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14 Best Sunscreens for Oily Skin, According to Dermatologists & Glamour Editors
Apr 1, 2025
The best sunscreens for oily skin not only protect you from the sun's rays but function more like skin care while minimizing shine and acne flare-ups. We know, we know. The thought of adding a greasy product into the mix may send you running for cover. But today, there are so many formulas that absorb well and don't leave any white cast.
Here at Glamour, we've spoken to dozens of dermatologists to find out what they use themselves and recommend, plus spent countless hours over the past two years reviewing all of the top options on the market, as well as new launches from buzzy brands. Below, you'll find high-quality facial sunscreens that won't lead to break outs—all tried and tested by editors.

The best sunscreens for oily skin, at a glance

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What type of sunscreen is best for oily skin?
Similar to your go-to shine-quenchers—salicylic acid or retinoids, for example—the best types of sunscreens for oily skin can help with oil control, minimizing the excess shine that standard broad-spectrum sunscreens leave behind. When shopping, start by seeking out mineral formulas when possible. Since they’re formulated with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide rather than chemical components that soak into skin, they’re generally less irritating, says Dendy Engelman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. “Mineral sunscreens also tend to be fragrance-free, noncomedogenic, and noninflammatory,” she says, making them ideal for oily and acne-prone skin. If you’re concerned about a white cast, there are some chemical sunscreens that fit the bill. Just look for buzzwords like noncomedogenic, which indicates it won’t clog pores, says Deeptej Singh, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Sandia Dermatology in Albuquerque, who notes oil-free, fragrance-free, and hypoallergenic are other terms to look for on the labels of sunscreen for oily skin.
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