I always say that the best sunscreen is the one you wear. If it is goopy or hard to apply, you won’t. I don’t think we are lazy, I believe that we don’t want to waste a bunch of water to get the greasiness off our hands. The other challenge is that you have to re-apply throughout the day, so I am in the habit of applying sunscreen in the morning when I get out of the shower, it’s a good way to start the day and then before bed, I apply a moisturizing aloe.
I also like to keep everything in a washable plastic basket on the back deck. Easy access, and always top of mind. And throw in some bug spray for good measure!