
Top ranked sunscreens on Amazon reviewed by dermatologists
A team of dermatologists (Xu et al., 2016) systematically reviewed the top ranked sunscreens on Amazon and devised a set of 6 helpful screening categories that are based on both positive and negative consumer reviews.Sunscreen attributes (in order of importance):
Reference Xu S, Kwa M, Agarwal A, Rademaker A, and Kundu RV. (2016). Sunscreen product performance and other determinants of consumer preferences. JAMA Dermatology. http://doi.org/10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.2344
- Cosmetic elegance (ease of application, not greasy, moisturizing, etc.)
- Product performance (how well it protects against sunburn, even with sweating)
- Skin compatibility (e.g., does not affect sensitive skin)
- Product ingredients (both organic UV absorbers and titanium dioxide)
- Separate ratings (recommendations or reviews from other sources)
- Affordability (expressed as price per ounce)
- NO-AD Sunscreen Lotion SPF 45
- NO-AD Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
- Banana Boat Sunscreen Sport Family Size, SPF 50
- Australian Gold SPF 30 Spray Gel
- Banana Boat Sunscreen Spray SPF 30
Reference Xu S, Kwa M, Agarwal A, Rademaker A, and Kundu RV. (2016). Sunscreen product performance and other determinants of consumer preferences. JAMA Dermatology. http://doi.org/10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.2344