Best Sunscreens For Rosacea and Sensitive Skin 2024.

Contents: Face | Body | Lips | Eyes | Powder | Tinted

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Why Sunscreen Is So Important If You Have Rosacea Or Sensitive Skin?

Firstly, you must wear sunscreen every day! Even if you are not going outside or it’s not a sunny day. This is because the suns damaging UVA rays can penetrate through glass and also electronics such as phones and laptops give off harmful light that can age the skin. UVA and UVB can also still penetrate through clouds so you must get into a daily habit of using SPF. However, if you are suffering from Rosacea or sensitive skin, finding an SPF product that works for you without leaving a white cast or irritating your skin can be difficult. I’ve tried many sunscreen products and have found the following to be the ones that worked best for me. I hope this post helps you to find one or two that work for you also! Also don’t forget to wear a hat when you are outside! I have written an article on the best sun protection hats so why not have a read? I have also written a blog about basic skincare for those with Rosacea and sensitive skin which you can read HERE. Leave a comment below with any of your favourites or experiences.

Sunscreen For Face.

EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen - Broad spectrum, SPF 46 oil free. Dermatologist recommended mineral based zinc oxide formula. Contains niacinamide (vitamin B3), hyaluronic acid and lactic acid which all promote the appearance of healthy-looking skin. Very lightweight and silky, may be worn with makeup or alone. Reapply at least every 2 hours. UVA/UVB filters.

Skin Types - Acne-prone, Hyperpigmentation, Rosacea.

Active Ingredients: 9.0% Zinc oxide, 7.5% Octinoxate.

La Roche Posay Anthelios AOX - daily antioxidant serum with broad spectrum SPF 50, with vitamin C+E. This innovative serum provides advanced protection to help visibly improve the appearance of fine lines, dark spots, and skin texture. A unique serum texture feels weightless on skin and can be worn alone, with a moisturizer, or under makeup. It is formulated with Cell-Ox Shield® Technology and a potent antioxidant complex. UVA/UVB filters. Breakthrough water-based serum for a fresh & invisible finish on skin. A powerful antioxidant complex of Baicalin, Vitamin C and Vitamin E help protect skin from free radicals caused by UV rays.

Free From: Parabens, Oil, fragrance.

Skin Types: For All Skin Types (including sensitive).

Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 2.68%, Homosalate 9.60%, Octisalate 2.88%, Octocrylene 5.38%, Oxybezone 3.46%.

Heliocare 360 Oil-Free Gel SPF 50 - Gel Sunscreen For Face, UVA, UVB ,Visible light Infrared-A, Anti-Ageing Sun Protection. Matte Finish. A lightweight, non-comedogenic gel texture that leaves skin soft, smooth, and shine-free after application. A blend of both chemical and physical filters including Titanium Dioxide It also contains additional antioxidant properties Green tea, Vitamins C & E.  Non-comedogenic. Water-resistant.

Free From: Parabens,

Skin Type: Combination oily and normal and acne-prone skin.

Key Ingredients: Fernblock FC - a potent antioxidant from a tropical fern native to Central America that is able to neutralise free radicals and repair damaged DNA in the cells, with its unique repairing properties in the form of Roxisomes. Green Tea Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Vitamin C+E.

ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 - A fast-absorbing, ultralight emulsion providing all-mineral broad spectrum sun protection. It’s innovative formula contains Patented DNA Repairsomes®, clinically proven to repair existing sun damage. Eryfotona Actinica is the perfect lightweight sunscreen for all day use, every day. Water resistant, dermatologist recommended, no greasy finish. A 100% mineral sunscreen which effectively blocks the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. Photolyase is a repair enzyme, derived from plankton, which has been shown to help repair damage caused by the sun. Non-tinted.

Active Ingredients: 11% zinc oxide, DNA Repairsomes®, vitamin E.

Skin type: All skin types.

EltaMD UV Daily Face Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 40 - Facial Sunscreen, Helps Hydrate Skin and Decrease Wrinkles, Lightweight Face Moisturizer Sunscreen, Absorbs into Skin Quickly. Non-greasy daily face sunscreen rubs in easily, leaves no white cast, and can be worn alone or under makeup. Contains hyaluronic acid to boost moisture retention and diminish fine lines. UVA/UVB sun protection. Vegan and cruelty free.

Free From: parabens, fragrance.

Skin Types - combination, post-procedure.

Active Ingredients: 9.0% Zinc oxide, 7.5% Octinoxate.

