Dermatologist's Favorite Sunscreens for Oily Skin from Eucerin, Cotz, Bioré, & More! | Dr. Sam Ellis

Finding an awesome sunscreen when you have oily skin can be tricky! And as a dermatologist, it's my goal to help everyone find a sunscreen they enjoy wearing. That's why I’m sharing some of my favorite SPFs for oily skin in this video!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Sunscreen for Oily Skin
00:58 Eucerin
02:32 Cotz
03:35 Australian Gold
04:39 Kose
05:27 Bioré
06:00 Skin1004
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[@Claudia-ry3bt]

I have greasy skin (at age 65). It's been a lifelong issue. Thanks for posting. I use sunscreen religiously, but I hate the way my skin feels by the afternoon. Looking forward to trying the products you reviewed.

[@JanCT]

Supergoop Unseen was THE product that got me wearing sunscreen consistently!

[@DrSamEllis]

Another winner for sure!

[@truevas_]

It’s interesting that we are all so different… I tried this product but immediately hated it because it made look my skin super shiny not in a good way :(

[@JanCT]

@@truevas_ ISDIN eryfotona actinica is a great mattifying (but not overly so) mineral sunscreen that may be worth trying and it comes in a tinted version! Beauty by Josean Matte sunstick is a chemical sunscreen that has a soft-matte and pore-blurring effect! ☺️

[@Joannabanana1989]

It is 10/10 amazing. Wish the price wasn’t so high

[@JanCT]

@@Joannabanana1989 I always grab my sunscreens whenever they’re on sale 👀 #girlmath #iykyk Also, Isdin IS a big price to pay (upfront), but when you consider the cost per oz, it’s actually less than a lot of other popular sunscreens (elta md)! The ingredient, repairsomes, in the isdin formulation justifies the higher than average sunscreen cost and makes it worth it for me!

[@Melissa-cy9se]

I’m in my mid 30s with oily skin that can be acne prone. To put it in perspective I can go through 5 oil absorbing sheets in one day. Plus I live in Florida! 🥵 I’m VERY impressed with EltaMD UV Physical Tinted Face Sunscreen, SPF 41 Mineral Sunscreen. It dries down matte, and the pore blurring effect is real, I don’t even feel like I need powder makeup which is shocking to me. Highly recommend!

[@Brian_0523]

All the money I’ve flushed down the drain trying to find a sunscreen that doesn’t feel gross on my face. 😡

[@amygerrish938]

yes! I cannot find anything

[@tedoymisojos]

Zero sunscreen reccomendations for oily skin have worked great on me. They are all oily, wet and frankly disgusting. I have so many, been led astray so many times! The only 2 i found suitable, i had to find by trial and error: ELF INVISIBLE SPF 35 (truly matte and water resistant, works under makeup. Its a dupe for the SG Unseen, and unlike supergoop, it doesnt break me out. Primer like texture.) and Paulas Choice Youth Extending spf 50 fluid (not matte, but very lightweight, and it sets somewhat. Its not water resistant and it works GREAT under makeup. I apply it in sweeping motions. Otherwise you will have to wait for it to set a little to fully work it in). I like Elta Md UV Clear tinted if im not wearing makeup. Super lighweight. You can put a bit of concealer and powder on top, but no rubbing. If you buff with brushes it comes off. Thats it. And ive tried so many ❤

[@Buccaneer115]

Try korean. Not to go with trend, but they are better and cheaper. No oils, no fragrances, no pore cloggers, no trash alcohol denat, no eye stinging. Buy only in stylevana or yestyle.

[@elisarecto5328]

@@Buccaneer115recommendation for tinted sunscreen

[@katyagrep]

@@tedoymisojosJust checked ELF ingredients list and it contains almost all chemical filters you should avoid: octocrylene, homosalate, avobenzone, octisalate; apart from that, it contains PEG, dimethicones

[@Roll587]

I'm oily, but I care most about getting a sunscreen that doesn't burn my very sensitive eyes. I exclusively use Korean sunscreens on my face now and I'm very happy!

[@astrobae6]

which one are you using?

[@Roll587]

@@astrobae6 I use the BoJ Rice and Probiotics, and Bellflower Avocado Moisture

[@astrobae6]

@@Roll587 does boj leave whitecast on light brown skin

[@Roll587]

@@astrobae6 That's a great question. I'm very, very light skinned (Fitzpatrick 1) so I can't say for sure. I believe one of the sunscreen ingredients can leave a white cast, but that seems to be very minimal. I wish I had more information for you. :/

[@Jkricee]

Very oily skin and I’ve been looking for a non greasy sunscreen for yearrrrssss! I finally found the one that works the best for my skin. Cotz!!! It’s absolutely amazing and keeps my face oil free for literally the whole day! I’ve probably bought and tried over 100 different sunscreens but the cotz is definitely the best no question!

[@MrSuperFett]

Which one

[@tedoymisojos]

Have you tried Tizo facial primer? I think its the same thing but not sure. Have you tried it?

[@amayalily5615]

Where are you purchasing from? Ulta stopped carrying it now and I’m so sad 😭

[@spencerchidley1060]

I have oily skin and its SO hard to find a sunscreen thats comfortable and not greasy on my skin. I've tried soo many and my favorite at the moment is the skin aqua UV super moisture gel. Its so lightweight and actually dries down to a soft touch finish. Its not sticky at all! & its completely clear. So good!! & bonus - you can get a 140g bottle for about $15, so i'm not afraid to apply liberally!

[@franci.m]

Isdin “Fusion Water Magic” is unreal! The only one that got me to wear sunscreen, all year long every single day ☺️

[@KarinYoussef]

I have oily, acne-prone skin and the Isntree hyaluronic acid watery sun gel is my favorite one. It makes my skin look glowy rather than oily or greasy.

[@tedoymisojos]

I tried the Isnt Tree Newpair spf, wich is sopposed to be a bit less dewy than the one you mention, and its super dewy. Its not a natural finish AT ALL. Some people like looking wet and sweaty, but not me. It might work in cool, dry weather. It does not suit oily skin in warm weather unless you are looking for the wet, sweaty look.

[@tedoymisojos]

Zero sunscreen reccomendations for oily skin have worked great on me. They are all oily, wet and frankly disgusting. I have so many, been led astray so many times! The 2 i found suitable, i had to find by trial and error: ELF INVISIBLE SPF 35 (truly matte and water resistant, works under makeup. Its a dupe for the SG Unseen, and unlike supergoop, it doesnt break me out) and Paulas Choice Youth Extending spf 50 fluid (not matte, but very lightweight, and it sets somewhat. Its not water resistant and it works GREAT under makeup). I will try one of your recs. Hope theres no wet, dewy, oily, sticky options in the list. ( there are wet, shiny, borderline oily options. 😅 the Biore rich shouldn't be in this list. Aghh. But maybe it works in dry, cold weather.

[@clbogansky]

I have combo acne prone skin and my favorite sunscreen is the Hero Cosmetics Force Shield. It's is the most lightweight sunscreen I have ever used and it's not greasy at all. It also has a slight green tint that helps mask redness. Would highly recommend!

[@tedoymisojos]

Please consider releasing a soft matte sunscreen for your Prequel lineup. Especially a water resistant one that works under makeup. Its SO hard to find amything like that. Even if im dehydrated, I still want a matte or soft matte (natural) finish. Id just add a moisturizer underneath like the Pacifica Barrier lotion.

[@bluewishingfish]

Dr. Ellis! Please expand the range of your Prequel collection! I LOVE the gleanser. Amazing! The other products I haven’t tried yet because I have oily/combo skin, but will probably try the others when the weather gets cooler. So happy you came out with a skincare line! For sunscreens I’ve been using Le Prunier Plumscreen and Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum and Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics

[@Letty4]

I have oily skin and you named 2 of my favorites: the Australian Gold mineral and Biore Watery Essence! I also really like Isehan Perfect Water Essence Spf 50 and Missha All Around Safe Spf 45.

[@dianejones2775]

Tizo 3 is the only one I will ever use. It also acts as a primer which really I love too. I am 70 years old and still very oily.

[@robinc713]

I have oily, likely dehydrated, skin and love the Skin1004. I also wear a sunscreen by MyChelle. It dries down quickly to a matte finish and has a nice tint. I have cool toned skin and so many tinted sunscreens look orange on me. Not the Mychelle. However, while I love the Mychelle, it's dropper delivery system is just annoying. I end up decanting it to a squeeze bottle.

[@dora876]

My favorite sunscreens are also from Europe! Frezyderm and apivita are two awesome pharmacy brands

[@nunu9417_]

Hi, acne prone super oily skin girl here👋🏼 My favourite sunscreen: none😭😭 i hate everyone I usually use la roche posay or cantabria labs (not sure if it exists outside Spain) but everything peels or is super shinny

[@yara-kg6fq]

hahaha i totally understand you i hate all the sunscreens i've used so far too (currently using the eucerin oil control one) and i still end up like a greaseball so i've totally given up

[@jalapenocheese7531]

I use Skin Aqua Moisture Milk (blue bottle) and it dries matte. Controls oil very well.

