Do sunscreens protect equally against UV, regardless of SPF

Hi!

I've been having lots of problems finding a non-oily sunscreen, and
have recently found Clinique's City Block SPF 15 to be very good.
However, i'm a red head with pale skin, so i'm wondering if i should be
using a higher sunblock.

I spend as little time in direct sunlight as i possibly can, and put
sunblock on first thing in teh morning when i get up. Do i still need a
higher sunscreen?

However, my main question is, is the UV protection in sunscreens all
equal, regardless of SPF? Since i spend so little time in the sun, my
main worry is UV, and, by using a SPF 15 am i getting enought
protection?

I'm presuming that an SPF of 15 means that it takes 15 times longer for
you skin to burn without sunscreen, so, as long as i dont spend too
much time in the sun i should be fine?

thanks!

Cheryl :)

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