SPF30 vs. SPF50

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Ask the Expert: SPF30 vs. SPF50

Ask the Expert: SPF30 vs. SPF50

There’s no shortage of mixed messages around SPF—but there’s one big myth worthy of busting: Is there really that big a difference between SPF30 and 50? That’s why we’ve enlisted board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dan Belkin to clear things up.

Hint: It's about quality and quantity (of application, that is).

What also matters is the formula that drives your sunscreen and with non-nano zinc oxide, the Multimodal Defender SPF30 protects against UVA, UVB, infrared, and blue-light rays—while helping correct past damage and visibly brightening your skin.

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