One of my favorite sunscreens for my acne-prone skin is littlllextra rice berry SPF 50+ sunscreen. The major issues I face with a lot of sunscreens are that either they cause breakouts or they leave my skin dry and irritated. But this sunscreen doesn’t do this and it wears great under makeup which is essential for me since I wear makeup daily as someone with acne-prone skin.
Two best sunscreens I’ve found for acne-prone skin are Korean brands: Round Lab birch juice spf 50 and Missha all around safe block essence milk spf 50. Round Lab is slightly more moisturizing, but both amazing for combination skin and especially acne prone.
I have drier and acne prone skin and the ELF whoa glow tinted sunscreen is amazing! It doesn’t make me break out or oily. It evens out the skintone a bit with the tiny and give a healthy glow but does NOT make me look oily or enhance texture.
A recommendation for acne-prone and oily skin (in the EU): Eucerin Oil Control gel-creme (available as SPF30 or SPF50). It uses organic filters and is completely matte (if one has combo skin, one might need a light moisturizer underneath).
I recently came across the Korean Skincare brand SKIN1004 and their Hyalu-Cica Sunscreen has been INCREDIBLE for my oily acne-prone skin. It’s hydrating and sits amazingly under makeup. I haven’t had skin issues while using it over the last month. Highly recommend!
Yes I got some favorite sunscreens for more sensitive skin and I have oily skin combo with dry areas from acne products. I use the Skin 1004 Centella Hyalu-cica water-fit sun serum. Great under makeup too
I'm more normal/dry since Ive gotten older - no more oily t-zone. I have really fallen in love with SuperGoop products. No breakouts, goes well under makeup or alone. They have several finishes - matte, glowy or unseen.
I've struggled with acne since my early tween years, and since I've started using a tretinoin perscription my skin is very sensitive, EXTREMELY dry, and still very prone to breakouts and flare ups. I HIGHLY recommend the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen if you have dry/sensitive skin and struggle with acne. I usually layer it over a moisterizer just because tretinoin has made my skin SO dry, but it feels AMAZING!! It's so moisterizing and makes my skin feel so plump, does not sting my eyes or the rest of my face whatsoever, and from what I can tell the sunscreen itself has not contributed to my breakouts. It also gives such a beautiful glow from within, which makes me feel a little bit better about my skin despite my pretty severe acne :). Highly recommend this sunscreen! There is light at the end of the tunnel my fellow acne-struggling friends!
I've struggled with cystic acne for years and super oily t-zone. I've been using an Asian sunscreen called Skin Aqua and absolutely love it! Blends in well. No white cast. It's a milky gel. Doesn't make my eyes burn like some sunscreens do. Usually around 12$ for 4+ ounces.
Can you tell in details, because there are many aqua sunscreens out there Skin Aqua 110g spf 50+ PA++++, and also biore uv(aqua rich) watery essence spf 50+ PA+++
I have acne prone skin, and the key for me was getting my acne under control with adapalene and benzyl peroxide wash. The sunscreen that I’m using now that works well for me is the super group unseen sunscreen
I used to struggle with acne and still struggle with clogged pores. The only sunscreen that didn’t break me out (I tried soooo many of them) was the last one you recommended… the eltaMD clear (no tint) . The tinted version didn’t work as well for me.
I have oily, sensitive, acne prone skin. My favorite sunscreen under makeup is the Paulas Choice Youth Extending fluid spf 50. I usually do a second layer of sunscreen on the tzone [right on top], with a matte mineral sunscreen for oil control (I use the Elta MD UV Elements tinted). Makeup wears great with this combination. For no makeup days the Elta Md UV clear tinted is great. Its actually quite brightening over time, idk whats in there but I certainly like that. For matte spf, I like Elf Invisible spf 35. Works with makeup if you use a sponge to apply, and looks great bare faced on my light-medium tan skintone. If i could only buy one id buy the Paulas Choice one. If I didnt wear makeup id just buy Elta Md UV clear.
@@mahjabinoishi6745 Not under the Paula's choice. Its a light moisturizer with Spf. I have oily skin so I don't need to use anything under UV Clear, but I wouldn't call it moisturizing. Under the elf a moisturizer is def needed imho. UV elements was reformulated, I dont like it anymore except as a topper for the tzone.
Hi Sam 💖 new subbie here 🥰. I have oily acne prone skin and I’ve been using a range of neutrogena “non comedogenic” sunscreens (they’re absolutely accessible to purchase as an inexpensive drugstore brand) and I haven’t noticed any worsening of my acne. My favourite I would say is the Ultra Sheer Face with spf 50 uva and uvb lightweight lotion. It does not have any strong fragrances, feels lightweight upon application and does not make my skin produce excess sebum throughout the day. Hope this contributes well! I love your content 😍
I have sensitive, combination skin, and have acne. What i use sunscreen and work for my face is Round Lab 365 derma relief sunscreen. Its slightly leaving white cast on my face because i have warm medium skin tone, but i have no problem with it. ❤
I have had terribly acne prone skin my entire post puberty life haha. Australian Gold tinted mineral is my holy grail and now I actually like using sunscreen. I can't use any chemical sunscreens without breaking out.
