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When you have sensitive skin, trying a new skin care product can leave you feeling nervous about how your skin might react. That said, finding a sunscreen that works for your skin remains one of the best choices you can make for your skin health. “Wearing sunscreen on a daily basis is crucial to protect yourself from skin cancer and photodamage,” says Dr. Joel Schlessinger, LovelySkin CEO and board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon and cosmetic surgeon. “There are so many high-quality sunscreens available that provide excellent protection while still being very gentle on sensitive skin.”
Are you ready to find the best sunscreen for your sensitive skin? Here are ten dermatologist-recommended sunscreens for sensitive skin, all of which provide broad-spectrum protection from both UVA and UVB rays.
An excellent sensitive skin sunscreen choice for both face and body, this mineral-based formula from French skin care brand Avene combines broad-spectrum sun protection with skin-soothing ingredients. Allantoin, bisabolol and mineral-rich Avene thermal spring water work together to soothe irritated skin while 10% zinc oxide helps protect your skin from sun damage.
This new product from SkinCeuticals is one of the best face sunscreens for sensitive skin because it combines soothing active ingredients with broad-spectrum sun protection that’s both effective and gentle on skin. What makes this formula so innovative is SkinCeuticals’ patented Netlock technology, which allows for an even distribution of both mineral and chemical sunscreen ingredients (7% zinc oxide, 8% homosalate, 5% octisalate and 5% octocrylene) in a lightweight emulsion with a non-greasy feel. If your sensitive skin is prone to redness, you’ll also be glad to know that this sunscreen contains 2.5% palmitoyl tripeptide-8 and 0.5% bisabolol to calm skin and minimize visible redness.
If you prefer a tinted sunscreen for your face and have sensitive skin, this dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic formula from Colorescience is a great choice. It comes in a variety of different shades with tone-adapting pigments to give you buildable coverage along with all-mineral sun protection from 12% zinc oxide. In addition to providing broad-spectrum sun protection, it also contains antioxidant ingredients to help guard your skin from the effects of infrared radiation, blue light and pollution.
This mineral-based face sunscreen for sensitive skin does double duty by protecting from future sun damage and helping to improve existing photodamage. It has a silky, serum-like texture that absorbs quickly and wears well under makeup. What makes the ISDIN formula so unique are enzymes called DNA Repairsomes, which are clinically proven to help repair existing sun damage on your skin. Every time you wear it, these enzymes go to work to improve the appearance of lines, wrinkles and dark spots while 11% zinc oxide protects your skin from future sun damage. To top it off, the inclusion of soothing bisabolol and vitamin E will calm any signs of redness or sensitivity.
Another great body and face sunscreen for sensitive skin, this moisturizing mineral formula from TiZO protects with 20% zinc oxide and comes in both tinted and untinted versions. It’s safe to use on sensitive skin as well as post-procedure skin and is entirely free of fragrances, dyes and preservatives. We love that it has a creamy texture that blends into the skin without a white cast.
If you’re looking for a mineral sunscreen for sensitive skin that also multitasks by providing anti-aging benefits, this might be your new favorite formula. From ALASTIN Skincare, this face sunscreen is fragrance-free and provides broad-spectrum protection with 19.95% zinc oxide. “This sunscreen features the same innovative TriHex Technology that you’ll find in ALASTIN’s healing skin serums, which I often recommend to patients after in-office procedures,” says Dr. Daniel Schlessinger, board-certified dermatologist as well as Mohs surgeon and cosmetic surgeon. “It is a blend of peptides and botanicals that helps skin clear out damaged collagen and elastin and supports the production of new, healthy skin that looks smoother and softer.”
This face moisturizer from EltaMD provides broad-spectrum protection for your skin with a combination of 9% zinc oxide and 7.5% octinoxate. “This face sunscreen is very gentle on skin without sacrificing effective sun protection,” says Dr. Joel Schlessinger. It has a creamy lotion texture and also contains sodium hyaluronate, the salt form of hyaluronic acid, to help prevent moisture loss.
If you have sensitive skin that also tends to be dry, this moisturizing facial sunscreen is a good choice. It contains glycerin and hyaluronic acid to bind moisture in your skin for all-day hydration and also protects against both UVA and UVB rays with 5.5% titanium dioxide and 10% zinc oxide. Because its lightweight texture absorbs quickly, you can use it in place of your daily morning moisturizer under makeup.
If you’re looking for a sensitive skin sunscreen with the flawless finish of a makeup primer, look no further. With a universal tint to match most skin tones, this face sunscreen for sensitive skin provides sheer coverage and a touch of radiant glow. A blend of mineral sunscreens (4.8% titanium dioxide and 9.3% zinc oxide) provide broad-spectrum sun protection as well.
This sensitive skin sunscreen is formulated without common ingredients that can irritate sensitive skin, including dyes, fragrance, parabens and lanolin. It protects your skin from UVA and UVB rays with 19.5% zinc oxide and also contains ceramides, which are fatty acids that help bolster your skin’s protective moisture barrier and potentially reduce irritation.
Are you interested in more expert skin care recommendations? You can check out Drs. Joel and Daniel Schlessinger’s favorite skin care products, including antioxidant serums, moisturizers, shaving gel and more.
Aaron serves as Editor at LovelySkin. Since graduating from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2016 with degrees in Creative Writing and English, he has immersed himself in the beauty industry. When he’s not writing about the latest beauty trends, he spends time cuddling his dogs, scouring antique stores, playing tennis and hiking.
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