Consumer Reports: Best and worst sunscreens

POSTED: 10:37 AM PDT May 25, 2012 

Memorial Day weekend is here, which means it's time to start thinking about sun protection. Consumer Reports tested and rated 18 top-selling sunscreens with SPFs ranging from 30 to 75+. Find out which brands made the grade and which fell short of offering the best protection for you and your family.

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It's important to remember when it comes to susceptibility to sunburn, many factors come into play, such as sun intensity, geographic location, skin type, and whether you've been sweating or swimming. SPF is simply a relative measure of protection.

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