Replenix Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Cream SPF 50 Plus - Medical Grade Sun Protection, Zinc Oxide, UVA/UVB Protection, medical-grade completely sheer micronized zinc oxide that is ultra-light and absorbs rapidly. Red, sensitive skin is intensely soothed and calmed with our proprietary Green Tea Polyphenol Technology coupled with a purified Advanced Tri-Antioxidant Blend of clinical-grade Resveratrol and Vitamins A & E.

Skin Types: sensitive skin, including post-procedure skin.

Key Ingredients: Micronized Zinc Oxide (medical-grade, completely transparent mineral blend of micronized zinc oxide offers superior, physical, dermatologist-recommended broad-spectrum protection against damaging UVA/UVB rays).

Advanced Tri-Antioxidant Complex (Comprised of a powerful clinical-grade combination of clinically proven Vitamins A, E & Resveratrol to instantly brighten skin while providing superior antioxidant protection and protecting skin’s delicate moisture barrier).

Proprietary Green Tea Polyphenol Technology (Proven to be the most effective antioxidant and purified to the highest form with the most advanced delivery system, this powerhouse antioxidant instantly soothes and calms irritated skin while providing superior anti-aging protection from damaging free radicals).

COSRX Vitamin E SPF 50+ Daily Sunscreen - Reef Safe, No Whitecast, OTC Vitalizing Sunscreen, Strong Protection Against UVA and UVB Rays.

Skin Types: Sensitive Skin.

Key Ingredients: Tocopherol (Vitamin E) : Antioxidant that reduces free radicals and helps reduce visible signs of aging and skin damage, Gossypium herbaceum(cotton) extract: Absorbs and controls oil, Silica: Controls sebum and pores, Theobroma cacao(cocoa) extract: Prevents dryness.

Sunscreen For Body.

Replenix Soothing Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 - a breakthrough air-powered, dermatologist-developed mineral sunscreen scientifically formulated with a medical-grade blend of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for superior broad-spectrum protection against damaging UVA/UVB. An advanced pure physical formula includes a blend of Aloe Vera, Green Tea, and Vitamin E delivering powerful antioxidant protection while instantly soothing stressed skin and reducing the appearance of any redness.

Key Ingredients: Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide: This medical-grade, completely transparent mineral blend of purified titanium dioxide and micronized zinc oxide offers superior, physical, dermatologist-recommended broad-spectrum protection against damaging UVA/UVB rays. Aloe Vera, Green Tea & Vitamin E.

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EltaMD UV Sport Sunscreen Lotion - broad spectrum SPF 50, non greasy Zinc Oxide formula, water resistant. This sunscreen is great for swimmers, skiers, runners, golfers and other athletes – or for those who just love to be outdoors! UV Sport is water-resistant so it won’t rinse off in water or drip into your eyes and sting when you sweat. Will not rinse off in water or drip into eyes due to perspiration. UVA/UVB sun protection.

Skin Types - All skin types.

Active Ingredients: 9.0% Zinc oxide, 7.50% Octinoxate, 5.0% Octisalate.

Coola Organic Sunscreen SPF 50 Sunblock Body Lotion - dermatologist tested, vegan, gluten free, fragrance free. With its broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection, this antioxidant-rich moisturizing lotion has an advanced plant-based oleosome technology that optimizes the formula's performance for fortified protection that's unbelievably sheer on skin. 

Free From: Fragrance, No Octinoxate, No Oxybenzone, Vegan / Gluten-Free / Paraben-Free.

Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 1.75%, Homosalate 5.0% Octisalate 2.0%, Octocrylene 5.0%.

Paula’s Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Oil Free Face And Body Sunscreen - SPF 50, UVA and UVB protection, water and sweat resistant. Ideal for sports & outdoor activities, Silky texture with a smooth matte finish.

This silky oil-free formula is great for all skin types including oily and combination skin. 

Protect your skin from further sun and environmental damage with antioxidants, vitamins A, E and C, hydrating aloe and oil-absorbing kaolin.

No fragrance, no parabens.

Biossance Squalane Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen - non-toxic reef safe, SPF 30, PA+++, for sensitive skin. Unscented. This sunscreen does leave a shiny, dewy finish.

Key Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 14%.

Contains Squalane and Water Lily Extract.

Sunscreen For Lips.

Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Soother Gloss - SPF 20 tinted lip gloss. Available in 4 shades.

Key Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%, Oxybenzone 2%.

Contains:  glycerin, cucumber, and chamomile.