I'm currently using this Australian Gold aswell, but still trying to find another sunscreen bcs my skin tone is in between the Medium to Tan and Fair to Light. So, i mix 2 different products to get the best tint. And I dont know whether this is caused by the sunscreen or not, but my face keeps getting 1 (nodule) pimple at a time. If this one clear then another will pop up
I am combo-oily (my t-zone QUITE oily, my cheeks less so) and acne prone. I can easily get away with just wearing sunscreen as my moisturizer and still end up oily half way through the day. I have a good selection of sunscreens that work for me and don't break me out. ETUDE HOUSE Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk (mattifying) Hero ForceShield (mattifying) Paula's Choice (whatever the tinted one is) (mattifying... at first) Paula's Choice Hydralight (somewhat mattifying) Elta MD UV Clear (not exactly mattifying but does seem to control oil a bit) Elta MD UV Elements tinted (Similar to the UV Clear for me, but the tint is a bit too orangey for a pretty pale person like me) Beauty of Joseon (not mattifying but doesn't make me more oily) Tula Mineral Magic (mattifying, at least for the first couple of hours) Colorescience Sunforgettable Flex (I use the lightest but it's just a touch too light/ashy for me so I do warm it up a little. Not mattifying at all) Thrive Causemetics Sunproof (very dimethicone-y if that's your jam and touts itself as a primer as well) I feel like I'm missing some, but I have had great luck with all of the above.
I have acne prone skin. I use erno laszlo sunscreen with moisturizer for past several years and it works for me. The only sunscreen I trust for my acne prone skin.
Another great video, Dr. Sam! At 69 with VERY sensitive and dry skin I use two mineral sunscreens that make moisturizer and foundation totally unnecessary. I first apply ColorScience Face Shield classic SPF 50 (very moisturizing) then apply MyChelle Dermaceuticals Sun Shield Liquid SPF 30 (which can be a bit drying). Between the two of them they leave my skin looking great with no negative reaction. Hope this is helpful
Pre accutane, I had SUCH oily skin with tooons of acne and scarring. I WISH i had worn daily spf before age 17, but when I was on accutane and having breakouts, lightweight korean suncreens were THE BEST. I hated (and used to be scared of) sunscreen on my acne prone skin, but k-beauty spfs almost soothe, treat, AND protect. The missha sun essence, biore aqua rich, round labs birch juice spf, and beauty of joseon were all great for me. The ISA KNOX uv sun pro is SO SO good. I have dozens of korean spfs id grab over any other spf any day.
I find that chemical sunscreens (at least the ones with FDA approved filters) make me break out. I love the Paula’s Choice Resist Super Light Wrinkle Defense sunscreen.
Thanks. I’d love a roundup of slightly tinted sunscreens. Not so tinted that they’re like foundation, but just enough for a no makeup look. I like the universal drmtlgy one for combo skin, but it’s not tinted enough for me to go without makeup
This video is amazing and so helpful. I like how you showed the product and you putting it on and describing how it feels and giving an adequate amount of detailS. Please do this with every skincare product genre!!
Love your channel. One thing that is super frustrating is that I can’t get any of these in Canada! Any suggestions for us would be greatly appreciated. Especially drugstore brands.
I love the Elta MD UV Clear spf 45 and I had extremely oily skin when I started using this and stayed with it because I like the lightness and feel. Differin also makes a nice sunscreen for oily skin, I forgot the spf, but I wore it a lot under makeup with no problems. I’m on Spironolactone now so I’m battling super dry and sensitive skin which can be very difficult because it will still breakout when using the wrong products. Ugh. 😵💫
I love that Elta MD physical sunscreen and I don’t think it gets enough love. I have combination leaning dry and it worked fine for me over a moisturizer.
I am acne prone and dry/sensitive. I recommend la roche posay anthelios melt-in milk spf 60. It is not too expensive and comes in a big bottle which is good bc psychologically you will use less sunscreen when it comes in a small, expensive tube. Which is not good, you want to put on a lot of sunscreen. This one never clogged my pores, was decently hydrating, and didnt sting around eye area.
I like Elta MD and the Korean ones dont get me wrong but they come in a small tube and i found myself not using enough/consistently. With the big Anthelios bottle i feel comfortable slathering my face AND neck up daily.
I have oily (but dehydrated), acne prone, mature (getting there, mid 30s), sensitive, allergic to fragrance (horrible contact dermatitis) skin. So I feel like I'm screwed because my skin checks all of the boxes 🙄 🙈 most chemical suncreens make my eyes burn a little. But mineral ones can be very drying and feel kind of heavy. I do like the isntree one a lot, but it does make my eyes burn a little. My sister recently got me into the canmake mermaid one
I have combination skin and at the moment, I have really be enjoying the Eucerin Oil Control Sun Gel Crème. The European/International version that I use has a really nice consistency. It's very light weight and is 40 minutes water resistant.
