Sun Cream reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 143 Reddit reviews across 22 subreddits and 35 posts to rank the best Sun Cream brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/SkincareAddictionUK, r/AskUK, r/AskIreland, r/SkincareAddiction, r/koreanskincare. Top-rated brands include La Roche-Posay (4.5/5), Altruist (3.8/5), Beauty of Joseon (4.9/5).
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Reviews143
Subreddits22
Posts35
Brands63
Products70
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#1
La Roche-Posay
4.5
(14)
"You might want to try sunscreens that are specifically designed for sensitive skin or those with anti-inflammatory ingredients, like La Roche-Posay Anthelios or EltaMD UV Clear."
"La Rochay Posey is the best."
"La Roche posay helios(?) range, particularly the spray, is what you're looking for."
"La roche posay doesn't feel like you have sunscreen on at all."
"La roche posay is the best in this regard."
"Anthelios."
"La Roche-Posay do great sunscreens for sensitive skin."
"It's not a cream, but a fluid, doesn't feel greasy, and it's a bloody good sunblock."
"I use this and love it. There's quite a lot of options in their Anthelios line but I haven't tried the others as I've been really happy with this."
"La Roche Posay. I absolutely detest the feeling and smell of suncream on my skin but this is almost lovely."
#2
Altruist
3.8
(13)
"Altruist on Amazon is pretty good or Biore UV watery essence which is Japanese and super light on oily skin."
"Altruist for sure"
"I really rate Altruist. Pretty cheap, no white cast or stickiness, well formulated and tested."
"Cheap and by far the best I've used"
"I use it on a daily basis and I find it pleasant to use."
"I don't think it's greasy. I love it."
"I’ve already repurchased it and I use it as a high exposure sunscreen."
"Highly recommend checking out Altruist as well."
"I started using Altruist (available on Amazon - two tubes for £7.50) after a recommendation."
"It also has a white cast although on my skin this is not too bad and doesn’t stop me wearing it without makeup."
#3
Beauty of Joseon
4.9
(7)
"Boj hands down"
"The BOJ one is excellent from personal experience"
"BOJ 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼"
"I love BoJ. It’s super moisturizing so I use it in the winter."
"A lot of people on this sub like the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50"
"The beauty of joseon one. It’s not too pricy, leaves a natural glowy look, and is very lightweight"
"BoJ is moisturizing but it can be a little greasy at first and it does leave a dewy look."
#4
RoundLab
5.0
(6)
"The finish on RoundLab is less shiny and hence leaves my skin looking a little less oily/dewy as the hours go on."
"The RL sunscreen is super lightweight and also hydrating. It absorbs well with no white cast."
"The RL sunscreen is super lightweight and also hydrating. It absorbs well with no white cast."
"Round labs by far. This sunscreen is so moisturising."
"I love round lab's spf! from my experience, it's perfect"
"Korean sunscreen like round lab sunscreen are lightweight sunscreen with good protection."
#5
P20
4.8
(4)
"P20 is the way to go."
"I second P20. I have photosensitivity probs, and P20 has been my go to for years."
"It's very good for sensitive skin and i can use it all the way up to my lashline and on my eyelids."
"I love p20 kids spf 50."
#6
Supergoop
4.3
(4)
"Unseen Sunscreen. Absolutely love it."
"Has great coverage, feels like a primer on your skin."
"SuperGoop."
"The Super Goop one is great for makeup free days."
#7
Garnier
4.3
(4)
"Garnier Amber Solaire sensitive advanced sun cream! It’s SPF50, available at Boots and Superdrug and dries semi-matte. I love it <3"
"Some affordable options include Garnier’s 'Clearly Brighter SPF 30 Face Moisturizer'."
"Garner Amber Solaire in the light brown bottle."
"Garnier Solaire Sensitive Hypoallergenic Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ is also a great option and more affordable than the La Roche-Posay."
#8
Eucerin
4.0
(4)
"Eucerin dry touch body sunscreen is quite good if you hate regular sunscreens."
"Eucerin dry touch body sunscreen is quite good if you hate regular sunscreens."
"Get a spray that dries fast. Eucerin is very good and it’s unscented."
"I got a small bottle of Eucerin Factor 50 'Mattifying Face' suncream in my beauty box a few months ago, and I really like it. It makes my face feel super smooth too, almost like it feels after putting primer on."
#9
Child's Farm
5.0
(3)
"I’ve just bought the Child’s Farm one."
"I’ve just gone for the Child’s Farm roll on one so that my hands don’t get greasy."
