Best sunscreen on Reddit
315 reviews from r/AustraliaTravel, r/skincare_ph, r/IndianSkincareAddicts and 45 more subreddits
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#1
Beauty of Joseon
4.8
(24)
"Beauty of joseon sunscreen on iherb I swear by it for no white cast or eye stinging."
"Beauty of joseon!!!! You have to get it directly from their website."
"Japanese sunscreens, they're amazing. I use the Beauty of Josean."
"Beauty of J works wonders"
"Reeqeuil blue ultra matte sunscreen, uv doux, beauty of Joseon, deconstruct."
"Beauty of Joseon…"
"The beauty of josseon suncreen is very light, great under makeup and no white cast."
"Beauty of joseon or skinaqua."
"It’s sooo amazing doesn’t smell like sunscreen or burn, no white cast, acne sensitive, and give you an amazing glow"
"Beauty of Joseon great too."
#2
La Roche-Posay
4.6
(17)
"UVmune 400, anything in that line."
"I'm myself a UVmune 400 user, which has been mentioned already."
"Highly recommend La Roche-Posay’s UVMune 400 range!"
"La roche posay is my favorite one."
"La Roche-Posay have an spf 50+ matte finish "anti-helios" product that's fantastic on oily skin."
"The only one I've found that doesn't make my eyes burn all day is La Roche Posay Anthelios."
"La roche posay!!"
"The most effective sunscreen in my opinion is La Roche Posay's UVmune 400 line."
"Laroche posay!"
"Well trusted internationally."
#3
Anessa
4.7
(15)
"For matte sunscreen, I recommend Anessa Perfect UV Milk."
"For mineral/ physical, Anessa can’t be beat."
"It gives a matte finish so your skin feels nice and smooth."
"I swear by Anessa as I’ve been using it for a long time."
"Try Anessa."
"I really like the Anessa sunscreen."
"Anessa"
"If you have the budget, I suggest Anessa."
"Anessa. Kahit yung derma ng mom ko yan rin yung nirecommend na brand."
"Anessa & Beauty of Joseon"
#4
Cancer Council
4.7
(14)
"Buy Cancer Council brand and you’ll be ok."
"Aussie sunscreen is the best."
"Go for the cancer council SPF 50+."
"I can highly recommend Cancer Council SPF 50+."
"Go to a chemist and buy any sunscreen with the cancer council logo on it."
"Cancer Council make really good sunscreen, doesn't cost as much as some cosmetic designer brands."
"But Cancer Council sunscreen when you get here."
"I would recommend buying spf here."
"Make sure you get SPF50 and apply it well and regularly."
"Any cancer council."
#5
Neutrogena
3.7
(15)
"Neutrogena actually protects your skin. Go with it."
"Neutrogena might be expensive but it's the best... totally recommended"
"I wear this during field work, and it has worked well for me so far."
"Neutrogena sunscreen. It’s water resistant so good for sports."
"Neutrogena works well for me, I just have to rub it in really well."
"Neutrogena sunscreen is good for face and body"
"For me!"
"If i ever switch, I'll try a korean sunscreen else I'll stick to this one."
"Although it feels sticky but provides good protection and gives you a nice glow."
"Neutrogena and green beaver, neutrogena is light, green beaver is mineral based."
#6
EltaMD
4.9
(11)
"You might enjoy EltaMD UV Clear. It’s lightweight and comes in two shades."
"EltaMD, on Black Friday sale on Amazon!"
"EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46."
"I love Tizo2."
"EltaMD is my fav."
"I swear by EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46."
"Elta MD."
"Is my favorite."
"Elta md."
"You definitely need a light moisturizer with a tint - something like the EltaMD UV clear."
#7
Supergoop
4.6
(11)
"I’ve always used super goop and it never leaves a cast."
"Supergoop"
"Supergoop Matte Screen is great for the face - slight tint and acts like a primer."
"I love Supergoop sunscreen on my face."
"I like super goop and beauty of joseon."
"Super goop, beauty of joseon."
"As for face, my skin loves Supergoop."
"Supergoop and Aveeno Protect + Hydrate works great!!"
"Supergoop, laneige, even Nivea."
"I use supergoop matte screen."
#8
Biore
4.6
(9)
"Biore makes an exceptional sunscreen that does well under makeup called aquarich."
"Biore turned out to be the best one."
"Biore"
"Might consider Biore since ang daming nagsuggest based on their experience."
"Biore for me"
"UV Biore is my holy grail."
"Bioré"
"Biore"
"I wouldn't recommend the Biore one, since it has more of a dewy finish!"
#9
Skin Aqua
4.4
(9)
"I use skin aqua uv super moisture gel and also have combo acne prone/sensitive skin."
