The 23 Best Non-Greasy Sunscreens, Vetted by a Former Sunscreen Skeptic

• What We Love:super lightweight, green tint helps mitigate redness, manageable white cast, good for acne-prone skin
• What We Don’t Like:slightly funny smell
• Type of Protection:mineral
• Active Ingredients:zinc oxide
• SPF:30
• Water Resistant:没有
• Size:1.69 ounces/50ML

From their Mighty Patch hydrocolloid pimple patches to their Pore Release blackhead clearing treatment, Hero Cosmetics makes some stellar products, and this sunscreen is one of them. It’s become my go-to for days when I’m staying mostly inside and not planning to sweat much. I like that the slightly green formula helps to even out redness, while being incredibly lightweight and not chalky. As a glasses wearer, I’m often irked that sunscreen causes them to slide down my nose, but this sunscreen does not. The scent, which smells a bit like baby powder, isn’t my favorite, but it does fade after the initial application.

• What We Love:weightless, oil-free, scentless, filters blue light, blocks infrared light, can be used as a makeup primer
• What We Don’t Like:small bottle for the price
• Type of Protection:chemical
• Active Ingredients:avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene
• SPF:40
• Water Resistant:40 minutes
• Size:1.7 ounces/50ML

Upon first squeezing this sunscreen into my hands, I was scared because it came out like a slightly less viscous petroleum jelly. Once I actually put it on my skin, I wasfloored. It’s scentless, rubs in easily and disappears completely. It can be used as a primer and reapplies easily over makeup without lifting it. The only thing I could really wish for is that it came in a higher SPF.

• What We Love:glides on, won’t disturb makeup, scentless, lightweight, has antioxidants, protects against blue light/free radicals
• What We Don’t Like:expensive
• Type of Protection:chemical
• Active Ingredients:avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene
• SPF:50
• Water Resistant:40 minutes
• Size:1.6 ounces/47ML

I liked ZO’s gel sunscreen because of the high SPF, added antioxidants and protection it offers from blue light and Infrared-A rays. This is also really easy to apply over makeup; I’d pat it on with a makeup sponge for plenty of protection without smudges.

• What We Love:WetForce and HeatForce technology, pleasant smell, for face and body
• What We Don’t Like:feels a little slick before it sinks in
• Type of Protection:chemical
• Active Ingredients:avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene
• SPF:50
• Water Resistant:80 minutes
• Size:1.6 to 5 ounces/50 to 150ML

This would be my swampy summertime sunscreen pick for dry, normal or combination skin. On those days when I’m sweating the second I step out my front door, it’s nice to know that the moisture is actually working in tandem with my sunscreen instead of letting it run off. Shiseido’s WetForce and HeatForce technology activate when exposed to heat and water to create extra sun protection, and for the former, they say the wetter, the better, which is music to my ears. Bonus: Through Shiseido’s Blue Project, a portion of sales goes towards supporting environmental projects for better, cleaner beaches.

• What We Love:has hyaluronic acid, soft finish, super-fine mist
• What We Don’t Like:can look a little shiny on skin
• Type of Protection:chemical
• Active Ingredients:avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, coctocrylene, oxybenzone
• SPF:50
• Water Resistant:没有
• Size:3.4 ounces/100ML

凯特·萨默维尔市的化妆设置喷雾给你skin a gentle sheen. I appreciated the fine mist, which didn’t disturb my mascara. I’ve found that some sunscreen sprays dispense heavier droplets that make your makeup run but that’s not the case here. The spray is super lightweight, refreshing and comes out continuously. The cherry on top: because the particles were so fine, they did not make my side bangs look greasy.

• What We Love:lightweight coverage, nice scent, blue light protection, uses recycled packaging
• What We Don’t Like:没有t a continuous spray
• Type of Protection:chemical
• Active Ingredients:avobenzone, octocrylene, octisalate
• SPF:50
• Water Resistant:80 minutes
• Size:2.2 ounces/65ML

This smells like an updated version of a classic coconut sunscreen and brings me straight to the beach when I wear it. The mist was a little heavier than the Kate Somerville setting spray, but still light and dispersed evenly. It’s also packed with antioxidants, such as aloe, cucumber, green tea and vitamin E to fight against blue light and pollution.

• What We Love:corrects redness, gives a dewy finish, can be applied to whole face
• What We Don’t Like:expensive
• Type of Protection:mineral
• Active Ingredients:zinc oxide, titanium dioxide
• SPF:35
• Water Resistant:nl
• Size:1.01 ounces/30ML

These color-correcting drops brilliantly neutralize redness while providing SPF protection. It’s recommended to apply two or three drops after moisturizing, however, I found that, for the price and size of the bottle, spot treating made more sense. Rub it in and watch the redness disappear in exchange for an even, dewy glow.