"Child's Farm is my favourite. It's designed for babies so it has a really light formula, doesn't feel sticky or greasy at all."
#10
Parasol
5.0
(3)
"Parasol 25 plus sport once a day"
"It's not sticky and seriously does the job."
"Parasol, it's in a blue bottle and Irish made in carlow, I can't say enough good things about it!"
#11
Thinkbaby
5.0
(3)
"We like thinkbaby"
"My favorite is thinkbaby/thinksport."
"Thinkbaby/thinksport and blue lizard are my faves for my family."
#12
Bioré
4.7
(3)
"I love bioré uv too, it sits great under my makeup and has a nice light moisture to it."
"It took me a few sun screens to find one that didn't break me out, which was the Biore Aqua 50+."
"I use the Bioré UV now which is a lot more lightweight!"
#13
Ultrasun
4.7
(3)
"They’re not cheap but they work. I make Casper look Mediterranean and I have never been burned since switching to these."
"Ultrasun is super high quality."
"Ultrasun is vegan, and apparently good for sensitive skin."
#14
Missha
4.7
(3)
"I still remember he ended up giving the highest point to Missha for men."
"I'm a fan of Korean sunscreens--my current one is Missha All Around Safe Block Essence. It's non-irritating, mildly moisturizing, and cosmetically elegant"
"Missha Sun Milk"
#15
Neutrogena
4.3
(3)
"Neutrogena ultra sheer sunscreen is amazing. No greasiness at all."
"Neutrogena ultrasheer just because its the only brand I could find with SPF over 50 its pricy but its water proof and give you breeze feeling when you put it."
"I wore it today under my make up and my face seemed a lot less oily than usual, with my makeup staying on longer than normal too!"
#16
Banana Boat
4.3
(3)
"Cooling and anti-inflammatory properties, which can provide instant relief from burning and itching"
"Get a dry mist spray. We use banana boat usually."
"Banana Boat is good, I use another one too, it's German brand but I forgot the name."
#17
Boots
4.0
(3)
"I really like the Boots brand Soltan."
"Boots Soltan. Boots range is cruelty free."
"I just use the Boots Soltan ones on the body and they're great!"
#18
Nivea
4.0
(3)
"Nivea is very good overall it feels very light."
"On my face I use nivea sun shine control, it dries quickly and leaves a really matt finish."
"Get some nivea sunscreen(some of them have newer filters) from the supermarket."
#19
The Body Shop
5.0
(2)
"Body Shop 🙏 "
"I really like the Body Shop one. It's not at all greasy nor does it leave a white cast."
#20
EltaMD
5.0
(2)
"You might want to try sunscreens that are specifically designed for sensitive skin or those with anti-inflammatory ingredients, like La Roche-Posay Anthelios or EltaMD UV Clear."
"I have rosacea and use EltaMD UV Clear! It’s the only sunscreen I have tried that feels weightless on my skin."
#21
Isntree
5.0
(2)
"For the face I have never found one better than isntree"
"For the face I have never found one better than isntree"
#22
Piz Buin
5.0
(2)
"Took a trip to Italy and was finally able to get a bottle of Piz Buin. When I diligently applied it to all exposed parts, the stuff helped."
"The Piz Buin Allergy sun lotion is the only thing that has ever worked for me."
#23
Skin Aqua
5.0
(2)
"Skin Aqua Gold is SPF 50 and water-resistant."
"I love Skin Aqua UV Moisture Milk Suncreen SPF50+ PA+++, it's really light and quickly absorbs and I've never found it greasy."
#24
Calypso
5.0
(2)
"Then I found Calypso suntan. Not the crappy lotion, but the stuff in aerosols. Bloody life changer."
"The Calypso spray clear mists that they sell in Home Bargains is amazing! Not oily at all."
#25
Skin1004
5.0
(2)
"A lot of people on this sub like the Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Water Fit Sun Serum."
"Korean sunscreen like skin1004 sunscreen are lightweight sunscreen with good protection."
#26
Biore
4.5
(2)
"Biore watery essence. I used to hate sunscreens because most I used felt so heavy and oily on the skin."
"I hear biore uv milk is amazing and also affordable!"
#27
Hawaiian Tropic
4.0
(2)
"None are tested on animals but some contain animal derived ingredients."
"I bounced between Boot's own brand, LRP, Loreal, Garnier before settling on Hawaiian Tropic."
