If you are not wearing sunscreen daily and all year long, who are you?? Obviously, your own enemy because why would you not protect your skin against the harmful UV rays. For the longest time, I skipped sunscreen altogether, fearing aggravating my acne-prone skin. However, breakouts are no excuse to skip sunscreen; UV exposure can worsen acne and acne scars.
Let’s be honest – finding a good sunscreen that works for you is similar to looking for a needle in a haystack!!! Will it work under your makeup? Is it too greasy? Too difficult to rub in? Will it leave a white cast that makes you look like a ghost? Are the SPF ingredients toxic to my skin or the environment? AGH!!!
So many different considerations to make for a product you should wear (and reapply) each day. With these ten superhero sunscreens, say goodbye to oily and greasy sunscreen that leaves a white cast-
1. Kiehl’s
Ultra-Light Daily UV Defence Aqua Gel SPF50
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If you are one of the many who have struggled with having oilier skin, tried many different types of sunscreen, and can’t decide what sunscreen best fits your skin. Then, look no further; this is your ultimate choice. Due to its non-greasy formula, it gets absorbed pretty quickly and feels lightly hydrating on your skin.
2. Josie Maran
Get Even Sun Milk SPF 33
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Finally, the perfect SPF, in a mineral, non-irritating, non-stinging, non-white cast formula. It smells divine and feels luxurious on your skin. This sun milk blends in so seamlessly and feels like silk on my skin, leaving your skin feeling supple all day!!! It’s worth every penny.
3. Rain Or Shine
Anti Aging Face Sunscreen SPF 50
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If you’ve been on the hunt for a new sunscreen that you can wear every day, I really like this sunscreen. If you break out easily, your search ends here. This hypoallergenic formula includes Green tea extract, a powerful antibacterial agent for treating acne & unclogging pores, making it a potent facial sunscreen for acne-prone skin. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, absorbs quickly into the skin and has a lot of staying power, which means you could spend an entire day at the beach and not get sunburns thanks to this sunscreen.
4. Tula
daily sunscreen gel broad-spectrum SPF 30
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Powered by must-have skincare ingredients like probiotic extracts, pineapple, papaya, and wild butterfly ginger root:. It’s not just sunscreen – it’s skincare. Say goodbye to that “slick sunscreen” feel on your face with this sunscreen. Won’t clog pores, has no white cast, and is non-greasy. It leaves you with glowy and protected skin. And wears well with or without makeup.
5. Kari Gran
Natural Essential SPF 30 Facial Sunscreen
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The ultimate secret for gorgeous and youthful skin. A chemical-free daily moisturizing sunscreen that you use once, you’ll never use anything but this! It contains 17% non-nano zinc oxide and plenty of healthy antioxidant ingredients to improve skin. This is if you’ve spent years looking for a clean, mineral-safe sunscreen. Pricey, but worth it, and a little goes a long way!
6. EltaMD
UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
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If you’re looking for a daily sunscreen that’s lightweight, non-irritating, and has abundant skincare benefits, your search ends here. Formulated for sensitive skin, this sunscreen is a light dream. Its texture is so thin that it blends seamlessly that you can’t even feel that it’s there. Additionally, it has been recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. Need I say more?
7. Innisfree
Daily UV SPF Sunscreen Broad Spectrum
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Your holy grail, SPF!!! This lightweight formula is infused with green tea, and sunflower seed oil absorbs beautifully into the skin for a non-white cast finish and fresh glow. Did we mention it also wears well under makeup? A staple of your skincare routine!
8. Shiseido
Urban Environment Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 42
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This oil-free, mattifying lotion hydrates the skin and doubles as a face primer. It goes smooth and melts like butter into the skin, giving you the confidence to go without makeup because of its glow. The scent is pleasing without being too fragranced or overpowering. As an added bonus, it’s water-resistant, so you don’t have to worry about reapplication.
9. Kinship
Self Reflect SPF 32 Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen
Winner of the Allure Best of Beauty Award 2021 for Best Clean SPF and Cosmopolitan Holy Grail Beauty Award 2020 for Best Face SPF. Works as a moisturizer, primer & SPF all in one. 100% mineral sunscreen that helps support clearer, less blemish-prone skin, your acne-prone skin will approve of this sunscreen. Dermatologist tested!!
10. Revision
Matte Tinted Moisturizer SPF 45
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Ditch the woes of using a concealer and foundation with this lightweight tinted formula that gives you the confidence to face the world daily. With its life-changing ingredients, you’ll get visibly plump skin and a beautiful glow. Be prepared to get compliments on your skin all the time.
BONUS MENTION
Supergoop
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA
What kind of sunscreen do you wear? Do you have a favourite formula? Let us know in the comments below 🙂
(Featured Image by Louis Fraga)