Your reminder for today: don’t forget your sunscreen! SPF is single handedly one of the best defenses against sun damage and the consequential effects, including signs of aging, rough skin texture, and dryness. It’s a crucial step for all day routines no matter your skin type, and oily skin is no exception. If you’ve yet to find a non-greasy SPF that doesn’t aggravate your oilier complexion, we understand your frustrations and you’ve come to the right place. We’re sharing 9 oily skin-friendly sunscreens that balance oil levels, don’t exacerbate sebum production, and help you maintain healthy skin. Keep scrolling for the sunscreens that will become the strongest assets in your sun care routine.

No. 1

PURITO - Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

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Soft-matte. Cooling. Comfortable. Just a few phrases to describe the star features of the PURITO Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++. This formula contains a blend of 5 types of Ceramides that’s basically a comforting hug for the skin; together with Cica, Panthenol, and Tocopheryl, it strengthens the skin barrier to shield from environmental factors and retain moisture, alongside defending against damaging UV rays.

No. 2

SOME BY MI - V10 Hyal Hydra Capsule Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

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At first glance, the SOME BY MI V10 Hyal Hydra Capsule Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ looks more like an essence than a sunscreen. However as you blend the translucent gel formula into the skin, you sinks in completely without leaving a white cast or residue. A blend of 10 types of vitamins, Hyaluronic Acid, and Ceramide brighten and moisturize the complexion, keeping the skin radiant without excess shine and sebum.

No. 3

Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++

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Want the skin-loving care of Isntree’s Hyaluronic Acid Water Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ without the dewy finish? Meet its sister sun stick, the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++. It’s powered by 8 types of Hyaluronic Acid, Bamboo Water, and Aloe Leaf extract for cooling and hydrating the skin, but no matter how many times you swipe it on it never feels sticky or greasy. The featherlight formula cuts excess shine when applied onto the skin, practically becoming undetectable thanks to its lack of a white cast.

No. 4

FRUDIA - Green Grape Sebum Control Cooling Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++

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Summer humidity can be a beast and when you’re hot and sweating, the last thing you want to do is slather on a greasy, sticky sunscreen. Consider the FRUDIA Green Grape Sebum Control Cooling Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ the pressed juice of your sun care collection: not only does it literally use a pressed juice technology to extract the nutrients from fruits, it refreshes the skin with its cooling gel texture that keeps the skin feeling light and hydrated. It’s formulated with Anti Sebum P, a patented ingredient controlling sebum production for a balanced complexion.

No. 5

Axis-Y - Complete No Stress Physical Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

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Figuring out the proper sun care for an oily complexion doesn’t have to be a stressful affair, as demonstrated by the Axis-Y Complete No Stress Physical Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++. After undergoing iterations and improving the formula, the upgraded edition touts a 2% Niacinamide and plant-derived Squalane-enriched physical sunscreen that balances an uneven skin tone and leaves a minimal white cast, courtesy of the essence-gel texture. Mugwort contributes an anti-inflammatory effect to soothe, hydrate, and fight off any unwanted blemishes.

No. 6

SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF50+ PA++++

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If you’re a fan of SKIN1004’s Madagascar Centella range, it’s understandable you’d have high standards for the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF50+ PA++++. Our verdict: you’ll love it just as much as you do the rest of the collection. This mineral sunscreen wraps skin in soothing Centella Asiatica, calming skin troubles and blending into a satin finish on the complexion. Perhaps most impressive of all, its white cast is practically undetectable, which can’t be said for many physical SPFs.

No. 7

Jumiso - Awe-Sun Airyfit Sunscreen SPF50+ PA ++++

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The Jumiso Awe-Sun Airyfit Sunscreen SPF50+ PA ++++ is fuss-free and straightforward: dependable UV protection that sinks into the skin quickly, leaves no white cast, and doesn’t pill so you can layer it on with ease. Its ingredients lineup features Bamboo Stem Extract for hydrating properties and aiding its absorption into the skin. Pair this SPF with a Vitamin C serum (the brand suggests their All Day Vitamin Pure C 5.5 Glow Serum) to target dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

No. 8

THANK YOU FARMER - Sun Project Skin Relief Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

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We’ve yet to see a negative review of the THANK YOU FARMER Sun Project Skin Relief Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ and it’s not hard to see why. ‘Fresh’ is the first word that comes to mind, as it contains a 8-Relieful Complex and Centella Asiatica for soothing, calming, and moisturizing the skin. The non-comedogenic watery formula is grease and tack-free, minimizing skin damage from the sun and skin concerns via clogged pores. Prepare to bid your blackheads, whiteheads, and blemishes goodbye.

No. 9

TOCOBO - Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++

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In case you didn’t know, sun sticks have been topping the sunscreen charts this season, and the TOCOBO Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ is a shoo-in for users’ number #1 favorite. Its namesake Cotton extract lends this formula a soft texture which absorbs excess oil upon application, adhering closely to the skin like a primer. Fans love it for its weightless wear, non-greasy finish, and how well it holds up through reapplication on top of makeup or on bare skin.

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