#28
Garnier Ambre Solaire
4.0
(2)
"Fragrance free and absorbs into the skin quickly without leaving a chalky/greasy film"
"Get some dry oil spray, we've got the Ambre Solair one and it great."
#29
Badger
4.0
(2)
"+1 for Badger, it’s super thick but it works!"
"We really like Badger mineral sunscreen!"
#30
Soltan
4.0
(2)
"I was using Eucerin but decided to give soltan sun allergy cream a go and stayed rash free for a week in 35 degree heat"
"I use soltan baby protect & moisturise (boots)."
#31
Mineral Sunscreen (Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide)
5.0
(1)
"Mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) are inert and won't hurt your eyes."
#32
Frezyderm
5.0
(1)
"Frezyderm Velvet Sunscreen is SPF 50 and water-resistant."
#33
Fruit of the Earth
5.0
(1)
"Cooling and anti-inflammatory properties, which can provide instant relief from burning and itching"
#34
NuVara
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using NuVara Sunscreen and Prevence Sunscreen. Both products worked really well for me."
#35
Reimann
5.0
(1)
"My favorite for my blonde haired, blue eyed husband is the Reimann P20 Once a day SPF 50."
#36
Blue Lizard
5.0
(1)
"Blue lizard mineral or think baby :)"
#37
Raw Elements Face and Body
5.0
(1)
"Best one ive ever used, its zinc, stays on and doesnt mess up your wax."
#38
AHC Natural Perfection Double Shield
5.0
(1)
"I use a stick, and lately I've been enjoying AHC Natural Perfection Double Shield, which is Korean."
#39
Water-Resistant Sun Creams
5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend you look for sun creams that are water-resistant."
#40
Heliocare
5.0
(1)
"Helio care."
#41
Zinc Stick
5.0
(1)
"I switched to a zinc stick for the face and it doesn’t happen anymore."
#42
Dr. Jart
5.0
(1)
"Dr. Jart in the gold tube is my jam."
#43
Tidal Wave Organics
5.0
(1)
"I buy my sunscreen on Etsy from Tidal Wave Organics. She also makes vegan"
#44
SKN Clinics
5.0
(1)
"I know its not cheap, but i use the SPF30 version of this and am so impressed at how quickly it sinks in to your skin and is completely un-greasy, also leaves no white marks."
#45
Sun Bum
4.0
(1)
"They’re not cheap but they work."
#46
Vichy
4.0
(1)
"Vichy makes very good sun cream that goes in dry. It’s expensive but worth it"
#47
Dermalogica
4.0
(1)
"I like both Dermalogica and Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Creme ones."
#48
Prevense
4.0
(1)
"Prevense one is worth the price."
#49
AllGood
4.0
(1)
"My favorite is probably AllGood! Rubs in really well."
#50
Elizabeth Arden
4.0
(1)
"I like both Dermalogica and Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Creme ones."
#51
Cetaphil
4.0
(1)
"Try the cetaphil tinted moisturizer. It is redness reducing so might help with the rosacea. It also has spf."
#52
East Asian Sunscreens
4.0
(1)
"Several of the regulars are using east Asian sunscreens because they can be more 'cosmetically elegant'."
#53
Simple
4.0
(1)
"It is quite gentle and I haven't had any issues with it breaking me out."
#54
Paula's Choice
4.0
(1)
"Paulas Choice Skin Balancing SPF 30 which doesnt cause spots for me and isnt slimy!"
#55
Benefit
4.0
(1)
"The Benefit one, or there's this Etude House Mild Watery one that says it's lightweight."
#56
Coppertone Sport
4.0
(1)
"I usually go with a combination of Coppertone sport topped with Watermans."
#57
Gruum
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend looking at Gruum... ‘skyda Daily Defence Lotion | 50ml’ is the product name."
#58
Riemans
4.0
(1)
"Riemans p20. Put ot on once and swim multiple times."
#59
Pai
4.0
(1)
"Ive tried a few but found The brand Pai do a great spf30."
#60
Cien
4.0
(1)
"Lidl do a spray on factor 30 which is brilliant and cheap. It's not a cream so doesn't feel greasy."
#61
L'Oreal
3.0
(1)
"There are "dry" sunscreens that are sold in the aerosol cans, loreal sells one."
#62
Lancaster
1.0
(1)
"Avoid Lancaster Sun Delicate Skin. It pills so much you'll end up looking like you fell asleep in your morning porridge."
#63
No7
1.0
(1)
"I used the age defying no7 30spf, Ive come back with severe burns and blistering."
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