"I am using the skin aqua and i wear it to gym.. didnt tan at all"
"I loved the skin aqua uv super moisture gel (white bottle, gold cap) in winter."
"The skin aqua moisture milk is very good."
"Skin aqua is god level and easily available."
"It adds a hydrating glow and evens my skin tone!"
"I use the tone up essence and it doubles as a moisturizer for me!"
"Milk: I didn’t like this one."
#10
Skin1004
4.9
(8)
"Korean sunscreens: P. Calm water Barrier Sun Cream, Numbuzin #1 Clear Filter Sun Essence, Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Water Fit Sun Serum, Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun."
"My favorite is the skin1004."
"This is my tried and true for the past 2 years. Also works great under makeup."
"Skin1004 sunscreen my holy grail as a combo skin girl."
"Especially love the hyalu-cica water-fit sun serum."
"Skin1004 hyalu-cica water fit sun serum 👌"
"Skin1004! Yung teatrica nila na sunscreen."
#11
Nivea
4.3
(7)
"Nivea super water gel! On Amazon."
"Japanese Nivea spf 50"
"My other alternative is the Nivea Super Water Gel!!"
"Nivea and Cancer Council were the ones that actually were SPF50 or above."
"Nivea spf 50 one!"
"Nivea spf 50"
"Japanese Nivea spf 50."
#12
Round Lab
4.7
(6)
"It feels more like skincare than sunscreen."
"Round lab! My holy grail!"
"Round lab all the way!"
"Is my holy grail"
"$11 per tube on MoidaUS right now."
"Round lab birch juice sunscreen has a tone up effect."
#13
Deconstruct
4.0
(7)
"Deconstruct gel sunscreen is best fo oily skin."
"You can try Deconstruct, Requil, or Uv doux sunscreens"
"Go for deconstruct gel sunscreen, non oily and easy on your wallet too."
"U can try wishcare niacinamide fluid sunscreen or derma co matte , dot n key pink , bioderma tinted , de construct"
"Deconstruct gel sunscreen, uv doux and conscious chemist."
"Don't buy from Amazon though. Buy from Myntra or Nykaa at 30-50% off."
"Was so good for oily skin considering the price."
#14
UV Doux
4.2
(6)
"UV doux is a holy grail for mee."
"Uv doux, Gold photostable."
"UV doux, Requil ultra matte dry rouch 🙌"
"Reeqeuil blue ultra matte sunscreen, uv doux, beauty of Joseon, deconstruct."
"My go to sunscreen is acne uv gel, re'equil blue and uv douz sunscreen."
"Go with UV Doux( leave little white cast on dusky skin types)."
#15
Feather Light
4.8
(5)
"Ohhhhhh I completely agree, so excited to see someone else loves it!"
"Plus one for these! They are my HG sunscreens!"
"YES I’ve been using the feather light and it’s been amazing for my oily acne prone skin!"
"I love the feather light sunscreen!"
"I concur! I've tried so many sunscreens and this is the best one by a country mile."
#16
Minimalist
3.8
(6)
"It's my current fav. It's very lightweight."
"Minimalist"
"Minimalist SPF50 , PA++++."
"Minimalist sunscreens are good in my opinion."
"Minimalist light fluid is good but leaves an oily finish on my face."
"The minimalist one was absolutely trash."
#17
Colorscience
4.4
(5)
"Colorscience or Saie"
"Colorscience"
"Colorscience flex"
"Colorscience"
"Colorscience Flex."
#18
Ethical Zinc
4.0
(5)
"I found Moogoo super thick to apply, we’re now using ethical zinc."
"Ethical zinc is pretty good too."
"We use ethical zinc."
"I like the Ethical Zinc, although you may find it quite greasy."
"I like Ethical Zinc. No chemicals for me and none for the reef."
#19
Invisible Zinc
4.0
(5)
"The ONLY one that works for me is invisible zinc."
"I use invisible zinc on my face if surfing."
"[Invisible zinc.](https://invisiblezinc.com.au) But I use it thick so it is pretty visible."
"Zinc sunscreen will be your go to."
"Invisible zinc. It can be a bit heavy/leave residue but it works."
#20
ELTA MD
5.0
(4)
"Elta MD"
"I have used Elta MD, it has given me great results."
"The best I’ve found so far is Elta MD"
"Is my holy grail."
#21
Australian Gold
3.8
(5)
"I recommend Australian gold, it’s a peachy neutral shade that’s pretty sheer and matte."
"Is the only one that doesn’t cause breakouts for me"
"Australian Gold. Is mattifying but works great under makeup."
"Australian Gold talaga"
"Australian Gold . I absolutely LOVE it but it’s too drying for drier skin even some normal skin."
#22
Isdin
4.8
(4)
"Isdin has a SUPER light emulsion formula that *literally* feels like nothing."
