The Best Sunscreens for Sensitive Skin by BestOfMakeupAlley
You may have found it difficult to find a sunscreen that played nice with your skin if you're prone to redness, irritation, acne or rosacea. Many of our reviewers know and understand the struggle- so we put together a list of their favorite SPF's, so you can buy and wear them with confidence! Check out which formulas have our users raving.
Our reviewers love these sunscreens for their sensitive skin.
Avene - Sunscreen - Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50+
3.8/5
22 review(s)
"A HG sunscreen for my ultra-sensitive skin. My skin feels better using it than it does not using it, it doesn't turn my skin red or break me out (I have rosacea)... this doesn't irritate me or leave any shine or white cast."
Blue Lizard - Sunscreen - Australian Sunscreen SPF 30+ Sensitive
3.5/5
51 review(s)
"I have sensitive skin and sunscreen often burns. This does not. It doesn't irritate my skin at all. I also have sensitive eyes and I can use it around my eyes... it is the *only* sunscreen that doesn't irritate my rosacea-sensitive skin."
Australian Gold - Sunscreen - Botanical Tinted Sunscreen Mineral Lotion SPF 50
4.2/5
57 review(s)
"I can use this instead of sunscreen + moisturizer + primer - it is a 3-in-1 product for me, which is great when I want to save some time... this doesn't irritate my skin, doesn't make be break out and doesn't clog my pores."
EltaMD - Sunscreen - UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 - Tinted
4.1/5
96 review(s)
"I started to think all physical suncreens were sticky & tacky with a white cast but this one is not. I prefer physical sunscreens to chemical because my skin is very sensitive & since I use Retin-A sunscreen is a must. This stuff has a smooth texture."
Vanicream - Sunscreen - Sunscreen SPF 50+
3.8/5
23 review(s)
"This is absolutely the best sunscreen I have ever used. It is very basic... intended for sensitive skin; No reactions, no burning, in short it works... A most economical, effective sunblock that I would recommend to sensitive skin types."
Heliocare - Sunscreen - Advanced Gel SPF 50
4.1/5
28 review(s)
"THIS IS THE BEST SUNSCREEN I'VE EVER USED! I have extremely sensitive, acne and redness-prone skin. As this has antioxidants and healing properties, it calmed my skin while providing great protection from both uva and uvb rays."
CLINIQUE - Sunscreen - Sheer City Block SPF 25
3.7/5
283 review(s)
"My go-to-daily-sunscreen. I have been using this almost daily since I was 19. I like it because it is a physical sunblock, it is longer lasting then chemical sunscreen and can be used around the eye area."
Dear Klairs - Sunscreen - Soft Airy UV Essence SPF 50 PA ++++
4.7/5
12 review(s)
What a gorgeous, lovely product!... Background on me: my skin is very dry + flaky, sensitive/rosacean, acne-prone, product-reactive, and extremely sun-sensitive... Works well - No irritation/redness, no breakouts, does not dry out my skin."
SHISEIDO - Sunscreen - Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector for Face SPF 42 PA+++
3.9/5
65 review(s)
"It does not cause breakouts... . It doesn't irritate my very sensitive skin. In fact, my skin feels smoother and healthier after using this for a while."
La Roche-Posay - Sunscreen - Anthelios Shaka Fluid SPF50+ PPD 46
4.1/5
8 review(s)
"This is the unbeaten Godzilla of facial sunscreens. There is a reason why this is a cult product. This sunscreen, if you use it right, will freeze your face and stop the ravages of time."