Good sunscreen for the face that wont cause acne ?

Sure you can recommend some brands :thumbsup2

I've used Scinic Perfect Sun Cream (It's in a yellow tube) before with success and really liked it, but it might be harder to find these days.

Biore (from Japan) and Sofina sunscreens are very popular with people with oily skin- they tend to be pretty matte.

Right now I am using Skin Aqua UV Sara Sara Essence. You can find it pretty easily on Amazon/Ebay for about $17 with free shipping. I bought mine from Rakuten- they were $6 or so a tube, but with more expensive shipping. Since foreign sunscreens tend to come in smaller sizes than Americans are used to, I found it more economical just to buy a bunch of $6 tubes and pay the higher shipping.

When I run out of that sunscreen, I am looking forward to trying Nivea Sun Protect Plus UV cream (I have drier skin).

Pretty much none of the sunscreens I've tried from Japan/Korea have broken me out, and I have absurdly picky, finicky skin. Since they're designed to be worn all day, every day, under makeup they're usually a lot more skin-friendly than the "I'm just slapping this on to go to the beach" sun blocks.

Also of note- a lot of sunscreen agents are not photostable or will destabilize each other (avobenzone and octinoxate [ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate] for instance). Some sunscreen agents help to stabilize them (octocrylene is a popular one), but on the whole I just avoid avobenzone and also oxybenzone. I think L'oreal has their patented agent (Mexoryl) FDA approved now so you might be able to find that in some sunscreens in the US now, and I believe it's a pretty decent agent. My favourite besides zinc oxide are tinosorbs, which isn't available in the US yet sadly.

Edited to add:

It's also a bad idea to layer sunscreens or rely on moisturizers/foundations with sunscreens in them, generally. Since some sunscreens can destabilize each other, if you're laying a product with UV protection in it with another (say, moisturizer and sunscreen or foundation and sunscreen), they can react and lead to UV damage. Also you need, generally, at least 1/4 teaspoon of sunscreen on your face for sufficient protection, and most people usually don't put that much moisturizer or foundation on their face.
 
I had basal cell carcinoma and my dermatologist recommended La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral 50 ultra light sunscreen. It doesn't clog pores and dries to a matte finish (a big plus for my oily skin). It's around $30. The other one I use is Sisley Sunleya SPF50, but it is extremely expensive.
 
I've been using Outsmart by Origins which is natural/Titanium Dioxide based. Not crazy about the tint (due to the TD), but I like that it's matte and not greasy.

The sunscreen that I'm wondering about is the powdered type in a tube with a brush - has anyone tried those?
 
This stuff is great! Goes on like a moisturizer and MADE for faces.

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I am a redhead with very sensitive skin and I use Ultra Sheer on my body and La Roche Posay Anthelios on my face (60). Its pricy, but my skin has been so much better since switching. It is super light and not greasy at all.
 
As a red-head who had acne as a pre-teen/teen, sunscreen on my face was always loose/loose. either I got bad acne or a bad burn. that is until I started using Aveno active naturals SPF 70. It is made specifically for use on your face.

when it comes to any facial lotion and acne, look for a product labeled non-comdeiogenic. That basically means that it won't clog pores. I know a lot of Aveno/Neutrogena products tout that label. It is especially great for that sensitive teenage skin because it doesn't contribute to oiliness, but it doesn't dry out either. My acne is long gone but I still swear by the Aveno moisturizer with SPF, and this sunscreen for long day in the park/by the pool.
 
As a red-head who had acne as a pre-teen/teen, sunscreen on my face was always loose/loose. either I got bad acne or a bad burn. that is until I started using Aveno active naturals SPF 70. It is made specifically for use on your face. when it comes to any facial lotion and acne, look for a product labeled non-comdeiogenic. That basically means that it won't clog pores. I know a lot of Aveno/Neutrogena products tout that label. It is especially great for that sensitive teenage skin because it doesn't contribute to oiliness, but it doesn't dry out either. My acne is long gone but I still swear by the Aveno moisturizer with SPF, and this sunscreen for long day in the park/by the pool.

I second the Neutrogena products. They have served me well. I use a tinted spf 30 for the face specifically, and it makes a nice substitute for makeup which doesn't hold up well in the Florida summers. As with any new facial product of any kind you may still have a breakout due to either the product or the heat. Good luck
 
I use this for my family. It's great for sensitive skin because it's a physical, not chemical sunscreen. However, it can leave a bit of a white cast on darker skins or if you don't rub it in completely on paler skins. Be sure to avoid wearing any anti-acne creams or lotions in the sun.

Another vote for Blue Lizard. Recommended by EWG and my dermatologist. My daughter is a very fair red head and it's great. Btw, baby and sensitive are the same formula (called company), just packages different... Sometimes one is cheaper than the other.
 
I use smash box CC cream. It's got sunblock plus it's a primer and dark spot corrector. My skin has never looked better.
 
My daughter and i used Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Face for the first time a couple weeks ago for our Disney trip. It is oil-free and I thought it felt like regular moisturizer rather than sunscreen. I also liked the coconut scent.
 
I have really sensitive, acne prone skin. My skin doesn't particularly like SPF products, nor many brands of products (Neutrogena doesn't work for me). But I found that Vichy products work best for me. I use it for all of my skincare products. The sunscreen and aftersun are gentle but effective. It is a bit more expensive than regular sunscreen, but it is worth it if it works!
 
I know you aren't supposed to spray the spray sunscreen on your face...but I do (Neutrogena)....it works for me and I am fair-skinned. I do have a hat on most of the time AND have my Oil of Olay spf15 moisturizer that I use everyday on also. I've tried the Neutrogena lotion made specifically for the face but still feel it. We go in the summer and putting lotion on just makes it feel hotter. I love the spray sunscreen.
 
I've had good luck with Shesido and La Mer! They're more expensive, but I can't use anything like Neutrogena or Aveeno because I'm way too sensitive.
 
You have a lot of great replies here, but I'll add that for my family, which includes some very sensitive, very pale skin, we use the Neutrogena Baby solid stick sunscreen. It's less greasy feeling than most sunscreens and none of us have broken out from it either. Plus it's easy to throw in the carry on bag!
 
I had basal cell carcinoma and my dermatologist recommended La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral 50 ultra light sunscreen. It doesn't clog pores and dries to a matte finish (a big plus for my oily skin). It's around $30. The other one I use is Sisley Sunleya SPF50, but it is extremely expensive.

This is what I have used and it is very matte and does not cause breakouts. I must say that teenager's skin is different and I would take some of the advice of parents with teenagers. The La Roche- Posay Anthelios has worked beautifully for me though...but I am far from a teenager.
 
My daughter and i used Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Face for the first time a couple weeks ago for our Disney trip. It is oil-free and I thought it felt like regular moisturizer rather than sunscreen. I also liked the coconut scent.

I love this stuff! and because its not gooey going on, the coverage in areas around the hairline and neck is great and you dont look like you have a white chalky look all day. Im very fair and always burn. It's light no so heavy so even younger skin might react better to it.
 
I use the Neutrogena also (and their shampoo--not that you asked LOL). I also like the Clinique face sunscreen stick a lot. I can reapply it OVER makeup and not smear it all around.
 














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