Our Favorite Sunscreens for Oily Skin

April 13, 2022

By: Diana Crisan | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

When your skin feels oily, it might be tempting to skip out on sunscreen because some formulas can feel thick or greasy. We probably don’t need to tell you that’s a bad idea, though. The good news is that finding the right sunscreen for oily skin types is possible — all you need is a mattifying, fast-absorbing option that will blend well under your makeup. Ahead, we rounded up the best sunscreens that fit the bill. Use any of our editor’s picks, below, and your skin will be grease-free and, most importantly, protected.

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Best Multitasking Sunscreen for Oily Skin: Garnier SkinActive Green Labs Canna-B Pore Perfecting Serum Cream with SPF 30

This lightweight gel SPF protects and preps your skin for makeup in one step. The formula features a combination of vitamin B3 and cannabis sativa seed oil to soothe acne-prone skin, too.

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Best Mineral Sunscreen for Oily Skin: CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion

For a mineral option, try this SPF 50 face lotion. Made with niacinamide and ceramides, the gentle formula helps lock in moisture all day and is suitable for sensitive skin. Plus, it’s non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog pores.

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Best Tinted Sunscreen for Oily Skin: SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50

This broad-spectrum, lightweight physical sunscreen will erase all bad memories of heavy, goopy sunscreen from years past. It has a weightless mousse texture that dries down to a powder for a smooth matte finish.

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Best Lightweight Sunscreen for Oily Skin: Kiehl’s Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50+

Instead of looking greasy on the skin, this silky, oil-free sunscreen sinks in quickly and offers a lightweight, matte finish. Skin-loving ingredients like vitamin E and baicalin also help prevent free-radical damage and skin-aging.

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Best Calming Sunscreen for Oily Skin: Biossance Squalane + Zinc Mineral Sunscreen

If you struggle with redness, this mineral sunscreen is a must-try. It contains squalane and zinc to hydrate and calm the skin, and absorbs immediately without leaving a white cast so you’ll be left with a soft, dewy complexion.

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Best Unscented Sunscreen for Oily Skin: Native Unscented Sunscreen with SPF 30

For a gentle formula that leaves behind no greasy residue, try this option from Native. Sunflower seed oil, vitamin E and glycerin work together to gently hydrate and soothe the skin. Plus, it’s fragrance-free, making it a great option for those with sensitive skin.

Photographer: Chaunte Vaughn