10 Best Sunblocks for Sensitive Skin ...

By Jennifer

What’s a girl with sensitive skin to do? Greasy, heavy sunblocks break us out, but we still need the protection they offer… what now? My dear, I can help. I’ve sampled dozens of sunblocks and developed this list of the 10 best sunblocks for sensitive skin. They’re all amazing, offering the protection we need without the greasy, oil icky feeling (and resulting rash!) of other, less worthy, sunscreens. Here we go!

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1. Murad Oil-Free Sunblock SPF 30

Murad Oil-Free Sunblock SPF 30 Price: $31.00 at sephora.com
This is my go-to sunblock for sensitive skin, the one I rely on because it works so well under my Murad moisturizer. It provides SPF 30 broad-spectrum protection in a light-weight, non-greasy formula. In short, it’s a great basic sunblock…

2. Peter Roth Thomas Ultra Lite Oil-Free Sunblock

Peter Roth Thomas Ultra Lite Oil-Free Sunblock Price: $26.00 at sephora.com
This is the first sunblock for sensitive skin I’ve ever used that doesn’t actually FEEL like sunblock - it’s incredibly lightweight and goes on so smooth! Even though it’s practically weightless, it still provides broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection. If you loathe the greasy, heavy feeling of most sunblocks, give this one a go instead!

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3. Hampton Sun Continuous Mist Sunscreen SPF 55

Hampton Sun Continuous Mist Sunscreen SPF 55 Price: $16.00 at sephora.com
This sunblock for sensitive skin is state-of-the-art, formulated with a new agent, Polycrylene (also known as Polyester-8), just approved by the FDA for sun protection. It’s also light-weight and oil-free, dispensed in a handy continuous-flow spray. Easy peasy sun protection!

4. Ole Henriksen Protect the Truth™ SPF 50+ Sunscreen

Ole Henriksen Protect the Truth™ SPF 50+ Sunscreen Price: $35.00 at sephora.com
The truth is, your skin is bombarded with environmental and sun damage every day. Minimize your exposure and pamper your skin with this sunblock for sensitive skin. Use it alone or under your daily-wear moisturizer for glowing, healthy, happy skin… skin that’s protected!

5. Philosophy Here Comes the Sun™ SPF 40

Philosophy Here Comes the Sun™ SPF 40 Price: $30.00 at sephora.com
As far as I’m concerned, this is the best sunblock for sensitive skin, formulated without parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes, petrochemicals, phthalates, or triclosan. It offers broad-spectrum protection with SPF 40, and absorbs without a greasy, heavy feeling. It also smells good, but not overpowering.

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6. Supergoop! Antioxidant - Infused Sunscreen Day Cream

Supergoop! Antioxidant - Infused Sunscreen Day Cream Price: $37.00 at sephora.com
This is a day cream and SPF in one, providing SPF 50 broad-spectrum protection from non-irritating zinc oxide, as well as pomegranate and green tea extracts for anti-aging. Perhaps the best of both worlds? You decide.

7. Dermadoctor Ain't Misbehavin' Skin Clarifying & Mattifying Sunscreen

Dermadoctor Ain't Misbehavin' Skin Clarifying & Mattifying Sunscreen Price: $30.00 at sephora.com
If your skin is prone to break-outs, then this is the sunblock for sensitive skin designed just for you! It’s made with willow bark, to clarify pores, and it absorbs quickly and completely without feeling greasy. Hooray!

8. Clarins 50+ Sunscreen Care Milk-Lotion Spray

Clarins 50+ Sunscreen Care Milk-Lotion Spray Price: $32.00 at sephora.com
This sunscreen’s been tested to make sure it’s allergy-proof, and it’s been approved for use on your whole body. It’s a light-weight spray, so it’s easy to apply, and it offers SPF 50 protection, making it ideal for girls who burn easily.

9. Supergoop! SPF 30 Sunscreen Swipes with Zinc for Sensitive Skin

Supergoop! SPF 30 Sunscreen Swipes with Zinc for Sensitive Skin Price: $10.00 at sephora.com
Can you think of anything more convenient than using a wipe to apply sunscreen? This wipe comes pre-loaded with a dose of sunscreen for sensitive skin, made without parabens but with soothing green tea and natural zinc oxide to protect without irritation.

10. Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector

Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector Price: $21.00 at sephora.com
Use this light-weight sunblock for sensitive skin under your make-up as a primer, or wear it alone - either way, you’ll enjoy the benefit of broad-spectrum SPF 25 coverage, without irritating chemical sunblock agents. It’s oil-free, designed to wick away perspiration and absorb excess oil, ideal for summer days.

With so many sunblocks designed for our sensitive skin, there’s no reason to battle a mid-summer breakout from run-of-the-mill sunscreen! Which of these sunblocks for sensitive skin will you try first? Or do you have another fave that didn’t make my list? Do tell!

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