SPF is never out of season, but with May just one day away and temperatures inching higher, the category is coming into its annual, seasonal spotlight.
On TikTok, the hashtag #sunscreen has 1.2 million videos attached to it, while a search for the hashtag #spf generates over 236,000 posts.
For Glossy, Launchmetrics exclusively ranked the top five buzziest sunscreens, based on media impact value (MIV). A proprietary Launchmetrics metric, MIV tracks the impact of influencers, print media, celebrities, official third-party partners and a brand’s own media channels.
Based on its research, Launchmetrics found both usual suspects and fast-growing category entrants in the top five. Elta MD’s UV Pure Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen claimed the No. 1 spot, with Supergoop’s cult favorite Unseen Sunscreen ranking No. 2 on the list. Neutrogena’s Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion followed, with Black Girl Sunscreen’s Broad Spectrum and Kopari’s Sun Shield Body Glow rounding out the list.
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