The Best Oil-Free Sunscreens for Acne-Prone Skin

Sunscreen is an important part of any skincare routine, but people with acne-prone skin, especially, need to use sun protection. Products used to treat acne can make skin more likely to burn. Unfortunately, finding a sunscreen that suits acne-prone skin can be difficult, as many sunscreens contain pore-clogging ingredients. Here is a list of the best oil-free sunscreens for acne-prone skin.

Proactiv Daily Protection Plus Sunscreen SPF 15 or 30

Proactiv sunscreen is formulated especially for acne-prone skin. Besides being oil-free, it contains Vitamin A and pore purifying beta-hydroxy acid, and is non-comedogenic and fragrance-free. The product will protect you from damaging UVA and UVB rays, which cause sunburn, and it even helps to absorb excess oil that could cause acne breakouts. You can purchase the sunscreen on Proactiv’s website, by mail, or by phone, for $19.00 per 4 ounce tube. Proactiv also carries Oil Free Moisture with SPF 15, and a tinted moisturizer with SPF 15.

Paula’s Choice Essential Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 15 With Antioxidants

Paula’s Choice Non-Greasy Sunscreen was developed for normal to oily and combination skin, and can be used on your face or body. It contains avobenzone, which filters UVA rays and is known to not clog pores or cause acne. A 6 oz. tube of this 100% fragrance- and colorant-free sunscreen can be purchased at the Paula’s Choice website for $12.95. If you’d like to try it before you buy a full tube, a sample can be purchased for $0.80. Also offered by Paula’s Choice, is Skin Balancing Daily Mattifying Lotion SPF 15, meant for the face and neck, which costs $18.95 for a 2 ounce tube.

Wet n Wild Fresh Face Skincare Clear Skin Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 15

Powerful green tea antioxidants, algae to reduce irritation, and Vitamin E, which promotes healthy acne-free skin, are just a few things this moisturizing sunscreen has to offer. The pore-perfecting complex in this product includes a no-shine formula to provide broad spectrum protection from UVA/UVB damage and hydration, without causing acne. Wet n Wild sunscreen can be bought in drugstores or online at drugstore.com, where it is priced at $5.99 for a 3 ounce bottle.

Hawaiian Tropic Ozone Oil-Free Sunblock Stick SPF 50+

Hawaiian Tropic offers a full range of oil-free sunscreen products. If you’re concerned about body acne as well as facial acne, and want oil-free sunscreen to use all over your skin, this brand is definitely the most economical choice. You can choose from spray and stick sunscreens, lip balm, special products for children and babies’ skin, sport products, anti-aging skincare, and sun protection with an SPF as high as 70. One product to look out for is the Oil-Free Sunblock stick. Hypoallergenic and waterproof, this stick offers protection specially formulated to be non-migrating; even if you sweat the sunscreen won’t run off your skin and into your eyes. Hawaiian Tropic has an online “surf shop” where you can purchase this 5 ounce sunscreen stick for 5.99.