Best Sunscreen Under Makeup

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Whether you're headed to the beach, the pool or just out for a walk in the sun, it's important to protect your skin from the sun's damaging rays. One of the best ways to do that is with a good sunscreen. To help you out, we've rounded up some of the best sunscreens to use under your favorite makeup look!

ShiseidoClear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50

ITEM: 2447290

Size: 0.7 oz/ 20 g

2K Reviews

$43.00

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It goes on so smoothly, not sticky at all. Go on below makeup and on top of makeup seamlessly and invisibly. ...Great sunscreen!...One of my favourite sunscreens. Great on the go and I love to use it under makeup too.

What it is: A clear sunscreen stick, with SPF 50+, that works over and under makeup for sun protection on the go.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- WetForce and HeatForce Technologies: Create an invisible, lightweight protective veil.
- SynchroShield™: Supports the protective layer upon exposure to heat, water, and sun.

What Else You Need to Know: This ocean-friendly formula offers UV protection for face and body. It glides on clear, under or over makeup, for easy, portable coverage on active, outdoor days. This stick is also free of oxybenzone and octinoxate and is compliant with Hawaii regulations.

NUDESTIXNudescreen - Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

Size: 1.7 oz / 50 mL·ITEM: 2554889

Color: Hot

465 Reviews

$51.50

I really wanted to love this product, and I do love the idea of a clean mineral sunscreen that hydrates and can be worn as a makeup primer. ...Amazing spf !!! Best for no makeup days...So hydrating and an amazing product for everyday use and for no makeup days !!!! Will definitely recommend this to my friends who love no makeup looks or just want a clear option for daily use

What it is: A light, hydrating, and oil-free SPF lotion, rich in vegan-powered extracts to help protect against free radicals as well as blue light.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

SPF: SPF 30

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Purple Tea Extract: Antioxidants defend against free radicals.
- Green Algae Extract: A natural source of niacinamide that provides moisturizing properties.
- Passionflower Extract: Protects the skin from the adverse effects of atmospheric pollutants.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.

$34.00

I have fair sensitive skin. This sunscreen didn't hurt the areas of my face that can feel like they are being burned by other sunscreens. ...I use it for my morning routine before my makeup. Using this I only need concealer. Easy light makeup.

What it is: A bestselling green-to-beige SPF cream that rapidly neutralizes visible redness, evens the appearance of skin tone, and has a natural-looking finish.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

$73.00

My favorite item!! I can use it as sunscreen, moisturizer, makeup bas and color corrector with small amount of it....It doesn't contain chemical sunscreens that I am allergic to. I will buy this again.

What it is: A bestselling green-to-beige SPF cream that rapidly neutralizes visible redness, evens the appearance of skin tone, and has a natural-looking finish.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Redness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Mineral Sunscreen (Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide): Forms a protective barrier that reflects UV rays, shielding skin from sun damage.

What Else You Need to Know: For centuries, tigers in the Asian wetlands have rolled around in Centella asiatica (AKA tiger grass or cica) to help heal their wounds. Taking inspiration from the tigers, this K-Beauty fave utilizes visibly reparative tiger grass to soothe, calm, and moisturize skin.

$48.00

A powder with sunscreen... perfect idea to keep oily skin under control and protected against sun damage. ...Really love how light weight this powder is and how easy it is to add spf on top of makeup...Great option for reapplying sunscreen over makeup...Must have sunscreen essential

What it is: A mineral setting powder that mattifies shine, sets makeup & applies sunscreen with an easy-to-use, soft-bristled brush.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores and Oiliness


Highlighted Ingredients:
- 100% Mineral Zinc Oxide: Delivers broad-spectrum UV protection.

- Ceramides and Olive Glycerides: Help seal in moisture.

- Coated Silica: Diffuses light and helps to diminish the visible appearance of pores.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

$48.00

This sunscreen more mattifying than typical sunscreens but can be a bit drying on the face. ...Great sunscreen!...I have been using this sunscreen daily for 2 weeks and I like it a lot. It's not too oily compared to other sunscreens and it does a great job keeping my skin matte.

What it is: An oil-absorbing moisturizer with a matte finish that protects acne-prone skin from UV rays and environmental pollutants—without clogging pores.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Oiliness, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Lightweight Lotion

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Willow Bark and Green Tea Extract: Calm the irritating effects of pollution on breakout-prone skin.
- Tapioca: Absorbs shine.

$50.00

Good mineral sunscreen for daily usage...It is barely detectable on the face, but does becomes more oily throughout the day. This sunscreen wears well under makeup as long as you give it a few minutes to settle before makeup application. ...The best facial sunscreen. Very lightweight, no fragrance, and protects.

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive

What it is:
An ultra-lightweight, virtually invisible 100 percent mineral sunscreen offering SPF 50 protection.

If you want to know more…
Incredibly comfortable, even for sensitive skins, this product features invisible shield technology to form a protective veil that's virtually invisible on all skintones. The quick-absorbing formula is gentle enough to use around the eye area and wears well alone or under makeup.

What else you need to know:
This product is safe for content lens wearers, non-acnegenic, oil- and fragrance-free, and allergy, dermatologist, and ophthalmologist tested.

$169.00

My mom and I have been using this sunscreen for 5 years. I have super sensitive skin I cannot stand the feel of heavy sunscreen on my skin. ...Sunscreen and primer in one. This is one of the few sunscreens that doesn’t break me out and works great under makeup.

What it is: A daily-use, lightweight lotion that provides UV protection.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Fine lines and wrinkles,

Formulation: Lotion

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Avobenzone: Absorbs the full spectrum of UVA rays.
- Homosalate: A chemical UV filter
- Octisalate: Absorbs UVB rays

SPF:
30 and over

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