• What We Love:can be used on your face and body, good value, has vitamin B3 and ceramides, rubs in easily
• What We Don’t Like:wish it came in higher SPF
• Type of Protection:mineral/chemical
• Active Ingredients:homosalate、octisalate octocrylene,氧化锌
• SPF:30
• Water Resistant:80 minutes
• Size:3 ounces/89ML

如果我是只会选择一个对我的防晒霜entire body, it would be CeraVe’s Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen. It’s at a price point that feels reasonable enough to slather on everywhere, as opposed to saving it just for my face. And the texture is amazing—it’s not oily, it soaks in like moisturizer and there’s no white cast. It’s got niacinamide to calm the skin, ceramides for moisture and on top of it all, my glasses don’t slide down my nose while wearing it.

• What We Love:protects against blue light and pollution, for all skin types, blends easily
• What We Don’t Like:expensive
• Type of Protection:mineral
• Active Ingredients:zinc oxide
• SPF:40
• Water Resistant:没有
• Size:1.7 ounces/50ML

Dr. Loretta’s Universal Glow Daily Defense is a light mineral sunscreen that blends in easily and leaves you with a dewy look. It’s formulated with Lipochroman to protect against free radicals and improve the appearance of fine lines and dark spots over time, while botanical extracts and ectoin work to hydrate skin and protect from blue light.

• What We Love:protection from free radicals, fights wrinkles, good for combination and acne-prone skin
• What We Don’t Like:expensive
• Type of Protection:mineral
• Active Ingredients:zinc oxide
• SPF:31
• Water Resistant:没有
• Size:2 ounces/60ML

As someone with intense allergies, I tend to rub my eyes a lot so I hate wearing sunscreen because it inevitably makes its way in and stings. To my delight, Le Prunier Plumscreen did not. Perhaps chalk it up to the non-nano zinc oxide, but even after a vigorous fit of rubbing, there wasn’t a tear in sight. Add to that the Plum Superfruit Complex to protect from free radicals, fight wrinkles and hydrate the skin, and it’s a keeper.

• What We Love:simplifies your makeup routine, has niacinamide, squalene, hyaluronic acid to address dryness, wrinkles and uneven skin tone
• What We Don’t Like:transfers easily
• Type of Protection:mineral
• Active Ingredients:zinc oxide
• SPF:40
• Water Resistant:没有
• Size:1 ounce/30ML

This is an instant no-makeup makeup product that’s easier to use than foundation. I couldn’t believe how even my skin looked after applying it. Squalene and hyaluronic acid provide moisture, while niacinamide helps to even tone and minimize pores. It’s a miracle worker in many ways, but note that it’s probably not best to wear it on the hottest days, as it transfers easily and won’t do well with all that sweat.

• What We Love:没有white cast, evens complexion, good as a primer
• What We Don’t Like:can look dry
• Type of Protection:mineral
• Active Ingredients:titanium dioxide, zinc oxide
• SPF:40
• Water Resistant:没有
• Size:1.5 ounces/45ML

This sunscreen is a bit thick when it first comes out of the bottle, but quickly becomes spreadable after you warm it up with your hands. It instantly evens out your complexion and functions well as a makeup primer. Key ingredients include wild butterfly ginger to help filter out blue light and bamboo extract for antioxidants that combat free radicals.

• What We Love:super affordable, high SPF, lightweight
• What We Don’t Like:only comes in one size
• Type of Protection:chemical
• Active Ingredients:avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene
• SPF:70
• Water Resistant:80 minutes
• Size:3 ounces/88ML

It’s not super frilly, but honestly, if Neutrogena’s sunscreen came in a giant tub, it would be my go-to. It’s $10, lightweight, basically invisible and has a high SPF without falling into the trap of grease that higher SPF can bring. It rubs in easily and doesn’t leave a white cast. This sunscreen may not be loaded with fancy ingredients, but as far as sun protection goes, you can’t do better for the price.

• What We Love:controls oil, high SPF, oil-free formula, antioxidants fight against free radicals, won’t clog pores
• What We Don’t Like:face can feel tight
• Type of Protection:chemical
• Active Ingredients:avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate
• SPF:60
• Water Resistant:80 minutes
• Size:1.7 ounces/50ML

If you have oily skin and/or are susceptible to acne, La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios Clear Skin Sunscreen is your golden ticket. The oil-free formula won’t clog pores, but still packs in a high SPF and antioxidants. That said, this is best suited for those with super oily skin. I tried this on my combination skin, and while it did a marvelous job with my T-zone, the drier parts of my face felt incredibly tight.

• What We Love:has a high SPF, gentle shimmer, available in several shades, mattifying, refillable
• What We Don’t Like:expensive
• Type of Protection:mineral
• Active Ingredients:zinc oxide, fractionated melanin, ZOX complex
• SPF:45
• Water Resistant:没有
• Size:0.09 ounces/2.7 grams

If you don’t like touching up with liquid sunscreen throughout the day, powder is a good option—just make sure you’re thorough with the application (about 4 passes per area). ZO Skin Health’s powder sunscreen has SPF 45 and is available in three different shades. It’s got the brand’s signature antioxidant complex and adds a gentle shimmer.

