Matching Sunscreen to Skin Type

Texture, finish, and compatibility with your skin type matter more than chasing the highest SPF number.

For oily skin, choose lightweight gel or fluid formulas that do not add shine. For dry skin, sunscreens with added hyaluronic acid or ceramides pull double duty as moisturizer. For sensitive skin, mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide are least likely to irritate.

Tinted sunscreens add one more benefit: visible-light protection. Iron oxides in tinted formulas block high-energy visible light that untinted sunscreens miss.