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It’s no secret that sunscreen is the most important skincare product there is. But it can still be challenging to find formulas that protect the skin without leaving a greasy residue that clogs pores, which is a struggle those with oily, acne-prone skin know too well.
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If your top skincare concern is excess oil and breakouts, dermatologists suggest steering clear of sunscreens that contain oil and instead, opting for oil-free formulas that will leave pores unclogged and free of acne-causing agents. “If you have oily skin, you should stick to oil-free formulations that won’t weigh down the skin or block your pores,” Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetic and clinical research at the Department of Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, tells Health, who recommends Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen for its hydrating and protective formula.
Shop The Best Oil-Free Sunscreens
Need help finding the best oil-free sunscreens? Keep scrolling to shop some of our editors’ favorite sunscreens that not only keep the skin protected from the sun’s harmful rays, but also help maintain a clear, poreless complexion:
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 ($32)
Neutrogena Hydroboost Non-Greasy Sunscreen Lotion ($7.99)
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid SPF 60 ($29.99)
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 ($35)
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Moisturizing Facial Sunscreen ($25.44)