• What We Love:WetForce and HeatForce technology, easy to travel with, good for all skin types, helps combat winkles, dark spots and dullness
• What We Don’t Like:will pick up debris on face
• Type of Protection:chemical
• Active Ingredients:avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene
• SPF:50
• Water Resistant:80 minutes
• Size:0.7 ounces/20 grams

This is probably the most portable sunscreen on the list. The solid stick form means you don’t have to worry about travelling with liquids, and you can have precise, even coverage. It’s got Shiseido’s signature WetForce and HeatForce technology, plus soy lecithin and licorice extract to target wrinkles, dark spots and dullness.

• What We Love:hypoallergenic, good for sensitive/acne-prone skin, niacinamide helps with discoloration and skin tone
• What We Don’t Like:
• Type of Protection:mineral
• Active Ingredients:octinoxate, zinc oxide
• SPF:46
• Water Resistant:没有
• Size:1.7 ounces/50ML

Dr. Vaidya recommends this sunscreen for those experiencing redness. There’s also a tinted version with iron oxides. The formula contains niacinamide (reduces blemishes), hyaluronic acid and vitamin E (which offer protection against free radicals). Plus, it’s odorless and rubs in easily, soaking into the skin like moisturizer.

• What We Love:没有white cast, hydrating, good for normal to oily skin, comes in a fairly large bottle
• What We Don’t Like:没有t water resistant
• Type of Protection:chemical
• Active Ingredients:avobenzone, homosalate, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene
• SPF:50
• Water Resistant:没有
• Size:3.38 ounces/100ML

This sunscreen is a favorite of PureWow’s commerce editor Olivia Dubyak, who sang its praises. After testing it, I saw the appeal. It’s milky in consistency and rubbed in like a lotion. It’s lightweight, feels like moisturizer and leaves a little sheen without looking greasy. Compared to many sunscreens, it also comes in a generous 3.3-ounce bottle.

• What We Love:argan oil, niacinamides, antioxidants, glowy finish
• What We Don’t Like:can be expensive for non-members
• Type of Protection:mineral
• Active Ingredients:zinc oxide
• SPF:30
• Water Resistant:没有
• Size:1.69 ounces/50ML

PureWow fashion editor Abby Hepworth recommends Beauty Pie sunscreens. The Ultralight Daily SPF (which is what I tested) is often sold out, so she’ll turn to the Traceless Mineral Sunscreen. “I love Beauty Pie’s sunscreens because they’re so lightweight and absorb quickly, meaning I can get on with my makeup routine without having to wait forever,” she says. “They also don’t have a white cast, and don’t feel greasy or sticky on my skin.”

• What We Love:透明质酸、角鲨烷、沙棘hydrate skin, easy to travel with, recyclable packaging
• What We Don’t Like:heavy white cast
• Type of Protection:mineral
• Active Ingredients:zinc oxide
• SPF:30
• Water Resistant:40 minutes
• Size:0.67 to 2.5 ounces/20, 75ML

Utu’s sunscreen is formulated to hydrate, soothe and brighten skin. It’s not greasy and sits like moisturizer on the skin, however, the white cast is on the heavier side and really needs to be worked in. The brand gets the sustainability badge for its recyclable packaging; the sunscreen comes in aluminum tubes.

• What We Love:niacinamide and ethyl ascorbic acid help to improve complexion, dewy finish, feels most like a true moisturizer
• What We Don’t Like:没有t water resistant
• Type of Protection:chemical
• Active Ingredients:homosalate, octisalate, avobenzone
• SPF:50
• Water Resistant:没有
• Size:1.7 ounces/50ML

Most of the sunscreens on this list felt like moisturizer to some degree...but Naturium’s Dew-Glow isthedefinition of a moisturizer, which is all I want from a sunscreen. And it hovers at just around $20, making it an affordable addition to your routine.

• What We Love:vegan collagen to smooth fine lines and boost moisture, antioxidants, works as a priming lotion
• What We Don’t Like:initial smell is a little funky
• Type of Protection:mineral
• Active Ingredients:zinc oxide
• SPF:50
• Water Resistant:80 minutes
• Size:1.7 ounces/50ML

裸体星期天结合底漆和高SPF太阳protection into one mineral sunscreen. The formula contains vegan collagen to help smooth fine lines and boost moisture, and spreads smoothly over the skin for a satin finish.

• What We Love:available in 17 shades, won’t cause breakouts, evens redness, designed for sensitive skin
• What We Don’t Like:small tube
• Type of Protection:mineral
• Active Ingredients:zinc oxide
• SPF:30
• Water Resistant:没有
• Size:1 ounce/30ML

Tower28’s SunnyDays sunscreen comes in 17 different shades and is great for layering under makeup or wearing on its own. The soothing formula contains prickly pear and aloe for an antioxidant boost and soothing properties. If ILIA’s Super Serum Skin Tint is the instant “glow up,” SunnyDays gives more of an everyday concealer/foundation look that doesn’t transfer as much.