17 Non-Sticky Sunscreens Perfect For Wearing Under Makeup

Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen with Collagen Peptide ($42)

With a texture that feels like more of a milky serum than a traditional SPF lotion, this sinks-right-in option impresses even the most sunscreen-averse (trust me—I’m married to one!).

BUY ON SEPHORA – $42

BUY ON ULTA – $42

iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Mineral Sun Glow Broad Spectrum SPF 43 ($35)

Already sold out on Sephora.com, this peptide– and vitamin C–packed SPF boasts a flattering, tone-evening hue (select from fair/medium and medium/deep) to add TikTok’s beauty filter to your skin right before your eyes.

BUY NOW – $35

Glossier Invisible Shield SPF 50 ($32)

Aptly touted as “sunscreen for people who hate wearing sunscreen,” this clear, smoothing formula also perfects skin for makeup application, blurring the look of pores and uneven texture in one swipe.

BUY ON SEPHORA – $32

BUY ON GLOSSIER – $32

IT Cosmetics Hello Sunshine Invisible Sunscreen for Face SPF 50 ($35)

Formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5, this nonsticky sunscreen also doubles as a hydrating primer making it a seamless fit into any makeup routine.

BUY ON ULTA – $35

BUY ON SEPHORA – $35

Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen ($64)

It’s hard to believe this luxe, milky sunscreen is totally mineral-based. Along with its smooth, sinks-right-in texture, it also packs niacinamide and hyaluronic acid as key ingredients, plus broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection.

BUY NOW – $64

Mara Sea Kale Sunscreen Sérum ($52)

Say goodbye to white, tacky sunscreens—this luxe serum cocktails SPF 30 with calming botanicals, algae and zinc for a formula that feels like a treat for your skin, not a chore.

BUY ON MARA – $52

BUY ON SEPHORA – $52

Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Face Moisturizer ($29)

Offering SPF 30 protection in a next-gen whipped formula, this moisturizer-meets-sunscreen doesn’t pill under makeup or feel heavy on the skin—a major win-win.

BUY ON AMAZON – $29

BUY ON TARGET – $30

NEOGEN Day-Light Protect Airy Sunscreen ($32)

Aside from serious SPF 50 protection, this quick-to-absorb formula—it dries down into a serum-like consistency—boasts 20 different plant extracts (think avocado and tea tree oil) to treat skin, too.

BUY ON SOKOGLAM – $32

BUY ON AMAZON – $29

EltaMD UV Glow Broad-Spectrum SPF 36 ($43)

The addition of niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and lactic acid in this derm-loved formula makes for a non pore-clogging, acne-safe sunscreen you’ll love applying.

BUY NOW – $43

Supergoop! Sheerscreen SPF 30 ($40)

The 100-percent mineral counterpart to the brand’s fan-favorite Unseen Sunscreen, this smooth formula leaves an untraceable, natural-looking finish on the skin with zero chalkiness or white cast.

BUY ON SUPERGOOP! – $40

BUY ON SEPHORA – $40

SkinBetter Science sunbetter SHEER Broad Spectrum 56 Sunscreen Compact ($65)

This creamy solid compact delivers totally transparent protection to the skin while nixing shine with every application, making it perfect for sheer SPF touch-ups throughout the day.

BUY NOW – $65

Saie Sunvisor Broad Spectrum SPF 35 Sheer Moisturizer ($38)

Aloe vera, vitamin E and argan and grapeseed oils add a hydrating component to this clean, lightly tinted mineral sunscreen for a dewy, natural-looking finish.

BUY ON SAIE – $38

BUY ON SEPHORA – $38

COOLA Refreshing Water Cream Sunscreen ($48)

It feels like your new favorite gel-cream moisturizer—it’s packed with coconut water and hyaluronic acid—but delivers some serious SPF 50 protection, too. Talk about a win-win.

BUY ON ULTA – $48

BUY ON SEPHORA – $48

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 ($20)

More than 83K happy Amazon shoppers agree: this multitasking formula delivers. Hydrating hyaluronic acid and ceramides plus soothing niacinamide work to repair a compromised skin barrier while broad spectrum SPF 30 curbs any further damage.

BUY ON ULTA – $20

BUY ON AMAZON – $20

Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Defense Aqua UV Gel SPF 50 ($51)

Eight antioxidants, resveratrol, green tea extract and vitamins C and E make this hydrating, waterlight formula so much more than a sunscreen.

BUY ON NORDSTROM – $51

Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen ($32)

This soothing and cooling sunscreen—it’s also nontoxic and reef safe—is powered by 14% zinc oxide, water lily extract and squalane to keep skin happy, hydrated and shielded all day.

BUY ON SEPHORA – $32

BUY ON BIOSSANCE – $42

TULA Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen Gel Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($38)

Is it a highlighter or is it a sunscreen? This best-selling formula—it glides on like a gel cream and sinks right in—leaves skin looking so dewy, you’ll have them guessing.

BUY ON TULA – $38

BUY ON AMAZON – $38