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What's worse than hitting the beach with goopy white stuff all over your face? Having to deal with zits from that goopy white stuff all over your face. But you shouldn't have to choose between preventing acne or wrinkles when you should be outside having fun.

Thankfully, sunscreen formulas have come a long way since the gloppy, greasy formulas of the past, and brands are even catering to acne-prone skin now. "I recommend checking the label for products that are 'non-comedogenic' and 'oil-free,'" says Jeannette Graf, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. "There are also different application forms, such as wipes and gels, that may be less oily."

Before we get into the sunscreens and skin-saving formulas, there are a few important SPF rules to remember, according to Dr. Graf: