matte sunscreen

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for matte sunscreen.

If you want to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays, a matte sunscreen is a great choice. Matte sunscreens are designed to be more sheer and, therefore, better for those who want a more natural look. They're also great for those who prefer to wear less makeup in general. Here are some great matte sunscreens.

$42.00

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. ...This sunscreen really does give a matte finish, and I love that it's mineral since sometimes I can have sensitivities to chemical filters. ...Great sunscreen!

What it is: An oil-absorbing moisturizer with a matte finish that protects acne-prone skin from UV rays and environmental pollutants—without clogging pores.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Oiliness, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Lightweight Lotion

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Willow Bark and Green Tea Extract: Calm the irritating effects of pollution on breakout-prone skin.
- Tapioca: Absorbs shine.

$38.00

New Favourite Sunscreen!...This sunscreen is my new favourite sunscreen. It feels very light on the skin, and is quite hydrating! ...One of my favourite facial sunscreens. It’s perfect in my opinion. I have no complaints other than a smallish bottle for the price.

What it is: A high-protection, antioxidant-rich sunscreen suitable for all types of skin—even the most sensitive.

Skin Type: Normal

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Olive: Protects from free radicals and revitalizes skin‘s appearance.
- Senna: Protects skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
- Baobab: Enhances protection against UV rays.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, phthalates, oxybenzone, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban. This product also comes in recyclable packaging and is reef safe.

$54.00

I've been purchasing this sunscreen for 2 years before Sephora brought it in. ...Great non-cast sunscreen...I’ve been using Paula’s Choice sunscreens for years and have tried pretty much all of them.

What it is: An oil-free, weightless broad-spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen with key antioxidants protects and smooths skin for a satin-matte finish with no white cast. 


Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Loss of Firmness and Elasticity, and Oiliness


Formulation: Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Broad-Spectrum SPF 50: Defends against UV rays that damage and age the skin.

- Oat and Green Tea Extracts: Relieve visible redness and signs of sensitivity.

- Black Elderberry, Goji, and Pomegranate Extracts: Protect skin’s moisture barrier against environmental damage.

$51.50

My everyday sunscreen...I love this sunscreen! I’ve been looking for one that doesn’t pill under my makeup and this is perfect. ...At the end of the day my skin is not itchy and dry like MOST other sunscreen.

What it is: A lightweight, invisible, daily sunscreen for effective dual care: It protects against UV rays and brings out a moisturized, bright look.

Skin Type: Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Oiliness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hypotaurine: Inhibits oxidation of skin caused by blue light​.
- Vitamin C Derivative: Supports skin against pre-melanin​.
- Rosemary Extract: Promotes NMF production.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and oxybenzone.

What Else You Need to Know: This sunscreen leaves pores visibly softened and leaves skin smoother​. It also leaves skin looking brighter​ and more toned​. The sunscreen lasts for up to eight hours with no shine caused by sebum.

$49.00

Love this sunscreen. I rarely use sunscreen but when I have too it is this one....I asked a Sephora employee for a scent free facial moisturizer with sunscreen suitable for sensitive skin & she recommended this.

What it is: A smooth, lightweight, 100 percent mineral sunscreen that delivers powerful SPF 30/PA+++ compatible colors.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Redness


Highlighted Ingredients:
- 20% Zinc Oxide: Mineral sunscreen active that provides broad spectrum (UVA and UVB) protection.

- Astaxanthin: Derived from seaweed, known to provide powerful antioxidant benefits.

- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate: A form of vitamin C; has the potential to improve signs of aging and uneven skin tone.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.

$33.00

Best sunscreen for oily skin type. Leaves a matte finish, covering pores...Non-mineral sunscreens are too harsh for my skin. It really is matte (I have oily sensitive skin) and I could wear on the hottest humid days and still look good at the end of the day

What it is: A 100 percent mineral, oil-free sunscreen that helps leave skin looking mattified and pore-less.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Redness

Formulation: Lightweight Cream

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

What Else You Need to Know: This 100 percent mineral sunscreen helps leave skin looking mattified and pore-less. This formula smooths your skin's appearance and minimizes the look of pores, all with broad spectrum SPF 40, leaving a natural look with shine control.

$68.00

My Favorite sunscreen...Not oily at all , I find most sunscreens are. Gives u a sheer coverage, also....Great texture, very light weight and doesn’t irritate my skin or make it overly dry like other sunscreens. I find the sun protection very superior, and this looks great under make up.

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

$62.00

it is not greasy. but it is not matte, it gives a natural feeling. It also does not leave a white cast, which is an issue with most sunscreens I've tried!...I love this so much, amazing healthy-matte-ish finish. I only tried like 6 sunscreens in my life, this makes my skin look the best, and at the end of the day that's the most important criteria for a sunscreen, so I can for sure keep on using it everyday.

What it is: A lightweight, fast-absorbing facial sunscreen with SPF 50+ that delivers a matte finish and helps protect skin from UVA/UVB rays and pollution.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots and Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin E: Minimizes the look of pores.
- Sunscreen Actives (Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10.7%, Octisalate 6%, and Oxybenzone 3.9%): Help protect skin from UV rays.

What Else You Need to Know: This noncomedogenic sunscreen is formulated with effective UVA/UVB technology to target signs of aging and deliver the benefits that come with sun safety, while pollution protection helps defend against fr

$61.00

My face isn't greasy part way through the day like with some other sunscreens. The only issue I noticed was that I had a couple dry spots on my face and the sunscreen clung to it/didn't adhere making the spots stand out and look as if they are peeling. ...A basic sunscreen that does its job...I think it's a good sunscreen but it just isn't as good as the "invisible" sunscreens available in the market.

What it is:
A lightweight, oil-free SPF 50 daytime sunscreen that shields skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays, pollution, and free radicals.

What it is formulated to do:
This powerful sunscreen formula acts as an invisible shield to help protect skin from the appearance of dark spots and future aging. It delivers broad-spectrum protection and antioxidant defense.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens

What else you need to know:
This product is dermatologist tested.

$77.00

Love this sunscreen! As someone who is quite picky about creams/sunscreens - I love how light this is!...Good quality mineral sunscreen...I've been using this sunscreen for two weeks and have been loving it. For a mineral sunscreen, it's really easy to apply after rubbing between my hands, and doesn't leave a white cast on my skin.

What it is: A mineral sunscreen that has a blurring effect and a hint of tint.

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“It blends out easily, works well under makeup and has a slight tint. On hot summer days or when I go to the gym I hate wearing makeup but want a slight tint so this is perfect”
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“Overall this is a good lightweight sunscreen that is still very moisturising”
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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”
Healthy Sunscreen
“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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“Another one is shimmering in the sunscreen. I guess coming from diamond powder , shimmering over the whole face will make the face look much bigger and greasier, especially, shimmering makes acne and wrinkles more obvious. please kindly remove diamond powder in the product”
Sport Sunscreen
“I've been looking for a gentle sunscreen that doesn't break me out. I've been using this Juice Beauty SPORT one for a few days and so far, so good”
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“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”