14 Best Sunscreens for Oily Skin 2025, According to Dermatologists

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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 glanceBest Overall: EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46, $44Best With SPF 50: ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Ultralight Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+, $46Best for Acne-Prone Skin: Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30, $20Best for Sensitive Skin: Well People Daygleamer Mineral Sunscreen Serum SPF 34, $26Best for Face: Supergoop! Protec(tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50, $44Best Tinted Sunscreen: Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40, $40More about sunscreen for oily skinWhat 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.

To help you find the best options to add to your skin care routine—the ones with a matte finish that won’t contribute to excess shine—we asked dermatologists what they recommend to their patients. We also polled our expert editorial team for their favorites, plus tapped our team of testers to try out more than two dozen of the most promising formulas over the course of a year and a half. Our final list of the best SPF for oily skin includes only the cream of the crop—the ones that were readily absorbed, left a natural finish, wore well throughout the day (i.e., didn’t leave us shiny and sticky after an hour or two), and effectively blocked UV rays.

Dendy Engelman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York CityDeeptej Singh, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Sandia Dermatology in AlbuquerqueDebra Ibrahim, DO, co-owner of Aesthetica Medspa in New JerseyMarisa Garshick, MD, board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology in NYCShereene Idriss, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Idriss Dermatology in NYC