When you have acne-prone skin, you have to tread quite carefully in the products you choose to use. You never quite know how your skin is going to react to a product, with the probability of a reaction or breakout quite high. This is the case for sunscreens, with many people struggling to find an SPF product that suits their sensitive, oily or breakout-prone skin.
To help make this quest a little easier for you, we’ve rounded up five of the best sunscreens available in Australia for those with acne. These products are lightweight, often mattifying on the skin and are all formulated specifically for those with skin on the delicate side. Try one of these products and you’ll no longer have to worry about your SPF breaking you out.
Ultra Violette
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ Mattifying Zinc Skinscreen
Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen SPF 50+ Mattifying Zinc Skinscreen ($49) doesn’t ever make your skin feel heavy or sticky and it’s the perfect pal for those with oily or reactive skin. It also has a fragrance-free formula, a matte finish and the addition of Kakadu Plum brightens skin while also guarding it against free radicals.
Adore Beauty
La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Anti-Shine Dry Touch Facial Sunscreen SPF50+
La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios XL Anti-Shine Dry Touch Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ ($31.95) is mattifying on the skin, making it a great option for oily, acne-prone, sensitive and combination skin types. With a gel-cream texture, this baby also absorbs perspiration, sebum and oil, so you’ll never feel like a sweaty mess in the warmer weather.
Chemist Warehouse
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Clear Face Sunscreen Liquid-Lotion SPF 30
Designed specifically for breakout-prone skin, Neutrogena’s Ultra Sheer Clear Face Sunscreen Liquid-Lotion SPF 30 ($9.99) is non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog your pores, is oil-free and has a water-light texture with a matte finish. For those with oily skin, this affordable SPF is the way to go.
Adore Beauty
Aspect Sun Envirostat On The Go SPF 50
The Aspect Sun Envirostat On The Go SPF 50 ($30) is a lightweight, non-sticky, non-greasy formula that works for many skin types, including acne-prone and sensitive skin. This SPF provides four hours of water-resistant and sweat-proof protection, making it a great option for those with active lifestyles.
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Sun SPF50+ Ultra-Light Lotion Body & Face
Cetaphil’s Sun SPF50+ Ultra-Light Lotion Body & Face ($18.99) is an oil-free lotion that absorbs easily into skin, offering it a burst of nourishment thanks to the addition of vitamin E. This formula dries with a matte finish and is fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, non-greasy and dermatologically tested.
