Sunscreen reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 434 Reddit reviews across 64 subreddits and 173 posts to rank the best Sunscreen brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/30PlusSkinCare, r/Skincare_Addiction, r/SkincareAddiction, r/IndianSkincareAddicts, r/AustraliaTravel. Top-rated brands include Beauty of Joseon (4.8/5), La Roche-Posay (4.7/5), Biore (4.7/5).

Stats

Reviews434

Subreddits64

Posts173

Brands66

Products51

Top communities

r/30PlusSkinCare32 r/Skincare_Addiction29 r/SkincareAddiction26 r/IndianSkincareAddicts23 r/AustraliaTravel20

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By Brand

By Product

Beauty of Joseon

4.8

(44)

"Beauty of Joseon relief sun and the Skin 1001 Centella sunscreen are both amazing."

"I like both beauty of joseon (white one) and the canmake mermaid skin."

"Beauty of Joseon, Isntree, Skin 1004."

"I’ve had great results with Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun."

"Beauty of Joseon makes my favorite sunscreen."

"I use either Beauty of Josean sunscreen or HaruHaru probiotic rice sunscreen."

"I swear on Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun! The only sunscreen that didn't cause me breakouts."

"Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick 🤍"

"If you have the budget, then go for beauty of joseon"

"Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh SPF 50. SO good. Very light texture."

La Roche-Posay

4.7

(32)

"I'd probably put La Roche Posay at #1 - they have one"

"LRP is my favorite sunscreen ever!!"

"La Roche Posay UVMune 400 offers an SPF of 50+ and a PPD (UVA protection) of 46, so it’s an extremely strong protector"

"Netlock sunscreens, especially uvmune 400 from lrp."

"Is good."

"For water and sports activities I would use the one from La Roche Posay."

"Try La Roche Posay sunscreens."

"For sensitive and dry skin, you might want to try a gentle, hydrating sunscreen like La Roche-Posay Anthelios."

"La Roche-Posay."

"I’m a ride or die lrp girl. they have fantastic mineral options (both plain and tinted, with both medium and darker shades) and a TON of chemical ones."

Biore

4.7

(21)

"You should try Japanese sunscreens like Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel"

"If you want all the glow, go for AB sunscreens, they leave you reflective, in a cute way! Biore"

"I've used the Biore for years and never had an issue. I love it, my skin loves it and I've never had an issue with burns or sun damage when wearing it"

"Is the best!!! I’ve tried all types of sunscreens, high end and low, and this is my favorite ever."

"Either Biore UV Watery Essence or Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence"

"Biore UV Watery Essence"

"The JAPANESE version of the Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence."

"It's lightweight and smells nice"

"Biore UV aqua rich watery gel."

"Biore makes an exceptional sunscreen that does well under makeup called aquarich."

Anessa

4.7

(19)

"Is very durable with a high UVA protection."

"Get one that is and my HG for that is Anessa sun milk."

"For matte sunscreen, I recommend Anessa Perfect UV Milk."

"Is amazing."

"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"

Skin1004

4.6

(17)

"Skin 1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum is amazing"

"Korean sunscreens are very good."

"No white cast, very light texture, and smooth under makeup!"

"Skin1004 is my fave."

"Go for SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum."

"SKIN1004 AND Skin Aqua sunscreens are great."

"Not black but my friend is and we both use skin1004 sun serum!! it leaves no white cast or greasy finish "

"Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum is without flaw for daily use."

"My favorite is the skin1004."

"Skin1004 sunscreen my holy grail as a combo skin girl."

Neutrogena

3.8

(20)

"The second company I like is Neutrogena and I also use many of their products..."

"Neutrogena actually protects your skin. Go with it."

"Neutrogena might be expensive but it's the best... totally recommended"

"I like neutrogena and sum bum"

"I've been told my skin looks glowy when I use it."

"Neutrogena sunscreen!!"

"Its protection is top notch ..i wudnt recommended to rely on indian brands fr sun protection outdoors"

"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."

Supergoop

4.7

(15)

"Supergoop! I have dry skin and also recommend this to other people and they really enjoyed it."

"Unseen supergoop"

"Supergoop is the only brand I’ve found that doesn’t burn my eyes."

"Supergoop Unseen sunscreen."

"Supergoop, alts of supergoop and blackgirl spf"

"I’ve always used super goop and it never leaves a cast."

"Supergoop"

"I love Supergoop sunscreen on my face."

"I like super goop and beauty of joseon."

"Super goop, beauty of joseon."

EltaMD

4.9

(14)

"I love elta MD!"

"Try EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46."

"Elta MD in my opinion is one of the best sun screen."

