, the United States intercepted Russian and Chinese aircraft in international airspace off the coast of Alaska. In February 2024, the U.S. detected four Russian warplanes flying in the same area. More Russian aircraft were spotted in May and February 2023.
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Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary, was investigated for alleged sexual assault in 2017
Monterey, Calif. – Pete Hegseth, the Army veteran turned Fox News host selected by President-elect Donald Trump to be defense secretary during his second term was investigated for an alleged sexual assault in 2017, Monterey, Calif. officials confirmed.
In response to multiple public record requests to the city, including one from CBS News, officials released a public statement late Thursday evening about a 2017 police investigation into Hegseth. The statement form the City Manager’s Office and Monterey Police Department contained few details about the case and said they would not make any other public statements related to the investigation.
The incident allegedly occurred somewhere between a minute before midnight on Oct. 7, 2017 and 7 a.m. on Oct. 8, 2017 at 1 Old Golf Course Road, the location of the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel. A police report was filed with Monterey Police Department three days later, on Oct. 12, 2024.
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Police did not disclose the name or age of the alleged victim but did describe the injuries as “Contusions” “right thigh.”
The statement said no weapons were involved.
News of the sexual misconduct allegation was revealed on Thursday by Vanity Fair when the magazine reported that Trump’s incoming chief of staff, Susie Wiles, was briefed about the alleged sexual misconduct by Hegseth involving a woman, citing unnamed sources — one of whom reportedly said the incident took place in Monterey.
The allegation prompted a discussion among Wiles, Trump’s legal team and Hegseth, who described the allegation as a consensual encounter and a classic case of he-said, she-said, the magazine reported.
Timothy Parlatore, a former Trump lawyer who frequently represents current and former members of the U.S. military, told Vanity Fair: “This allegation was already investigated by the Monterey police department and they found no evidence for it.”
Hegseth is a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan with a handful of military medals, including two Bronze Stars, and has undergraduate and graduate degrees from Princeton and Harvard.
Since 2019, Hegseth has been married to his third wife, Fox News producer Jennifer Rauchet. The two were married at Trump’s National Gold Club in Colts Neck, New Jersey.
Hegseth and his first wife, Meredith Schwarz, divorced in 2009. He and his second wife, Samantha Deering, divorced in 2017, the year he was investigated for the alleged sexual assault.
Disagreement over Hegseth’s qualifications
Following Trump’s Tuesday night announcement that he would nominate Hegseth to be his defense secretary, many have questioned whether the 44-year-old co-host of “Fox & Friends Weekends” can handle managing the Defense Department, which has a budget of $842 billion, almost three million employees and 750 military installations around the world.
“The Pentagon is in need of real reform, and they’re getting a leader who has grit to make it happen,” said Trump’s pick for national security adviser, Republican Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida, in a post on the social media platform X. Waltz is a former Army Green Beret colonel.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, who served in the Army’s elite 75th Ranger Regiment in Iraq and Afghanistan, said Hegseth was not “remotely qualified” to be defense secretary.
“The SecDef [secretary of defense] makes life-and-death decisions daily that impact over 2 million troops around the globe. This is not an entry-level job for a TV commentator,” Crow said on X. “The Senate should do its job and deny this nomination.”
Hegseth’s controversial views
Hegseth is a longtime conservative and staunch Trump ally who has talked about changes Trump should make at the Pentagon.
He said the Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Charles Q. Brown should be fired for “pursuing the radical positions of left-wing politicians.”
And he believes women should not be in combat for the U.S. military, a point he reiterated last week in an interview with “The Shawn Ryan Show” podcast.
Ahead of then President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration in January 2021, The Associated Press reported that 12 U.S. National Guard members were removed from helping to secure the event after vetting by the U.S. military and FBI. The members made extremist statements in posts or text messages or had ties with right-wing militia groups.
Hegseth revealed during his interview Shawn Ryan, a former Navy SEAL, that he was one of the National Guard members removed from securing the inauguration.
