best sunscreen under makeup

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Whether you're headed to the beach, the pool or just out for a walk in the sun, it's important to protect your skin from the sun's damaging rays. One of the best ways to do that is with a good sunscreen. To help you out, we've rounded up some of the best sunscreens to use under your favorite makeup look!

$42.00

Best chemical sunscreen stick..ita really works for under the makeup, my eyes normally get tears for chemical sunscreen..but this one never had a problem,,, seemless, little bit shiny.. but I love it...The best to-go sunscreen without any mess on hand. It’s on the oily side but once under makeup, it’s ok....Best chemical sunscreen stick

What it is: A clear sunscreen stick, with SPF 50+, that works over and under makeup for sun protection on the go.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- WetForce and HeatForce Technologies: Create an invisible, lightweight protective veil.
- SynchroShield™: Supports the protective layer upon exposure to heat, water, and sun.

What Else You Need to Know: This ocean-friendly formula offers UV protection for face and body. It glides on clear, under or over makeup, for easy, portable coverage on active, outdoor days. This stick is also free of oxybenzone and octinoxate and is compliant with Hawaii regulations.

NUDESTIXNudescreen Daily Mineral Face Veil SPF 30

Size: 1.7 oz / 50 mL·ITEM: 2554871

Color: Warm

455 Reviews

$51.50

Mineral sunscreens work for sensitive skin. This sunscreen has and immediate shine and white cast to your skin, but don’t panic! ...Best for my skin, after I wear this I won’t need any makeup, I don’t like to wear makeups some days but this product give tint and glow without heavy makeup feeling.

What it is: A light, hydrating, and oil-free SPF lotion, rich in vegan-powered extracts to help protect against free radicals as well as blue light.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

SPF: SPF 30

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Purple Tea Extract: Antioxidants defend against free radicals.
- Green Algae Extract: A natural source of niacinamide that provides moisturizing properties.
- Passionflower Extract: Protects the skin from the adverse effects of atmospheric pollutants.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.

$34.00

This is such a wonderful alternative to all the heavy makeups that I would wear every time I left the house-- all that makeup is exhausting for a quick trip to the gas station but I still don't want to look like zombie-Michael Jackson from the Thriller video! ...Since I have a slight tan most sunscreens left me looking paler than normal, combining this with my other sunscreens i have found balance.

What it is: A bestselling green-to-beige SPF cream that rapidly neutralizes visible redness, evens the appearance of skin tone, and has a natural-looking finish.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

$73.00

My favorite item!! I can use it as sunscreen, moisturizer, makeup bas and color corrector with small amount of it....Great sunscreen that really color corrects redness. I only gave it four stars because it can be hard to wear under makeup sometimes.

What it is: A bestselling green-to-beige SPF cream that rapidly neutralizes visible redness, evens the appearance of skin tone, and has a natural-looking finish.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Redness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Mineral Sunscreen (Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide): Forms a protective barrier that reflects UV rays, shielding skin from sun damage.

What Else You Need to Know: For centuries, tigers in the Asian wetlands have rolled around in Centella asiatica (AKA tiger grass or cica) to help heal their wounds. Taking inspiration from the tigers, this K-Beauty fave utilizes visibly reparative tiger grass to soothe, calm, and moisturize skin.

$48.50

Best mineral sunscreen on the market...This is my holy grail sunscreen. It feels so light on my skin and it’s the only mineral sunscreen that doesn’t dry me out, leave white cast, or break me out. ...must have mineral sunscreen...This is by far one of the best sunscreens I've ever used. Light, does not clump and blends in beautifully, providing a bit of coverage as well. love it and highly recommend.

What it is: A luxuriously lightweight mineral sunscreen with an ultra-sheer tint that blends seamlessly into skin for a satin finish.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Lightweight Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Zinc Oxide: Is a non-nano sunscreen that filters harmful UV rays.
- Mineral Pigments: Create a sheer tint that blends seamlessly into all skin tones.
- Oil-Absorbing Microspheres: Absorb surface oils to help visibly reduce shine.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and reef safe.

What Else You Need to Know: This silky liquid fo

$54.00

Finally a sunscreen that doesn’t pill under my makeup! It’s pretty on it’s own too which is definitely a plus, gives a beautiful glow on those no makeup days!...I like the glowy formula of this sunscreen. Works so good under my makeup!

What it is: A clean, silicone-free, comfy mineral sunscreen packed with ceramides and peptides to moisturize, visibly smooth and brighten, and create the dreamiest makeup base.