"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."

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."

#10

Skin Aqua

4.2

(11)

"I love the skin aqua too."

"Skin Aqua UV moisture milk. Absolutely amazing stuff, I swear by it."

"I am using the skin aqua and i wear it to gym.. didnt tan at all"

"The skin aqua moisture milk is very good."

"Skin Aqua UV Moisture Milk."

"Skin aqua is god level and easily available."

"What about skin aqua?"

"People do recommend skin aqua, but it didn't suit me at all."

"Expensive: skin aqua."

"Milk: I didn’t like this one."

#11

UV Doux

4.3

(9)

"Uv doux is the best for oily skin"

"UV Doux, Reequil, and Deconstruct : my most favourites as a combo."

"UV doux is a holy grail for mee."

"Uv doux, Gold photostable."

"Uv doux - it feels heavy on the skin but its the best for the harsh indian sun."

"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)."

#12

Round Lab

4.6

(8)

"Round lab!"

"It feels more like skincare than sunscreen."

"Round lab! My holy grail!"

"Round lab all the way!"

"Is my holy grail"

"Round lab birch juice sunscreen or goodal heartleaf calming moisture sunscreen."

"$11 per tube on MoidaUS right now."

"Round lab birch juice sunscreen has a tone up effect."

#13

Sun Bum

4.5

(8)

"I swear by SunBum!"

"This stuff works great for me."

"Sun Bum, cruelty free and hindi mahapdi sa mata. Hindi rin nag iiwan ng residue."

"You won't regret."

"I'm partial to Sun Bum sunscreen, as a redhead I recommend the SPF 150+."

"Sun bum sunscreen works really well too, and I don’t mind the smell."

"Sunbum"

"I keep sun bum in my car so I have it anywhere I go."

#14

Pipette

4.5

(8)

"I use baby sunscreen (Pipette) and sometimes Trader Joe's zinc spray formula."

"The only I can do is Pipette mineral sunscreen (marketed for kids but it’s amazing)."

"We use Pipette without an issue."

"Pipette baby sunscreen is mineral (SPF 50) and sells at Target."

"I like Pipette Sunscreen."

"I use chemical sunscreens when I won’t be in direct sun."

"Pipette mineral sunscreen."

"Pipette is my favorite mineral based that doesn’t have a white cast."

#15

Blue Lizard

4.9

(7)

"I only use blue lizard now, but also use the uv compression sleeves and can't believe how well they work"

"Blue lizard"

"I love blue lizard and babo baby for mineral sunscreen."

"Blue Lizard has both face and body that works well."

"Blue Lizard is my fave."

"Blue lizard! It’s ocean safe and absorbs great"

"They have lotions, sticks, and sprays, are are under $20 for each product, as well as cruelty-free."

#16

Naked Sundays

4.7

(7)

"Naked Sundays Collagen Glow is a mineral sunscreen that is also moisturizer and makeup primer."

"I’m really loving Naked Sundays collagen glow! Got it after seeing it in someone else’s melasma routine and have no regrets."

"Naked Sundays collagen glow. It’s a primer but also can be worn alone. 100% mineral . Tinted but translucent when applied!"

"I'm a Naked Sundays and Moo Goo fan!"

"I use Naked sundays over Eucerin."

"It has a strong smell of kakadu plum."

#17

Deconstruct

4.1

(8)

"Deconstruct gel sunscreen or the derma co aqua gel sunscreen."

"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."

#18

Black Girl Sunscreen

4.6

(7)

"Take a look at the products from Black Girl Sunscreen."

"It's pretty affordable and easy to access."

"Black girl sunscreen for no white cast."

"My suggestions for sunscreens that would work well as a moisturizer too would be Black Girl Sunscreen for kids."

"Black girl sunscreen"

"Black Girl sunscreen also is very moisturizing."

"Curious about the thought regarding black girl sunscreen?"

#19

Supergoop unseen sunscreen

5.0

(6)

"I just started using supergoop unseen sunscreen and it goes on like a primer!"

"Supergoop *unseen* sunscreen is the only one I’ll use."

"I turned her on to supergoop unseen sunscreen."

"Supergoop unseen sunscreen."

"Supergoop unseen."

#20

Isdin

4.8

(6)

"ISDIN. Amazing mineral sunscreen."

"It’s very fluid, doesn’t have a lingering scent and wears well under makeup."

"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."

#21

Australian Gold

4.0

(7)

"I really like Australian Gold."

"Australian gold (only one I could find at SPF 50) and Tower 28 (SPF 30)."

"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

Invisible Zinc

4.2

(6)

"That stuff really does not budge. No burning. No stinging of the eyes."

