Sunscreen Recommendations reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 178 Reddit reviews across 28 subreddits and 53 posts to rank the best Sunscreen Recommendations brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/kbeauty, r/SkincareAddiction, r/holleygabriellesnark, r/IndianSkincareAddicts, r/Rosacea. Top-rated brands include Beauty of Joseon (4.0/5), Supergoop (4.7/5), Round Lab (4.1/5).
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Reviews178
Subreddits28
Posts53
Brands71
Products80
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#1
Beauty of Joseon
4.0
(22)
"This is the best sunscreen ever and it doesn’t matter what climate you live in."
"This has worked wonders for me."
"The only two sunscreens that have never broken me out are- Beauty of Joseon."
"These also suit pretty much all skin types."
"Had no to minimal tanning."
"BoJ is my fave sunscreen! Plays well with my makeup too."
"Beauty of joseon one works for me."
"It's amazing."
"I have used BOJ and Round Lab too."
"The BoJ soaks into my skin a teeny bit better so I prefer that one."
#2
Supergoop
4.7
(17)
"I feel like it has the best texture."
"Or the Trader Joe’s dupe."
"I swear by Supergoop!"
"SPF 50, non greasy, actually smells lovely."
"Supergoop unseen sunscreen at Sephora"
"Supergoop."
"Unseen Sunscreen by Supergoop is nice."
"I have had good luck with SuperGoop."
"I’ve been wearing the supergoop glowscreen daily for over a year and really like it!"
"Supergoop glow screen! I wear it as foundation now! It’s beautiful!"
#3
Round Lab
4.1
(15)
"Roundlab felt very nourishing on me. It would be perfect as a one-step face moisturizer/SPF in winter."
"Round lab birch juice! If you have a pale complexion."
"I have combo/oily skin and personally i loved the roundlab sunscreen! it left a dewy like finish on my face"
"I have both and I prefer the roundlab because the boj leaves a greasier finish on my skin"
"I have used BOJ and Round Lab too."
"The Round is a bit lighter."
"Popular korean sunscreens inside korea would probably be the round lab"
"Round lab is better if you're prone to oilyness."
"I would pick round lab."
"The Roundlab feels better on my dry skin and has a tackier finish, but makes my skin look so glowy."
#4
Biore
4.4
(10)
"I use Biore and it's not greasy and no smell and it's SPF 50+."
"One of the most famous sunscreen currently is the Biore one (Japanese)."
"Biore aqua rich watery essence. elta md is great as well"
"I love biore watery essence. No residue and really moisturising"
"Biore UV essence is the only one I've tried that neither leaves a white cast nor feels sticky or chalky."
"Expensive but worth it."
"Biore UV aqua essence SPF 50 from Yamibuy."
"For the summer, I prefer Biore or Skin1004 Centella (both are cheaper too!)"
"I really like Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence."
"I’d say Biore Watery essence."
#5
La Roche-Posay
4.7
(9)
"Uvmune 400 range from La Roche-Posay with the netlock technology."
"Avene and La Roche Posay are probably the best as they have the thermal water."
"I use la Roche posay invisible fluid with no problems"
"La rosch posay is the best facial sunscreen."
"For sunscreens i recommend la roche posay or paula’s choice."
"La roche-posay 50, tinted or not"
"We've had good success with La Roche Posay ... or Hamilton Sensitive seems to go ok and is quite easy to apply."
"For my face (and budget) I can only handle LRP Anthelios Invisible Fluid or Nivea Shine Control."
"La Roche Posay melt in milk sunscreen."
#6
Skin1004
4.7
(7)
"Korean sunscreens from stylevana."
"I've been using the Skin1004 water fit sunscreen, and it's been great for me!!! No excessive grease, doesn't dry out my skin like others do, and there's absolutely NO sunscreen smell."
"I really love the Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water Fit Sun Serum 50 ! Leaves no white cast, is light and hydrating."
"My favorites are skin1004 and numbuzin."
"Korean sunscreen, skin1004 is the only one I’ve tried that dosent break my acne."
"For the summer, I prefer Biore or Skin1004 Centella (both are cheaper too!)"
"My main one though is Skin1004."
#7
EltaMD
4.7
(6)
"EltaMD has worked well for me."
"Elta MD is all I use."
"Elta MD.. I have rosacea skin with acne and this is the best."
"Elta MD. Recommended by my derm and I really like it."
"EltaMD $40."
"I have several allergies and have done okay with it."
#8
Haruharu Wonder
5.0
(3)
"Haruharu Wonder sunscreen is my favorite! I have combination skin, I don’t get a white cast and it has a natural finish"
"My boyfriend uses the Haruharu sunscreen, and he says it doesn't make his skin oily or break him out."
"My favorite is Haruharu wonder black rice airyfit spf50. this one reigns supreme to the other"
#9
Skinbetter
4.7
(3)
"Skinbetter protects you better"
"Skinbetter tone smart for the win"
"I can confirm it’s great! Not a complete dupe for Supergoop but I really like it"
#10
Heliocare
4.7
(3)
"I love Heliocare, it's light, suitable for all skin types."
"Heliocare from Spain is amazing (specifically their Water Gel)."
"I’ll definitely look into heliocare."
#11
Blue Lizard
4.3
(3)
"Easier to spread than a lot of others."
"I like blue lizard."
"Blue Lizard is my go to. They make an ocean safe formula as well that I can get behind."
#12
Conscious Chemist
4.3
(3)
"Has a dewy finish which feels good on my dry skin. No white cast. No sticky residue. Extremely comfortable to wear."
"I'd recommend conscious chemist one as it's quite moisturising."
"I too used it Mumbai during the rains, october heat and now i found it pretty good enough."
#13
Tocobo
5.0
(2)
"The Tocobo watery sun cream. Both have performed great on my dry and sensitive skin and haven't given me any issues thus far!"
"I cannot say enough good things about Tocobo watery sun cream."
#14
Eucerin
5.0
(2)
"Eucerin oil free face sunscreen 50+ is my favourite - really lightweight and doesn’t feel greasy at all"
"Can work really well for you."
#15
Wonderscreen
5.0
(2)
"Wonderscreen truly is amazing though! Good ingredients and gives a really beautiful dewy glow"
"I love the wonderscreen!!"
#16
Zealios
5.0
(2)
"I’m a huge fan of Zealios!"
"I’ve had one application last me for hours-long runs."
#17
FAE Beauty
5.0
(2)
"FAE Beauty SPF juice. Super light texture, quickly absorbs into skin, no white case, doesn't feel sticky."
"Budget friendly and leaves no white cast on me"
#18
Skinmedica
5.0
(2)
"It’s lightweight and doesn’t ever sting."
"I finally settled on skinmedica 35spf mineral sunscreen."
#19
Ombrelle
5.0
(2)
"Ombrelle Sport Endurance SPF50. Comes in a big bottle, not sticky, sweatproof and no white cast"
"I really enjoy the Ombrelle Face Sunscreen. I use it as my daily moisturizer as well."
#20
DRMTLGY
5.0
(2)
"DRMTLGY has a tinted sunscreen I love"
"Their unseen sunscreen has been my go to."
#21
ISDIN
5.0
(2)
"I can recommend ISDIN. I‘m bald and used their 100spf."
"ISDIN spf 100 is my holy grail for beachside holidays."
#22
Coola
4.5
(2)
"Coola has been amazing!"
"Fragrance free option which is great for sensitive skin."
#23
Skin Aqua
4.5
(2)
"Check out Skin Aqua serum UV or canmake mermaid skin UV gel"
"The new Skin Aqua serum UV works well under makeup."
#24
Naked Sundays
4.5
(2)
"Naked Sundays for sure"
"My sister has the Naked Sundays and she likes it!"
#25
COSRX
4.5
(2)
"I also use the Cosrx sunscreen spf 50 which I love."
"COSRX ultra light invisible sunscreen."
#26
CeraVe
4.0
(2)
"They’re only SPF 30."
"Cerave was the req from my derm after a horrible allergic reaction."
#27
Cosiq
4.0
(2)
"Cosiq SPF 50 & Qurez SPF 50 are gr8."
"Cosiq SPF 50 works well for me."
#28
ELF
4.0
(2)
"ELF recently came out with a tinted sunscreen that’s supposed to be a dupe for Supergoop!"
"Theres a new elf one that looks gorgeous!"
#29
Neutrogena
4.0
(2)
"Ditto on the Neutrogena dry touch zinc sunscreen (my derm suggested it too)."
"Neutrogena Dry Touch Sheer Zinc sunscreen. I’m an oily, sweaty person so I need something that will help buffer that and still be moisturizing."
#30
Riemann
3.5
(2)
"It's very water resistant and doesn't contain avobenzone."
"It is greasy; however, it's very gentle."
#31
Episoft
5.0
(1)
"Episoft AC Sunscreen is a lifesaver for sensitive and acne-prone skin! Lightweight, non-greasy formula provides excellent sun protection."
#32
Lanbena
5.0
(1)
"I've been using Lanbena (For Sensitive Skin) sunscreen. It's great, at least for my skin."
#33
Purito
5.0
(1)
"Purito centella unscented!!! Literally the best sunscreen I’ve ever tried, not irritating at all, not greasy, it’s a little moisturizing too."
#34
Sunstop
5.0
(1)
"Try sunstop acne, it's best"
#35
Anessa
5.0
(1)
"I swear by anessa sunscreen (the gold bottle) and skin aqua uv super moisture essence"
#36
Omniceutics
5.0
(1)
"Extremely light, almost like a moisturizer. Almost like you applied nothing. No burning sensation. spreads easily. gives a glowy look to the face. suitable for all skin types."
#37
Trader Joe's
5.0
(1)
"If you can find the TJs face sunscreen anywhere still, get it. It’s mineral sunscreen and truly comparable to unseen sunscreen from Supergoop."
#38
Smashbox
5.0
(1)
"Smashbox is the best"
#39
Goodal
5.0
(1)
"The Goodal Heartleaf Calming Moisture Sun Cream is actually the most used by koreans. Formula is watery, lightweight almost like a lotion and sits on the skin very nicely."
#40
Dr. Ceuracle
5.0
(1)
"DR. CEURACLE Hyal Reyouth Moist Sun is my holy grail. Buy the blue one though, NOT the green one"
#41
Korean
5.0
(1)
"Not tinted but Korean sunscreens are my go to!!"
#42
Cell Fusion C
5.0
(1)
"I've been really impressed with Cell Fusion C Laser Sunscreen SPF50 - it's improved my skin condition and sits nicely under makeup"
#43
Foxtale
5.0
(1)
"Foxtale mattifying sunscreen SPF 70. Super lightweight and absorbs into the skin very fast."
#44
Numbuzin
5.0
(1)
"The Numbuzin No 1 in the blue/teal tube from Olive Young is amazing."
#45
Haru Haru
5.0
(1)
"I second the haruharu sunscreen, it’s a dream."
#46
Clinique
5.0
(1)
"Clinique mineral SPF50 for face is really good, moisturizing and no white cast."
#47
Supergoop!
5.0
(1)
"I swear by Super Goop’s Unseen Sunscreen. It’s a clear chemical sunscreen that looks & acts like a primer."
#48
Bondi Sands
5.0
(1)
"I like the Bondi Sands fragrance free sunscreen."
#49
Neogen
5.0
(1)
"I like Neogen Day-Light Airy SPF and the Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Sun Serum."
#50
Paula's Choice
5.0
(1)
"Paulas Choice has one called “super light daily wrinkle defense” and it’s phenomenal."
#51
Re’equil
4.0
(1)
"Re'equil ultra matte dry touch sunscreen because it smells delicious."
#52
Dr. Sheth
4.0
(1)
"No white cast, blends easily, leaves my skin glowy and don’t feel the need to use a moisturiser after."
#53
First Aid Beauty
4.0
(1)
"The First Aid Beauty tinted SPF30 is also really good too for some light Colour."
#54
Dot & Key
4.0
(1)
"You can try dot&key sunscreens. They're light weight and non sticky"
#55
Hada Labo
4.0
(1)
"I love the Hada Labo uv gel spf50+"
#56
Solasafe
4.0
(1)
"Water,sweat resistant. Comes off easily with a cleanser. Reduces sun tan. Trusted since its a pharmacy product."
#57
Kroger
4.0
(1)
"Kroger invisible gel sunscreen is a good one to get from Kroger."
#58
Drunk Elephant
4.0
(1)
"Drunk elephant daily defense. It works great for me. I put it on over my daily moisturizer and no issues at all."
#59
L'sensa
4.0
(1)
"No white cast, Not heavy /very light weight, Blends easily, No pilling, No eye stinging."
#60
Uvdoux
4.0
(1)
"Now using the uvdoux, I like texture and smell of it and it doesn't cause any skin irritation to me."
#61
Black Girl Sunscreen
4.0
(1)
"Black Girl Sunscreen for kids."
#62
MDSolarSciences
4.0
(1)
"MDSolarSciences Mineral KidCrème SPF50."
#63
Canmake
4.0
(1)
"Canmake mermaid skin uv gel is also another one that is often used as a primer."
#64
Kiehl’s
4.0
(1)
"Kiehl’s better screen UV serum."
#65
Australian Gold
4.0
(1)
"I heard mineral sunscreens don’t sting your eyes."
#66
Garnier
4.0
(1)
#67
Isntree
4.0
(1)
"Isntree Yam Root Milk Tone Up SPF 50."
#68
Aqualogica
3.0
(1)
"Pills on my skin if I use when skin is wet. Otherwise, it’s a good sunscreen for all skin types. This too leaves my skin dewy."
#69
Hero Cosmetics
3.0
(1)
"It works for me. It has a bit of a white cast."
#70
Torriden
2.0
(1)
"I also tried the Torriden dive in which stung."
#71
Minimalist
1.0
(1)
"Worst white cast ever and takes forever to blend. Would not recommend!"
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