Colorscience Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm - Available in four shades, SPF 50 PA ++++. Color balms provide all-mineral defense for healthy, hydrated lips with a creamy, emollient texture. Take-anywhere multi-tasking balms are perfect for lips, cheeks, and mid-day touchups.

Protects from: UVA/UVB, blue light, pollution, and infrared radiation.

Brush On Block Protective Lip Oil - Broad Spectrum SPF 32, three tints. Give your lips the sun-blocking protection of minerals, combined with soothing natural oils to provides protection against sun damage with a gorgeous glossy lip. Protects against UVA, UVB and HEV (blue light) damage; provides antioxidant support to protect against free radicals.

Contains: Titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and iron oxides.

EltaMD UV Lip Balm - broad spectrum SPF 36, fragrance free, non tinted. This creamy, long-lasting moisturizing sunscreen soothes and protects dry, chapped and sun-exposed lips. Contains 5% Hydromanil™ for immediate and long-term moisturization. Powerful UV protection and a super hydrating power make EltaMD UV Lip Balm the ideal protector for all skin types and lifestyles.

Active Ingredients: 7.5% Octinoxate, 7.0% Zinc oxide.

Sunscreen For Eyes.

SkinCeuticals Physical Eye UV Defense Sunscreen - Broad Spectrum SPF 50.

Colorscience Total Eye 3-in-1 Anti-Aging Renewal Therapy - For wrinkles and dark circles, SPF 35. Brightens and corrects dark circles - in four shades for all skin tones. Complete with a cooling applicator to reduce puffiness.

SkinCeuticals Mineral Eye UV Defense Sunscreen - Broad Spectrum SPF 30, unscented.

PCA Skin Sheer Tint Eye - Broad Spectrum SPF 30.

Powder SPF.

Colorscience Brush On Sunscreen Mineral Powder - SPF 50 Broad Spectrum , comes in 3 different shades. This powder is perfect alone or as the sheer coverage finishing touch to your makeup routine. Shields skin from pollution, blue (HEV) light, and infrared radiation. Comes in 4 tints.

ISDIN Mineral Brush Powder SPF 50 - facial pollution and blue light protection for sensitive skin.
Protects the skin from free radicals and environmental damage caused by pollution exposure. Helps target uneven skin tone caused by blue light and minimize IR damage in the skin.

Brush On Block Mineral Sunscreen Powder - Broad Spectrum SPF 30, UVA/UVB, translucent or touch of tan. Cruelty-free and Vegan, our reef-friendly sunscreen formula contains no Chemical sunscreen actives (like Oxybenzone, Octinoxate) and no nano sized particles.

Contains:  Zinc Oxide, & Titanium Dioxide.

Jane Iredale Powder Me SPF 30 Dry Sunscreen - comes a a set or you can just buy the refill. Comes in 4 different shades.

Tinted Sunscreen.

Suntegrity 5-in-1 Tinted Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 30, four different shades. UVA/UVB broad spectrum for sensitive skin.

Paula’s Choice Super Light Daily Wrinkle Defense Matte Tinted Face Moisturizer - broad spectrum SPF 30, UVA/UVB protection. Fragrance and paraben free, comes also in a travel size.

Contains: 13% Zinc oxide.

Key Ingredients: Bisabolol & willow bark extract.

EltaMD UV Clear Borad Spectrum SPF 46 Tinted Sunscreen - zinc oxide, oil free for sensitive skin. This SPF 46 tinted facial sunscreen is lightweight and helps calm and protect sensitive skin types prone to acne, rosacea and discoloration.

Contains: Zinc oxide, Octinoxate.

SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair SPF 34 Tinted Sunscreen - broad spectrum infrared protection. Protects skin from harmful infrared rays (IR-A rays). Reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. All skin types.  It’s a rejuvenating superscreen, powered by SOL-IR(TM) Advanced Antioxidant Complex. 

MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Cream SPF 30 Sunscreen - lightly tinted broad spectrum, water resistant, oil free. A sheer matte finish makes it a perfect makeup primer. Water-resistant up to 80 mins.

Contains: 2% Titanium Dioxide and 17% Zinc Oxide.

Here are some of my other Rosacea skincare blog posts that you may be interested in reading:

Best Skincare Brands and Products For Calming Rosacea

Best Retinol Serums And Creams For Rosacea And Sensitive Skin

Best Cleansing Balms For Rosacea And Sensitive Skin

Best Vitamin C Serum For Rosacea And Sensitive Skin

Best Makeup Products For Rosacea And Sensitive Skin

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