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Best Sunscreensfor Oily to Normal Skin with Acne

Finding a daily sunscreen that protects your face without causing new breakouts can be tricky for normal to oily skin. These options feature lightweight formulas that will not clog pores, plus soothing ingredients to calm active blemishes while providing solid sun protection.

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Gel Sunscreen for Oily SkinDeconstruct

Gel Sunscreen for Oily Skin

SPF 50PA++++Hybrid Chemical DominantGel
Matte · Lightweight · Protective
Pros & Cons
Liked
Absorbs excess oil
Lightweight gel texture
High UV protection
Note
Contains propylene glycol
Not water resistant
May trigger Malassezia
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SunscreenMolecular Company

Sunscreen

SPF 50+PA++++ChemicalLotion
Lightweight · Soothing · Breathable
Pros & Cons
Liked
Non-comedogenic formula
Highly anti-inflammatory
Lightweight breathable finish
Note
Severe eye sting
Capsicum may irritate
Endocrine disruption risk
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UV Clear Broad-SpectrumEltaMD

UV Clear Broad-Spectrum

SPF 46PA N/AHybrid BalancedLotion
Soothing · Lightweight · Breathable
Pros & Cons
Liked
Soothes acne inflammation
Won't clog pores
Highly breathable finish
Note
Poor UV photostability
Contains endocrine disruptors
May irritate skin
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Acne UV SPF 50 GelIPCA

Acne UV SPF 50 Gel

SPF 50+PA++++Hybrid Chemical DominantGel
Mattifying · Breathable · Fragranced
Pros & Cons
Liked
Matte dry finish
Zero pore clogging
Strong UV protection
Note
Contains synthetic fragrance
May irritate breakouts
Endocrine disruptor risk
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Vitamin C + E SunscreenDOT & KEY

Vitamin C + E Sunscreen

SPF 50+PA++++Hybrid BalancedLotion
Lightweight · Matte · Sensitizing
Pros & Cons
Liked
Lightweight matte finish
Low comedogenicity risk
Contains soothing niacinamide
Note
High irritation potential
Sensitizing citrus extract
Harsh chemical filters
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SPF 50+ SunscreenCetaphil

SPF 50+ Sunscreen

SPF 50+PA N/AHybrid Chemical DominantLotion
Matte · Lightweight · Irritating
Pros & Cons
Liked
Matte dry finish
Low comedogenicity
Strong UV protection
Note
High alcohol content
High irritation risk
Lacks soothing agents
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Glow sunscreenfoxtale

Glow sunscreen

SPF 50PA++++Hybrid Chemical DominantCream
Photostable · Comedogenic · Lightweight
Pros & Cons
Liked
Excellent photostable protection
Anti-inflammatory niacinamide
Lightweight breathable finish
Note
Moderately comedogenic emulsifiers
Fungal acne triggers
Potential barrier irritation
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Watermelon Cooling SunscreenDOT & KEY

Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen

SPF 50+PA++++Hybrid Chemical DominantCream
Lightweight · Mattifying · Sensitizing
Pros & Cons
Liked
Controls excess oil
Non-occlusive finish
Safe with actives
Note
High irritation risk
Fungal acne triggers
Hormone disrupting filters
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SPF 50 SunscreenMinimalist

SPF 50 Sunscreen

SPF 50PA++++Hybrid Chemical DominantCream
Matte · Sensitizing · Lightweight
Pros & Cons
Liked
Matte dry finish
Low comedogenicity
Soothes active breakouts
Note
Contains daytime retinol
High irritation risk
Severe eye sting
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All I Need SunscreenHyphen

All I Need Sunscreen

SPF 50PA++++ChemicalLotion
Comedogenic · Irritating · Lightweight
Pros & Cons
Liked
Lightweight matte finish
Calms acne inflammation
Non-greasy skin feel
Note
Highly comedogenic algae
Irritates compromised skin
Conflicts with actives
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