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Luckily there are still plenty of options thatll fit right into your skin care routine.

Best sunscreens for sensitive skin 2024

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They provide excellent broad-spectrum protection, plus skin-soothing and healing ingredients likeniacinamideand vitamin E, she adds.

Holy Hydration!

She noted that the formula has a very thin, liquid consistency that helps it absorb more effectively.

EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46

Plus it leaves a matte finish, which is a perk if your skin is on the oilier side.

It blends well, andaccording to reviewersit doesnt cake, so you could wear it alone or undermakeup.

And if you deal with oiliness, itll help your skin feel matte and less greasy throughout the day.

Blue Lizard Sensitive Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 in white tube

Plus our testers with darker skin tones found that it blended in easily, without leaving a white cast.

If your skin is both dry and sensitive, give this quick-blending sunscreen a try.

What should you look for in a sunscreen thats suitable for sensitive skin?

E.L.F. Holy Hydration Sunscreen Face Cream SPF 30 in light blue jar with white lid

Paying close attention to a products ingredient list and formula can make your search a little easier.

Alternatively there aremineral sunscreens, which Dr. Shokeen recommends for sensitive skin.

That said, you dont have to count out all chemical options if thats your preferred pop in.

Bliss Block Star Daily Mineral Sunscreen in tube packaging

Finally, watch out for added fragrance, Dr. Rose says.

While you’re free to look for products that are fragrance-free, this labeling can sometimes be misleading.

Formula

The formulation of a sunscreen can also contribute to how it affects your skin, says Dr. Rose.

La Roche Posay Anthelios UltraLight Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide

SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 in silver bottle

Elta MD UV Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50

La RochePosay Anthelios Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50 in white tube

Éminence No.0 Translucent Sun Defense Minerals with brush applicator

Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 35 in yellow tube with black cap

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