Everyone’s Obsessed With SPF Oils, But Do They Work?
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We may earn commission from links on this page. Each product featured has been vetted and chosen by our editors. Sunscreen oils are everywhere right now, but do they actually protect your skin? It’s safe to say sunscreen is in its golden era, with everything from transparent lotions and nonsticky sprays to sticks, serums and SPF-infused makeup. One of the most talked-about formats this year is a twist on a classic: sunscreen oils. While reminiscent of tanning oils from the 1980s and ’90s, today’s versions are not just tanning oils with SPF.