The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout . E! makes a commission on purchases. I grew up a fair-skinned redhead in Southern California.
I've had my share of painful sunburns . Believe me when I say I understand the importance of a good SPF . Now, I'm a beauty and fashion editor, and my job is testing sunscreen and skincare options that will work for everybody.
Many products I test become staples in my routine, but one sunscreen and moisturizer duo has truly stood out. I even brought it with me on my summer vacation to Greece, where it kept my skin hydrated, bouncy , and protected from the sun's harsh rays, even during open-ocean kayaking in the Aegean Sea! Here's everything you need to know about the sunscreen and moisturizer duo that saved my dry, acne-prone skin on a massively hot European vacation. The Kelly Slater-helmed brand is inherently cool.
I mean, come on, it's a skincare brand by a pro surfer! It uses bio-based ingredients derived from natural sources such as plants, minerals, and microorganisms. The products are vegan, cruelty-free, and reef-safe . And not only is the blue, vaguely pill-like packaging cool, it's made from 100% recycled Oceanworks plastics.
The skincare brand utilizes ingredients that are gentle but effective. Its bio-based ingredients didn't irritate my sensitive, acne-prone skin, and didn't run into my eyes, even when my face was drenched in sweat from sightseeing in 100-degree heat. Its Deeper Div.