Sunscreen is a must, but anyone with oily or combination skin knows that finding a suitable SPF partner can be tough. Here, the best sunscreens that mattify, de-grease and keep skin looking fresh—all while providing serious protection.
Ultra Violette Velvet Screen SPF 50 ($36)
This mineral SPF smooths and mattifies with a soft-focus finish that blurs imperfections. Fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, it’s ideal for oily or reactive skin types.
Naked Sundays CabanaClear Water Gel Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 ($22)
This crystal-clear SPF serum is packed with brightening and hydrating ingredients—no silicones, no pore-clogging fillers. It layers seamlessly under makeup or worn solo.
DUNE Suncare The Mug Guard ($28)
A gel-cream hybrid that calms skin while it protects, this lightweight SPF helps fade dark spots and redness over time without clogging pores or leaving a greasy finish.
Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($36)
This milky mineral sunscreen melts into skin with zero white cast. Chamomile, antioxidants and vitamins soothe and shield, making it a go-to under makeup or on bare skin.
Toty Ilumina CC Creamy Compact SPF 50+ ($56)
Available in 15 flexible shades, this multitasking compact delivers mineral SPF, hydration from squalane, antioxidant protection from vitamin E, and a satin-skin finish. You can’t beat it.
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 ($44)
5 percent niacinamide (vitamin B3) helps curb blemishes and discoloration in this fragrance- and oil-free sunscreen—countless dermatologists count it as a favorite—that won’t exacerbate sensitive or reactionary skin types.
Peter Thomas Roth Max Matte Shine Control Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45 ($38)
Formulated with hyaluronic acid to hydrate skin without clogging pores, this weightless, reef-safe sunscreen instantly mattifies shiny skin and works to absorb excess sebum throughout the day with its oil-absorbing technology.
Ghost Democracy Invisible Lightweight Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 33 ($45)
This sinks-right-in mineral formula contains zero oil or pore-clogging silicones. Instead, top-shelf actives such as niacinamide and turmeric extract work to brighten skin and refine pores.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 60 ($20)
Free of pore-clogging oil, this water-resistant SPF is ideal for days spent al fresco—it shields with SPF 60, is packed with free radical–quenching antioxidants and keeps skin matte, even on the sunniest days.
SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50 ($40)
Formulated with aerated silica to hold 15 times its weight in oil, this matte-finish sunscreen is also spiked with high-performing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, making it a beach-bag staple.
M-61 Hydraboost Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 40 ($44)
Oil free and reef safe, this vitamin– and peptide-packed sunscreen not only protects skin, it nourishes it for firmer, younger-looking skin. Even better, the lightweight formula feels more like a lotion than an SPF for all-day wear and minimal shine.