[@user-cs9jq2zm9l]

I have used EltaMD SPF 46 Untinted for years. It's the only sunscreen I have used that doesn't cause breakouts. And can be used under makeup.

[@richinelsr]

Australian Gold is my all-time favorite!

[@annaholthaus5323]

ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica is a great physical sunscreen for oily skin

[@Ken-zp3cw]

Pretty good lists. I haven't seen most of these sunscreens mentioned before and they're priced well.

[@berlineczka]

I am very very oily but my skin has a tendency to get dehydrated. My favourite sunscreen is the Canmake Mermaid SPF50 (both clear and primer versions are great).

[@andonoemi3391]

I love the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics,sooo lightweight and no whitecast at all. And i just ordered the Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Tone-up sunscreen,i hope i'll like it. In the winter when i don't really go out much i use the Supergoop Unseen.

[@tarastrickland7237]

My favorite sunscreen when I had oily skin and lived in Florida was the Missha sun milk with the pink cap!

[@lisalovesphotography]

I have mature, combo/oily skin and I love the Biore UV sunscreen for out-in-the-sun times and the Summer Fridays SPF for everyday/workdays. Neither burn my eyes and both work well under makeup.

[@user-oz8gj2dt4v]

Great sunscreen for oily and acne prone skin is Isdin. Love it!

[@kzvegansuperstar]

Dr. Ellis, would you do a body sunscreen video? I have such a hard time finding a body sunscreen that dries down and doesn’t leave residue on my clothes and anywhere I sit or rest my arm. It’s like I leave a trail of sunscreen behind me any time I wear shorts or short sleeves here in SoCal 🥲

[@eobrien1]

Skin Aqua UV moisture gel or (if you can do fragrance) Banana Boat light as air. Both are traceless and dry down quickly. Cheap too!

[@aurorapicos5515]

I agree, i have acne-prone skin and i love that skin1004 madagascar centella hyalu-cica sunscreen!!! I also love the isntree hyaluronic acid watery sun gel spf 50 ❤

[@tuva9743]

Eucerin has alcohol denat not good for redness, sensitive skin, rozacea prone skin best for me paula s choice for oily to normal sjkin calm line

[@Vaness_25_13_4]

I have oily skin and I love supergoop play. My little ones also use it daily

[@shaun2725]

The CoTZ Face Moisture SPF 35 is very similar to the Prime and Protect, but the tint is a bit lighter and cooler. Nice alternative for paler folks.

[@DrSamEllis]

Agree that it’s nice to have a variety of tint options!

[@deborah972]

Hi dr sam ellis your videos always make me feel happy xx

[@MyLoVeLyMaN]

My skin is combination with some patches of dryness/dehydration. As much as I love a calming moisturising spf, I find most look really nice when applied but become too shiny looking and greasy throughout the day. I'm in the UK and have previously tried the Eucerin oil gel control - I thought it was okay but burnt my eyes a bit. Had the same issue with La Roche posey Shaka fluid - I think the alcohol bothers my eyes and the fact they're fluid makes them move around too much. I'll be travelling to Greece soon and have read my recommendation about "Frezyderm" : there is a tinted and non tinted version, very siliconey in texture - seem like a dupe for Cotz/ Supergoop from your description :) So far my fave spa has been Beauty of Joseon and I think it suits many skin types.

[@despinakouremenos9600]

Frezyderm is amazing!

[@MyLoVeLyMaN]

@@despinakouremenos9600 would you recommend the tinted or non tinted?

[@Kahani]

Are any of these silicone free? My skin breaks out in cystic acne if I use anything with silicone on it :(

[@-AG18]

Dr. Sam Ellis, thank you so so much for all your tips. I love love your videos! I would like to improve the texture of my skin and erase a few acne scars. What in-office treatment do you recommend? Is clear and brilliant for me? I would love a video about clear and brilliant explaining exactly what it does. Thanks so much!

[@callalys]

Could you give an advice on how to prep your face in the morning before a workout (bike ride, going to the gym for a sweat) and the skincare then after the workout to smooth and prep for the day? Thank you!

[@sharotej]

How about a video on the most elegant tinted sunscreens to use in place of foundation?

[@anhphi100]

She did make one on tinted sunscreens. Open the description box, it’s in the recommended videos

[@ssharmila6843]

Doc today I am sharing one of my favorite sunscreen uvdoux sunscreen which is most popular in India worth a try one of most beautiful sunscreen which gives suitable for oily skin

[@jennifermoss8684]

Isintree watery sungel SPF 50 is awesome for oily skin in humid climates

[@Tknits14]

ISDIN sunscreens, both tinted and non-tinted, are great for oily skin!

