The 13 Best Sunscreens for Oily Skin, Tested by Grooming Editors and Dermatologists

This non-comedogenic, oil-free moisturizer with SPF comes highly recommended by Brauer. It's a light sunscreen that caters to all skin types—especially acne-and rosacea-prone skin.

Whether you're getting into the water this summer or sweating bullets, this SPF has staying power. With a calming ingredient trio of niacinamide, lactic acid and hyaluronic acid, our editors found that using this consistently for one month helped their skin look healthier.

Dermatologist Robert Finney, MD, recommends this mineral sunscreen for oily mugs since it's "pure zinc oxide." Bonus: it contains DNA repairosomes to help fix existing sun damage, and Vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant. Our editors also love that it applies easily, though it can leave a white cast on darker skin tones.

It's a great standalone product that's featherweight and feels cool as a cucumber on the skin. We've been wearing this water and sweat-resistant sunscreen on a regular basis since 2020. It's our go-to especially for days at the beach and by the pool because it gives a velvety finish, regardless of how many times we reapply. Our Grooming Editor Garrett Munce loves this formula, and says it absolutely leaves no trace behind, even if your skin is a little bit oily.

"But what really makes it great for oily skin is the matte finish," says Munce. "It won’t leave even the slightest hint of shine behind and can even help camouflage and reduce shine as the day wears on. There’s even a new version for the body that’s equally as amazing."

Because this oil-free sunscreen is specifically formulated for acne-prone skin, it not only helps mattify shine, but it actually helps control oil throughout the day, so it won’t leave you feeling like an oil slick after a couple of hours (and each reapplication).

This clear, oil-free sunscreen has such an ultralight texture, and our editors found that after testing it for a week, they could barely feel it on their faces. Its unique formula supports to consume excess oil, provides excellent UVA/UVB protection, and helps provide a matte finish.

While not as lightweight as some other sunscreens (it takes only slightly longer to rub in), we still love this sunscreen because it does double duty - protects your skin from the sun and helps control oil to avoid shiny patches and breakouts.

Oily skin still needs moisturizer—in fact, when skin isn’t properly hydrated it can actually produce more oil. This lotion would be a great oily-controlling moisturizer on it’s own, but it also contains SPF 30 which makes it an ideal double whammy for daily wear.

Sarbaziha grants her seal of approval for this colorless, sheer option because it settles nicely into even the oiliest skin. Our editors found that it barely leaves any residue on their faces after testing it.

We first tried this SPF in 2021, and its sheer, natural-looking finish has kept us coming back for more ever since. As a result of its noncomedogenic formula, we don't have to worry about it clogging our pores—even on humid summer days.

We're fans of this protective sunscreen, thanks to a couple of its prominent ingredients—TriHex Technology® and Ectoin. Combined, the two aim to reverse the signs of skin damage,
combat early stages of aging and provide protection from blue light.

This superpower SPF does many things: carries a subtle tint, offers environmental protection against infrared radiation, and pairs well for both men and women alike, but most importantly, it goes on clearly.

Suitable for long hours spent in the sun, Sun Bum's gluten-free and vegan sunscreen lotion is a gem. We were surprised to find that it doesn't leave a white cast on darker skin tones—and since that's not the case, we apply liberally with no problem.