Table 2.
Characteristics of sunscreen recommendations for patients with darker skin tones.
| No. of unique mentions | Sunscreen | Ingredients (physical, chemical, mixture) | Tinted | Sun protection factor | Price | Size, oz | Price per ounce | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Glossier Invisible Shield | Chemical | Transparent | 35 | $25.00 | 1 | $25.00 | Cream/lotion |
| 9 | Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen | Chemical | Transparent | 40 | $34.00 | 1.7 | $20.00 | Cream/lotion |
| 7 | Black Girl Sunscreen | Chemical | No | 30 | $18.99 | 3 | $6.33 | Cream/lotion |
| 6 | EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum | Mixture | No | 46 | $35.00 | 1.7 | $20.59 | Cream/lotion |
| 6 | Mario Bdescu Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF | Chemical | No | 30 | $28.00 | 2 | $14.00 | Cream/lotion |
| 5 | Kate Somerville UncompliKated | Chemical | No | 50 | $38.00 | 3.4 | $11.18 | Spray |
| 3 | Bolden Brightening Moisturizer SPF 30 | Chemical | No | 30 | $28.00 | 2 | $14.00 | Cream/lotion |
| 3 | Colorescience Sunforgettable Brush-On Sunscreen SPF 30 | Physical | Yes | 50 | $65.00 | 0.21 | N/A | Powder |
| 3 | Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 | Physical | No | 30 | $34.00 | 3 | $11.33 | Cream/lotion |
| 3 | La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Sunscreen | Chemical | No | 60 | $19.99 | 1.7 | $11.76 | Cream/lotion |
| 3 | Murad City Skin | Physical | Yes | 50 | $68.00 | 1.7 | $40.00 | Cream/lotion |
| 3 | NYDG Chem-Free Active Defense | Physical | No | 30 | $98.00 | 4 | $24.50 | Cream/lotion |
| 3 | Specific Beauty Active Radiance Day Broad Spectrum Facial Moisturizers | Chemical | No | 30 | $40.00 | 1.7 | $23.53 | Cream/lotion |
| 3 | Unsun Tinted Mineral Sunscreen | Physical | Yes | 30 | $29.99 | 1.7 | $17.64 | Cream/lotion |
| 2 | Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer Sunscreen SPF 30 | Chemical | No | 30 | $19.49 | 2.5 | $7.80 | Cream/lotion |
| 2 | CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 | Physical | No | 50 | $14.99 | 2.5 | $6.00 | Cream/lotion |
| 2 | EltaMD UV Moisturizing Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 | Mixture | No | 30 | $30.00 | 4 | $7.50 | Cream/lotion |
| 2 | Julep No Excuses Invisible Sunscreen Gel | Chemical | Transparent | 40 | $20.00 | 1 | $20.00 | Cream/lotion |
| 2 | La Roche Posay Anthelios Melt-In-Sunscreen Milk SPF 60 | Chemical | No | 60 | $35.99 | 5 | $7.20 | Cream/lotion |
| 2 | Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Sunscreen | Chemical | No | 30 | $65.00 | 1.7 | $38.24 | Cream/lotion |
N/A: Not applicable