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After months of wear tests, our top pick is the EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen.
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Its such a great sunscreen that we were hard-pressed to find a derm whodidnttotally rave about it.
Mineral formulas also tend to be fragrance-free, noncomedogenic, and noninflammatory, says Dr. Engelman.
Read no harsh ingredients like oxybenzone.
Is SPF 50 too much for sensitive skin?
The level of SPF you need is not determined by skin punch in.
Despite the high 46 SPF, its largely transparent and wont leave any white cast.
Besides all-mineral protection, the base delivers skin-repairing ceramides to protect the outer skin layer, he says.
This is a favorite ofGlamoursenior commerce editorJenifer Calle, who uses it for ano-makeup, beach-day look.
If youre not intotinted sunscreens, its also available in anuntinted formula.
I love how it is fast-absorbing and has a matte finish, she says.
I like that theres no excess rubbing required, because the whole process is gentler on my face.
Sure, this is a chemical sunscreen, but its formulated specifically with sensitive skin in mind.
Its both fragrance-free and noncomedogenic, plus it contains nourishing antioxidants to keep skin happy.
Earley, who has perpetually dry skin, likes how smooth the lotion feels on her skin.
No white cast in its wake.
Its more invisible than most too.
Its a little expensive, but its my holy grail, she says.
Another skin care and sunscreen hybrid, thistinted moisturizer with SPFcomes in an extensive and inclusive 30 shades.
Dermatologists tell us the ingredients are up to snuff too.
Its great for frequent touch-ups throughout the day, too, she says.
One tester says she has fully converted to using this sunscreen.
We also like the unique packaging.
Plus, its water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.
Those withdarker skinsay it goes on completely clear.
Its super lightweight, but testers found it still offered a bit more coverage than your average tinted SPF.
And this does it perfectly.
My skin looks airbrushed and smooth, making it easier to applybronzerandblush.
The icing on the cake?
It garners mostly positive results across the board for consistency, coverage, finish, and efficacy.
She likes that its ultralightweight (read suitable for oily skin!)
and noncomedogenic but offers enough coverage to blur imperfections.
And with SPF 50, it offers more sun protection than your average tinted product.
Dr. Idriss adds that its a great option for folks with extremely sensitive skin.
Its also formulated with vitamin E to protect against environmental damage.
Its unique texture allows it to glide smoothly onto the skin without leaving behind a white cast.
Its easy to forget that its actually sunscreen and not a straight-up eczema cream, she says.
On that note, I wore it under my foundation, and it looks amazing.
It offers a smooth base before I apply the rest of my makeup, which I love.
My patients who are allergic to basically everything can tolerate this one, she says.
Its vegan, lightweight, noncomedogenic, and free of dyes, fragrances, gluten, and parabens.
Plus, its accepted by the National Eczema Association and features moisturizing ceramides in its formulation.