$48.00

Must have sunscreen essential...Really love how light weight this powder is and how easy it is to add spf on top of makeup...Great option for reapplying sunscreen over makeup...A powder with sunscreen... perfect idea to keep oily skin under control and protected against sun damage.

What it is: A mineral setting powder that mattifies shine, sets makeup & applies sunscreen with an easy-to-use, soft-bristled brush.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores and Oiliness


Highlighted Ingredients:
- 100% Mineral Zinc Oxide: Delivers broad-spectrum UV protection.

- Ceramides and Olive Glycerides: Help seal in moisture.

- Coated Silica: Diffuses light and helps to diminish the visible appearance of pores.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free, cruelty-free.

$68.00

My Favorite sunscreen...Not oily at all , I find most sunscreens are. Gives u a sheer coverage, also....This one is just ok in comparison but supergoop burns my eyes and I don't want to mess around trying a bunch of other sunscreens so. Here we are. It does blend easily and makeup doesn't slide off it, I just think the old formula was better for texture and being able to determine coverage.

What it is: Keep your skin hydrated throughout the day while protecting against daily damage. Anti-pollution. Perfectly hydrated, makeup-ready skin.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Highlighted Ingredients:

1 - HYALURONIC ACID RED -Deeply hydrates the skin and delivers vital nutrients, moisture                             

2 - RENEURA TECHNOLOGY -Fast efficient results against dehydrations

$17.00

Recommend for under makeup...The BEST sunscreen for under makeup! Doesn’t pill or flake underneath. ...Lightweight, good under makeup...This is super lightweight and more watery than other sunscreens. It does work well under makeup. Barely has a scent which is good.

What it is: A mineral sunscreen that hydrates and preps skin for makeup while protecting it from harmful UVA/UVB rays and blue light, with no white cast.

Coverage: Full

Formulation:
Cream

SPF: SPF 30 and Under

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 18% Zinc Oxide: A non-nano zinc for a weightless formula that blends without a white cast.

Ingredient Callouts: It is gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This multitasking sunscreen does more than protect you from harmful UVA/UVB rays and blue light; it also hydrates and creates the perfect canvas for makeup by priming skin.

$47.50

Completely obsessed best sunscreen 10/10...This is the best sunscreen I've ever used! Not only does it blend in a few seconds leaving NO WHITE CAST like every other sunscreens but it actually does hydrate my skin and it's the perfect primer for my makeup I didn't have to re-apply powder multiple times like I usually do. ...Great sunscreen...I absolutely love this sunscreen. I have combination skin and it doesn't leave me skin feeling greasy like other sunscreens.

What it is: A three-in-one daily face sunscreen that provides clear SPF 50, no white cast, and also works as your hydrating serum and skin-perfecting makeup primer.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles and Dryness


Ingredient Callouts: Free of oxybenzone. It is also vegan.

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“I love this sunscreen! I got this one as a sample and I am really loving it, it doesn’t leave my skin greasy or heavy and is not hard to blend in”
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“it's lightweight and I like that it has SPF included (even though I also use another layer of sunscreen that's higher than 30 SPF). I've had bad luck with whitecast with zinc sunscreens but this one seemed to be better with the color blended in”
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“I usually hate the feeling of most body sunscreens on large areas of my body - especially the neck area because it can feel sticky”
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“I have already bought 6 of this mineral sunscreens so far, it is definitely one of my favorites, high percent of zinc offers great protection from UVA and UVB, no essential oils,no fragrance, and is not comedogenic, overall it is the best mineral sunscreen for sensitive skin”
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“I have been using this sunscreen daily for 2 weeks and I like it a lot. It's not too oily compared to other sunscreens and it does a great job keeping my skin matte”
Light Sunscreen
“Overall this is a good lightweight sunscreen that is still very moisturising”
Face Sunscreen For Dry Skin
“It is a good stand-alone sunscreen but only for dry skin. Having a combination skin, I find it not absorbing enough on skin which makes my face sweaty and hard to apply make up afterwards”
Transparent Sunscreen
“This is my favourite sunscreen ever! I have tried a lot of sunscreens but this is amazing and I just bought my second bottle”
Best Sunscreen Without White Cast
“A good everyday sunscreen is hard to find, I find a lot of them tend to leave a white cast but this one does not leave any white cast at ALL! ”
Compact Sunscreen
“Does still smell like sunscreen but whatever. Tried layering with other skincare and no issues with separation or pilling. 100% would recommend; only downside is bottle is small”