Shopping with a tighter budget? Enter Neutrogena’s popular Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen, a favorite of former senior editor, Summer Cartwright. She has five tattoos and notes, regardless of the placement, she always incorporates this Neutrogena SPF and Aquaphor into her routine.
“Skin is particularly sensitive after being tatted, and obviously still healing, so these two products together ensure that the ink remains fresh, free of scabbing, and protected in the sun,” Cartwright told me.
It’s available in multiple SPF levels ranging from SPF 30-100, so you can find an SPF for your needs. For example, if you actively use and reapply a shot glass worth of SPF at least every two hours then you can get away with using SPF 30. Someone with sensitive skin, like those who recently got tattoos or had cosmetic procedures done, will need a higher SPF for extra protection, hence why I’m spotlighting SPF 70.
Regardless of which version of Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch you incorporate, you won’t have to worry about it leaving behind an ashy mess that camouflages your tattoos or melanin-rich complexion.
Opt for this cheap sunscreen over the Mad Rabbit one if you’re on a tighter budget and don’t mind using a chemical sunscreen that has a mandatory 15-minute waiting period. Those with deeper complexions will also appreciate that chemical sunscreens, like this one, don’t leave behind an annoying white cast.