"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."

#23

ELTA MD

5.0

(5)

"I love using Elta MD."

"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."

#24

Biore Watery Essence

5.0

(5)

"If it's the streakiness you want to avoid: Biore Watery Essence in 50SPF."

"Biore watery essence or beauty of joseon"

"I love Biore Watery Essence and Hada Labo Uv White Gel!"

"Two that have worked well for me are the Biore Watery Essence (super light and moisturizing) and the Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen."

"Works best for me."

#25

Nivea

4.2

(6)

"Japanese Nivea spf 50"

"Nivea always has a good scent."

"Nivea and Cancer Council were the ones that actually were SPF50 or above."

"Nivea spf 50 one!"

"Nivea spf 50"

"Japanese Nivea spf 50."

#26

Isntree

5.0

(5)

"Best I’ve tried!"

"It’s lightweight and dissipates quickly."

"I think the Isntree watery sun gel is thin! Light, good for my combo sensitive skin."

"Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel spf50!!! I have an oily, acne prone skin and it works best for me."

"I’ve tried skin aqua & while it was my fav for the longest time, i now love isntree watery sun gel."

#27

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."

#28

Minimalist

4.6

(5)

"Minimalist light fluid, followed by beauty of jeoson for sure."

"Minimalist light fluid is sooo good and lightweight."

"Minimalist"

"Minimalist, Reequil and UVDuox."

"Minimalist sunscreens are good in my opinion."

#29

Altruist

4.4

(5)

"Altruist is moisturizing."

"Altruist. Basically high factor protection."

"Altruist is great on the body. It is waterproof and has an exceptionally high PPD protection."

"Altruist (I'm in the UK, don't know where else they are available)."

"Altruist is great for pale skin."

#30

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."

#31

Citta

5.0

(4)

"It's very safe for sensitive skin. Prevents ran to a great extent"

"It is protective and organic sunscreen. highly recommend."

"Sunscreen also must for kids you should try Citta sunscreen for babies and kids it’s a really organic sunscreen"

"I personally prefer Citta sunscreen for babies and kids for my child as it suits on him"

#32

Dot and Key

4.8

(4)

"Love love love the dot and key one."

"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."

#33

House of Hur

4.8

(4)

"Natural finish, truly weightless."

"- 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!"

#34

Canmake

4.8

(4)

"It's my holy grail!"

"Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel"

"Canmake's mermaid skin gel clear version works well with my rosacea."

"Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV is nice too."

#35

Reequil

4.3

(4)

"Requil is really good. It gives a perfect matte finish to the skin."

"Minimalist, Reequil and UVDuox."

"The other omc free suncreen is a better match for me from reequill."

"Reequil ,also uv doux is pretty good but both leave a slight white cast initially."

#36

Belo

5.0

(3)

"Belo tinted. Plakado na after maglagay kahit wala ng make up"

"Belo Tinted Sunscreen."

"I'm using belo tinted suncreen for my face"

#37

CeraVe

3.8

(4)

"I have had a lot of success with CereVe products."

"I use CeraVe spf 30 facial moisturizing lotion."

"I use cerave spf 30!"

"Ceravae goes on really white, especially the 50 spf."

#38

Eucerin

4.7

(3)

"Another vote for eucerin oil control."

"Eucerin Oil Control is the best UK one I’ve tried."

"For a dry touch body sunscreen, I like Eucerin Oil Control in a 200 ml tube."

#39

Elta MD

4.7

(3)

"I’ve tried a bunch of sunscreens but I’m back in my Elta MD UV clear era."

"Elta MD UV clear. Pricy but worth it."

"EltaMD’s UV Clear both tinted and non-tinted had been working for me so far."

#40

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"

#41

La Roche-Posay Anthelios

4.7

(3)

"I've found Anthelios from La Roche Posay to be a great SPF to use."

"La roche posay anthelios."

#42

5.0

(2)

"Their Hydrating Supreme Screen is just lovely."

"I love Ultra Violette's Hydrating Supreme Screen. It's moisturising, doesn't sting my very sensitive eyes."

#53

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."

#54

Haruharu Wonder

5.0

(2)

"Haruharu Wonder is hands down my favorite. No burn, no pill, no awful greasiness, no white cast."

"Haruharu Wonder spf 50. No white cast and feels good on my skin."

#55

Hamilton's

5.0

(2)

"Hamilton’s Sunscreen- nothing less than spf50+."

"Hamilton's is an awesome sunscreen."

#56

3.5

(2)

"For regular use I use Badger. It's all natural and it's now made with clear zinc"

"Badger"

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