I've Had Oily Skin All My Life—These Are the Only SPFs I Will Ever Wear

Finding the best suncream for oily skin can be tricky, but these seven passed the test.

SPF for oily skin

I've had oily skin for as long as I can remember. Yep, I've always been that person who never leaves the house without her pressed powder, and most of my skincare products are designed to balance and mattify the complexion. Because of this, I've always had a difficult relationship with the best facial sunscreens. You see, as a beauty editor, I know just how important it is to wear SPF every single day (yes, even in winter). That being said, finding a formula that isn't greasy and won't exacerbate my already oily skin has been no mean feat.

However, suncream has come a long way in recent years, and you can now get everything from spf sprays, spf serums and even sunscreen sticks. The best bit? These days, you can also find impressive formulas that have been designed with oily skin types in mind. I've been busy putting these formulas to the test, and I've even been speaking to Dr Hiva Fassihi, consultant dermatologist at OneWelbeck Skin Health Allergy, to find out lots of info on the best suncream for oily skin. Just keep on scrolling...

@tylynnnguyen taking a selfie in the sunshine with glowing skin

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Is Suncream Suitable for Oily Skin Types?

As mentioned above, it's so important to wear SPF every single day, no matter what your skin type. "Sunscreen is essential for all skin types to prevent sunburn and to reduce the risk of skin cancers and photoaging in the long term," says Dr Fassihi. That being said, Dr Fassihi emphasises how important it is to choose a sunscreen that is suitable for your skin type. Those of you with oily skin will want to opt for a light, non-comedogenic formula. "A sunscreen that has been specifically formulated to be light, absorbable and non-greasy will not be detrimental for those with oily or blemish-prone skin," Dr Fassihi tells me.

Junior beauty editor, Grace Lindsay, testing the best suncreams for oily skin

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I've had oily skin for years.

What to Look for in the Best Suncream for Oily Skin

With so many options on the market, choosing the right SPF can be confusing, but Dr Fassihi has some top tips when choosing one for oily skin. "Individuals with oily and blemish-prone skin should look for non-greasy, oil-free, non-comedogenic and mattifying formulations," she says. "Gel, water-based or fluid formulations are generally better than thick, rich creams."

Junior beauty editor, Grace Lindsay, testing the best suncreams for oily skin

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I've been busy testing the best SPFs for oily skin.

The Best Suncreams for Oily Skin, Tried Tested

1. La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir Daily Invisible Fluid SPF50+

2. Supergoop! Mattescreen SPF30

3. La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Fluid SPF50+

4. Heliocare 360° Oil-Free Gel Sunscreen Protector Original SPF50

5. Ultra Violette Lean Screen Mineral Mattifying Fragrance Free Skinscreen SPF50+

6. Murad Oil And Pore Control Mattifier SPF45 PA++++

7. Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF50 PA++++

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Grace Lindsay
Junior Beauty Editor

Grace Lindsay is the junior beauty editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK. At the age of 18 she decided to train as a makeup artist before going on to study english and media at Goldsmiths University. It was during that time that she explored her love for journalism by interning at a small beauty start-up based in Shoreditch. Since then, she has worked at a number of publications including Marie Claire and Hello!, where her love for all things beauty continued to grow.

AsBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK's junior beauty editor, she covers everything from Wholesale Replica Bag hair trends to the stand-out makeup products of the season.