"My absolutely fave is Isdin. SPF 50. Feels like a lotion."
"I used Isdin for years and loved it."
"I use ISDIN brand, but I mix the tinted one with the non-tinted one."
#23
Skinnies
4.8
(4)
"I’m currently using the kids version at the moment."
"I use Skinnies SPF 50, but the kids one."
"Skinnies!! Kids or adults."
"The ones I always see recommended are: Skinnies, MooGoo and Cetaphil Kids."
#24
Eucerin
4.5
(4)
"Another vote for eucerin oil control."
"Eucerin Oil Control is the best UK one I’ve tried."
"My friend with oily skin uses that."
"Eucerin. Frezyderm gels are also good."
#25
CeraVe
4.3
(4)
"[CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30] Type: Mineral (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) Finish: Matte."
"I’m currently using Cerave’s hydrating mineral sunscreen spf 30 (sheer tint) and it’s honestly not bad."
"I use CeraVe spf 30 facial moisturizing lotion."
"I use cerave spf 30!"
#26
Bare Minerals
4.0
(4)
"Bare Minerals and Tower 28."
"Bare minerals does a nice one."
"I love the Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue."
"Bare minerals complexion rescue."
#27
Supergoop unseen sunscreen
5.0
(3)
"Supergoop unseen sunscreen."
"Supergoop unseen."
#28
Blue Lizard
5.0
(3)
"Blue Lizard has both face and body that works well."
"Blue Lizard is my fave."
"Blue lizard! It’s ocean safe and absorbs great"
#29
Re'equil
3.8
(4)
"I'd suggest the reequil ultra matte, it's for oily skin, it's non comedogenic, water and sweat resistant."
"Try reequil ultra mate sunscreen."
"Re'equil and cipla both are good. don't buy derma co."
"Re'equil is nice and all but for dark skin tones it does leave a white cast."
#30
House of Hur
4.7
(3)
"- House of Hur - Weightless Sun Fluid"
"Is quite gentle and offers a surprisingly short list of ingredients with much newer filters than sunscreens sold in the us"
"I’ve been using House of Hur weightless sun fluid and so far it’s been great!"
#31
Dot and Key
4.7
(3)
"Dot and key ka pink wala and orange one suits well for my oily skin."
"Dot and key is the only one that works for my skin."
"You can go for dot and key sunscreen. I’m using it currently."
#32
Naked Sundays
4.7
(3)
"I'm a Naked Sundays and Moo Goo fan!"
"It has a strong smell of kakadu plum."
#33
Skin 1004
4.7
(3)
"SKIN 1004 has a great one with spf 50+ and super hydrating!"
"Skin1004 is my go to sunscreen."
"Skin 1004"
#34
Altruist
4.3
(3)
"Altruist. Basically high factor protection."
"Altruist (I'm in the UK, don't know where else they are available)."
"Altruist is great for pale skin."
#35
Cetaphil
4.0
(3)
"We got recommended cetaphil for kids."
"Cetaphil for sensitive skin. It's 50 prof or what ever."
"Derma recommended Cetaphil."
#36
MooGoo
3.3
(3)
"Moogoo. It’s thick af..and in my opinion that’s what you want. A good coating."
"Moogoo. The only thing is it's not waterproof."
"I use MooGoo, and it’s good but it’s so thick and hard to apply."
#37
Ultra Violette
5.0
(2)
"Ultra Violette is another one that is good for face."
"It’s a light mist and comes in a small purse pack too."
#38
HARUHARU
5.0
(2)
"HARUHARU Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily SunscreeN has been the only sunscreen that has worked for me."
"So far this one has been good to me!"
#39
Innisfree
5.0
(2)
"Innisfree daily uv is my favorite it’s simple and effective and light."
"Innisfree daily uv, no white cast and reef safe if you travel."
#40
MD Solar Sciences
5.0
(2)
"MD Solar Sciences for mineral, no question."
"Only sunscreen other than blue lizard which doesn’t irritate me."
#41
Biore UV Aqua Rich
5.0
(2)
"I like the Biore UV aqua as well."
"I love biore uv aqua rich!"
#42
Aestura
5.0
(2)
"I’ve been use the aestura sunscreen for a year now it works like magic."
"I love aesturas sunscreen for sensitive skin."
#43
Epionce
5.0
(2)
"The only sunscreen my skin likes."
"Epionce Daily Shield Tinted SPF 50."
#44
BOJ Sunscreen
5.0
(2)
"These 3 are my current go to sunscreens: 1. BOJ sunscreen, both in stick and tube format."
"Unscreen Sunscreen and BOJ!! 💯"
#45
Supergoop Mattescreen
5.0
(2)
"Supergoop Mattescreen is the best I have tried - and I have tried many - tinted, acts as a primer and no greasy feel or look on the skin."
