“You know that saying, you can have something cheap and good, or good and fast, or fast and cheap — but never all three? Given the fantastic price and performance of this sunscreen, I think you can,” says writer Rose Maura Lorre. This Trader Joe’s sunscreen is shine-free, doesn’t leave a white cast, and looks and feels a lot like Supergoop’s ever-popular Unseen Sunscreen. You can use it as a combination sunscreen and primer — the last step of your skin care and the first step of your makeup, blurring pores without feeling sticky. “It’s the only face sunscreen I’ve used that I regularly reapply throughout the day,” says Rose. And because it’s inexpensive, she buys several tubes at a time and stashes them everywhere for easy reapplication. A grocery store sunscreen we love→ We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more ›
Clinique’s black cherry-colored lip balm is widely considered to be a cult favorite. Its sheer, buildable hue and glistening finish is flattering with a vast array of skin tones and has been cherished by generations for over 50 years. But? It’s a bit pricey. So, in search of cheaper options, today’s beauty enthusiasts have taken to the internet to share their favorite dupes. And we set out to test some of the most promising contenders. This was the closest we got to the real thing→ Thanks for reading. You can reach the Wirecutter Newsletters team at newsletters@wirecutter.com. We can’t always respond, but we do love to hear from you. Was this email kindly forwarded to you? Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox.
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