[@MatMat-qi2rd]

Unfortunately they are too strongly fragranced for me 😢

[@cdanieldance]

Try oily, dehydrated but menopausal hot flashes. I cant do sun screen, moisturizer, nothing. Bare face .Everything i put on my skin is sweated off throughout the day. Applying then sweat off, apply sweat off. I just cant. Any suggestions?? Currently i use a uv hat, shade spots much as possible. Or non peak times to venture out, even at work.

[@grespinosa]

need to get the hot flashes under control - see a specialist about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

[@BlueChan-ox3lc]

For moisturizer u can try out ponds superlight gel .

[@mrs.k7381]

I use the babo botanicals sheer mineral sunscreen on my face and I love it.

[@marnidillon8659]

Australian Gold was perfect when I was oilier. Menopause has made me not quite so oily so I use something els3 now.

[@rosej9686]

I had the same experience! Was loving it until my skin became dry, and then it felt like shrink wrap on my face! Too bad because the tint was perfect on me. 😢

[@ambergerhelper7852]

Hada Labo UV White gel!! I don’t understand why it’s not more popular.

[@coloredred1]

Hi 👋, Dr. Ellis can you review hero force shield spf 30? I'm putting on the erborian redness relief and before that I put the hero. I do have sensitive skin and am on medication from a dermatologist I just want to be covered because my skin burns fast if too much sun exposure

[@Kaitlin.Fonseca]

What if you're trying to tan through the sun but obviously don't want to burn???

[@veronicaivanova]

I don't have oily skin and don't know for what skin type the new Estee Lauder sunscreen is, but I was wondering if you can review it 😊

[@tedoymisojos]

The Biore looks very shiny on me. I can make it work by powdering it down, so it's not the worst, but I wouldnt reccomend it for oily skin. I wont repurchase it.

[@Lola_nella_Roma]

What nail polish do you have on at 6:28? It’s gorgeous 😍

[@MR-uf1ju]

1:59 is definitely better than the us one.

[@zerozero9085]

I don't have oily skin, but can't find a good sunscreen that isn't greasy looking.

[@MatMat-qi2rd]

Some of Garnier sunscreens (super uv) are very light. They are available in EU though

[@kimberlylong4243]

Numbuzin is the only thing that works to control oil and doesn't burn my eyes.

[@user-jq2ww7wh9h]

which one would you mostly suggest to a 17 year old teenage like me with oily skin ? ( I wouldn't really like the sunscreen to be super shinny but on the contrary I would like it to be a lit bit matte )

[@rhondamills2621]

I would like to see a video highlighting reef safe sunscreen...and should I use one reefsafe product for my face ,(no sting) and another for my body? Going on a cruise and the container must state reef safe. Thank you ❤

[@DrSamEllis]

Hi! Unfortunately “reef safe” is not a well-regulated term and many studies have concluded that that the true threat to coral reefs is due to overall climate changes. To be compliant with your cruise the best thing is to ask the company what brands they prefer.

[@lindaodd5667]

I hope I find a mineral sunscreen for my oily skin. I break out easily...

[@matt8953]

Curious, are Prequel products made in the US or somewhere else?

[@darbibrumbaugh9956]

Could you film sunscreen for dry skin?

[@xiuxiu7484]

Is the biore one ok for rosacea skin? Thanks

[@lindseycassini1560]

I would love to see next a review on best sunscreens with high UVA protection. It would be nice as well to understand what is the recommended minimum PPD to use. I know for UVB the ideal is SPF 50, but for PPD I am not sure. On the PA system, a ++++ label just means PPD higher than 16 I believe, but that doesn't sound much actually... Shouldn't it be 50 ideally as well? Or the criteria is different for UVA and UVB? Thanks!

[@eobrien1]

From what I gather, it’s incredibly hard to formulate a stable sunscreen w UVA protection that high, and you basically can’t do it with a (wearable) zinc sunscreen. It’s only done w the new generation chemical filters. The only sunscreen I know with a UVA protection that high is the La Roche Posay UVmune & it’s not available to those of us in the US.

[@ambarcarolinadelacruzbaez8293]

Sesderma Dry touch ! 😊

[@anaguerrero3466]

Elta turned my face into a shiny goopy mess. I keep going back to Proactive sunscreen.

[@popstar1964]

Do you feel oily skin should avoid Beauty of Joshon sunscreen?

[@lindseycassini1560]

I have oily skin and I still love the BoJ ❤ It does get a bit too much when I am sweaty AND oily, but for daily use it is perfect.

[@DrSamEllis]

Not necessarily! I actually have many oily patients who really like it!

[@popstar1964]

@@lindseycassini1560thx! Thats my experience too

[@saschaesken5524]

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