"Supergoop Mattescreen - doubles as a makeup primer - it is tinted as well."
#46
Centella
5.0
(2)
"Centella humiyang sa akin. Never akong nag break out."
"Either Centella, or Snail white op. I have tried all of these and so far maganda silang lahat."
#47
Hamilton's
5.0
(2)
"Hamilton’s Sunscreen- nothing less than spf50+."
"Hamilton's is an awesome sunscreen."
#48
Chemist Warehouse
5.0
(2)
"Lookout for a Chemist Warehouse for a range of sunscreen options that would suit you!"
"My advice is to buy sunscreen in Australia, and also avoid the aerosol ones- you spray everything else but you and you get really poor coverage too."
#49
P. Calm
5.0
(2)
"Korean sunscreens: P. Calm water Barrier Sun Cream, Numbuzin #1 Clear Filter Sun Essence, Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Water Fit Sun Serum, Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun."
"I use P. Calm Water Barrier Sun Cream and it's my favorite out of all I've tried."
#50
The Skin Story
5.0
(2)
"Try using Glowing sunscreen from the skin story."
"The Skin Story's Glowing sunscreen definitely."
#51
Sunskeen
4.5
(2)
"Sunskeen"
"Dries quickly, fragrance-free, no white cast."
#52
Black Girl Sunscreen
4.5
(2)
"My suggestions for sunscreens that would work well as a moisturizer too would be Black Girl Sunscreen for kids."
"Curious about the thought regarding black girl sunscreen?"
#53
Isntree
4.5
(2)
"Isntree!"
"Sunscreen: isntree, BOJ"
#54
Bondi Sands
4.5
(2)
"I like Bondi Sands. It’s the easiest I’ve found to apply."
"I use bondi sands."
#55
Skinstitut
4.5
(2)
"Skinstitut Face the Day is oil free and is my daily sunscreen."
"Skinstitut Face the Day is oil free and is my daily sunscreen."
#56
IT Cosmetics
4.5
(2)
"The absolute best one that I’ve ever tried is the IT cosmetics hello! sunscreen."
"I absolutely love the IT Cosmetics hello! sunscreen."
#57
Sun Bum
4.5
(2)
"You won't regret."
"I keep sun bum in my car so I have it anywhere I go."
#58
Tizo
4.5
(2)
"TIZO"
"The 3.5 oz bottle lasts me about 3 months."
#59
Elta MD
4.5
(2)
"Elta MD UV clear. Pricy but worth it."
"EltaMD’s UV Clear both tinted and non-tinted had been working for me so far."
#60
Bioré
4.5
(2)
"Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence. Bought it from Arogga."
"Doesn't irritate my skin."
#61
Reequil
4.5
(2)
"Requil is really good. It gives a perfect matte finish to the skin."
"Reequil ,also uv doux is pretty good but both leave a slight white cast initially."
#62
Dr. Sheth's
4.5
(2)
"Dr. sheth's or sunscoop spray sunscreen."
"Dr Sheth's worked for me!"
#63
Face Republic
4.5
(2)
"Protected me all day under the sun."
"[Face Republic Purity Sun Essence](https://s.shopee.ph/6V7FBTjIIR) :)"
#64
SCINIC
4.5
(2)
"SCINIC Enjoy Super Mild Sun Essence"
"I use either a Korean skincare sunscreen (currently Scinic Enjoy Super Mild Sun Essence) or LRP."
#65
Pipette
4.0
(2)
"Pipette mineral sunscreen."
"Pipette is my favorite mineral based that doesn’t have a white cast."
#66
Trader Joe's
4.0
(2)
"I really like Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen which is SPF 40."
"The smell is not great (just light chemical, no fragrance)."
#67
Omi
4.0
(2)
"Omi sunbears used it for a month , nalessen ung oil production kase sobrang matte nya kapag nablend na sa face mo"
"Ginagamit ko ngayon yung omi sunbears, parang ang oily nya pag inapply pero pag natuyo powder finish sya."
#68
Banana Boat
4.0
(2)
"Banana boat got extra points from me for having a roll on version."
"If you buy some in Australia get cancer council brand or Banana boat."
#69
Face Republic Purity Sun Essence
3.5
(2)
"Face Republic Purity Sun Essence."
"Gusto ko yung texture & finish nito."
#70
Omi Sunbears
3.5
(2)
"Omi sunbears!"
"Omi sunbears lang ang matte for me talaga."
#71
Supergoop!
3.5
(2)
"I like super goop! It’s expensive but completely clear and doesn’t feel sticky, so imo worth the price!"
"I used to like supergoop as many people suggested, but I feel like it doesn’t protect me from the sun"
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