Our favorite sunscreens for oily skin

Applying sunscreen every day, no matter the season or what you're doing, sun protection is essential. Harmful UV rays can enter through your windows, causing sun damagesuch as premature signs of aging and dark spots. if you have oily skinhowever, be sure to choose a non-comedogenic formula that is lightweight and non-greasy to avoid the inevitable noon stickiness and clogged pores. If you need help finding the right option, check out our favorite sunscreens for oily skin. 

Vichy Aqualia Thermal UV Protection Moisturizer

Replace your current daily moisturizer with this one with SPF 30. This non-greasy, lightweight texture provides long lasting hydration without stickiness, protection from harmful UVA/UVB rays and smoothes fine lines. It's also non-comedogenic, so it won't clog pores.

CeraVe Mineral Sun Stick

This oil-free mineral sunscreen stick is easy to apply and contains skin-friendly ingredients like ceramides to help restore the skin's natural barrier and lock in moisture. It's also a lightweight, sheer formula that's waterproof.

Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+

Protect your skin from the sun and early signs of aging with Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen. The lightweight formula absorbs quickly into skin to leave a matte finish, yet hydrates with vitamin E. 

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid Face Sun Cream SPF 60

This ultra-light sunscreen helps visibly reduce the appearance of sun damage, protecting your skin from future damage. It spreads easily and leaves no white residue. 

Lancôme UV Expert Aquagel Defense Sunscreen SPF 50 

This option is a moisturizer, sunscreen and primer in one bottle. It contains vitamin E and other antioxidant-rich ingredients to protect the skin as it prepares for makeup. It is a refreshing water-like gel texture that perfectly hydrates the skin and glides on easily without leaving a shine.

Peter Thomas Roth Instant Mineral SPF 45

Powder sunscreens are a great alternative to traditional formulas if you have oily skin because they soak up excess oil on your skin, providing sun protection. This one from Peter Thomas Roth is a physical sunscreen that blocks the sun's harmful rays, preventing premature aging, skin cancer and sunburn. The convenient self-distributing brush also provides a flawless and versatile matte finish that can be applied under makeup or alone.

COOLA Mineral Face Organic Mattifying Sun Lotion SPF 30

Fill in any fine lines and imperfections with this primer/sunscreen hybrid. It is a velvety-soft, antioxidant-rich mineral sunscreen and primer that provides a sheer matte finish that can be comfortably applied under makeup.