Summer Staples: Neutrogena Wet Skin SPF30 Sunblock Spray and Hawaiian Tropic Golden Tanning Dry Oil

Happy Thursday!

I know everyone's talking about how summer is almost at an end... and while I am excited for fall and cooler weather, I will definitely miss the days I spent by the pool this past summer. In the meantime however, while the days are still hot here in Los Angeles (it's gonna be in the 100s this week, I think), I want to share with you guys two of my summer staples:

Neutrogena Wet Skin SPF30 Sunblock Spray

Conditions at the pool, beach or in humid climates make skin wet and can make sunblock application difficult. Neutrogena® Wet Skin Sunblock Spray with Helioplex® is specially formulated to be applied to wet skin for sun protection. When applied to wet skin, ordinary sunblock can whiten and slide off. Neutrogena® Wet Skin Sunblock Spray instantly cuts through water to form a protective barrier.

This product features Helioplex®, a breadth of stabilized sunscreen technologies that delivers superior protection from the sun.

- Applies to wet or dry skin
- Sweatproof, Waterproof
- Oil-free, PABA-free
- Continuous spray

For best results, spray liberally and spread evenly by hand 15 minutes before sun exposure. Hold the container 4-6 inches from the skin to apply, then rub into skin. Do not spray directly into the face; spray product into hands and then apply to face and rub into skin. Reapply after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, and at least every 2 hours. Can be applied directly to wet skin. Apply in a well-ventilated area. Do not apply in windy conditions.

***from http://www.neutrogena.com/***

I haven't tried that many sunblock brands, so I didn't really know what to expect from Neutrogena's sunblock spray.

It smells just like what a sunblock smells like, but has somewhat of a perfume-y undertone. My brother puts this on before he goes to school -- he sprays body spray over it, and he said that way you can't really tell that he's wearing sunblock.

I love how it is sweatproof and waterproof -- putting on sunblock in the summer heat, you are sure to get sweaty in a matter of minutes. And with other sunblocks, I can literally feel the lotion/spray slide off with my sweat. Not with this one, though. It blends in easily, doesn't leave white streaks, and I can jump in the pool without having to worry that my sunblock got wiped away with sweat or washed out by water.

I usually stay by the pool for about 2 hours, and in that time period I don't feel the need to reapply. Neutrogena suggests that you reapply this sunblock after 80 minutes and at least every 2 hours. I guess it depends mainly on how easily your skin burns -- I don't get sunburned easily, so I feel like one application is enough for 2 hours. And another thing that I think matters is what time you're gonna be under the sun. If the sun is way up high, I reapply; but when it's just about to go down (around 6pm), I normally don't.

And the face... you can use this for your face, but I have a separate sunblock especially for that. ;)

I've read some reviews from Neutrogena's website - some loved it, and others didn't. It works okay for me, but it may not work well for other people. With that said, I do think it's worth a try, especially if you're still looking for the perfect sunblock for you - who knows, this might be it.

Price: $8.99 at Target

My other summer staple is

Hawaiian Tropic Golden Tanning Dry Oil
(with moisturizer SPF6)

Indulge your skin with this Hawaiian blend of rich tanning oils. Enriched with aloe vera, this quick absorbing, alcohol-free dry oil moisturizes and nourishes the skin to promote a golden "tan of the islands."

- 8 fl oz
- Moisturizing
- SPF 6
- Aloe vera
- PABA-free

***from http://www.walmart.com/***

This is like summer in a bottle! It has a coconut smell -- it never fails to remind me of SUMMER. I am not too fond of coconut scented stuff, but this one is an exception: I love it. :)

It is greasy because after all, it is oil. Descriptions say it's waterproof, but I don't swim when I have this on because our pool guy told us not to. He said the oil clogs the pool filter -- and hey, he takes care of our pool and I believe him. ;P

It's a spray bottle which makes it easy to apply -- just spray and spread.

Using this tanning oil leaves me with evenly tanned skin -- not patchy.

This tanning oil is great when I actually want to lay under the sun and tan because it helps me get some color faster (I like to use tanning lotion when it's not summer, as I mentioned in an older post). ;)

Oh and of course, don't forget to put some sunblock on! This only has SPF6 -- definitely not enough.

I bought mine from Big Lots for about $6 to $8. And I'm pretty sure mine is an older packaging, I think they look like this now:

Have you used any of these two products? How did they work for you?

What is your favorite sunblock and tanning lotion? What are your summer staples?

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