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Best Budget-Friendly Sunscreens

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Real Simple readers pick their top eight drugstore sunscreens.

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Best Lotion, SPF 15 to 30

Banana Boat Sport SPF 15, $8

Nongreasy and lightweight, this was definitely effective. "I missed a spot," reported one tester, "as evidenced by my new red splotch."

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