I love the supergoop mineral mattescreen. I have normal acne prone skin and use tretinoin and take Spironolactone daily. I also have horrible eczema around my eyes and in my hairline, so a lot of sunscreens do not get along with my skin. I hate that I can only use mineral sunscreens because I’m extremely pale and find a lot of them make me look grey and sick. I wish trying new sunscreens also wasn’t a roll of the dice whether my eye lids will swell up. My derm says to stick to what I know but supergoop is super expensive for everyday use.
I have perioral dermatitis, rosacea and seb derm and right now I'm using and loving the Cetaphil liposomal lotion spf 50+, I was using Eltamd uv clear but two months ago I introduced as per recommended by my derm Aklief, and I found it was then stinging my sensitized skin, I thought of giving this Cetaphil a shot and it has been amazing. My skin is on the "oiler side" and I live in a hot humid place, while I'm on retinoids (I'm also on low dose accutane and spironolactone) my skin is less oily than in its natural state but still it reacts badly to heavier products and this hasn't been the case for this. And it comes in a 100ml bottle. You might be able to get it in the US if you get import it from Mexico, or if you get it as Daylong protect and care lotion spf 50+, which is the same exact formulation as they are both owned by Galderma. The cetaphil vs Elta md seems to give me more protection IMO because even tho I used to wear each daily, I was getting a tan with the elta just through my daily commute to work.
For US I prefer Mineral sunscreens from Neutrogena- Eucerin - Isdin - Murad and for Chemicals I love European La Roche posey and Avène have the newer generation filters and high UVA protection 😎 watch out with Asian sunscreen cuz a lot of them are not water 💦 resistant 😢
I really wanted to love the Elta sunscreen. The texture is great and I loved the way it smelled. However, like every other sunscreen I've ever tried, it caused me to breakout. I'm gonna be trying the Skin 1004 sun serum next...fingers crossed!! 🤞🤞
I have oily, sensitive, acne-prone skin with beard (so mineral sunscreens do NOT work for me) and Trader Joe's sunscreen (Supergoop dupe) is the best I've used.
I have acne prone skin and my go to sunscreen is the Beauty or Joseon 😌 My skin type right now is normal to dry I would say, as I am on Accutane. Another Korean sunscreen that I have repurchased is the the Scinic Super Mild Sun Essence, very good too.
I was just recommended both of these from someone on reddit when i inquired about a suncreen for oily acne prone skin that doesnt give that greasy gross feel! Do you have a website you trusr to order korean products from?
@@nikki1400 stylevana, yesstyle, or amazon, I never have problems, but the ones I use the most are stylevana or amazon depending on how fast I need them, can’t go without lol
@@mandyfernandez thanks so much! I saw stylevana has really good prices, which gave me pause lol, just wanted to check it was legit. Amazon i feel is hit or miss, there's always so many people complaining they recieved a fake product.
I have acne and a favorite sunscreen of mine is the Paula's choice daily wrinkle defense spf 30. It's tinted and only comes in one color which is unfortunate. I also wish it was a higher spf. But it works so well on my skin, dries down matte, and works well under makeup.
i have acne prone oily skin! The few sunscreens that didn’t break me out are Paula’s Choice Youth RESIST fluid spf 50, Differin moisturizer spf 30, supergoop unseen sunscreen spf 40, La Roche Posay anthelios fluid. The best ones are the first two!
Hero Cosmetics Superlight Sunscreen has been amazing for my combination & acne-prone & sensitive skin! It has a slight green tint that takes down almost all of my redness which is amazing, and it's great at keeping oil at bay throughout the day. It does go on VERY dewy at first, but it dries down pretty quickly. I'll wear this one on days I'm not wearing makeup/don't want any sort of tint or coverage, so I can't attest to what it's like under makeup. But, I love the Saint Jane Sun Luxury sunscreen as a makeup primer, and I'll wear that one when I'm doing full makeup. Still on the hunt for a good tinted mineral sunscreen that I can wear when I want just some coverage but not full makeup :)
The kose suncut one is amazing for athletes as it is waterproof, breathable and no cast. Most teens hates wearing sunscreen but if they do ooutdoor sports, it's a must. Once they try this one, it will change their minds. I personally wear the colorscience flex. It's the only sunscreen that has enough coverage that I feel I can skip foundation, but it doesn't do well around hairline or dry spots so I am still on the lookout for something that is better. Most tinted sunscreen just doesn't have enough coverage that can replace foundation.
I've been dealing with acne since I was teenager, now, some months ago I found just an amazing sunscreen: La Roche Posay Age correct, is just like a dream, I have to bought on Amazon Spain bc isn’t available in US.
Sensitive, Combination, rosecea prone skin and I'm loving the Colorscience Sunforgettable. Pricy but working great so far ( been using it over a month now)
I have acne prone skin. My skin type changes with the seasons, oily to combination in the spring , summer and fall and normal in the winter. Elta MD Clear was my go until I started using Beauty of Joseon. Maybe it’s the probiotic (or is it prebiotic?) in this formula but it has never caused acne and it’s so affordable. In all seasons, it suffices as a daily moisturizer. In warmer months it is a bit glowy on me but a little powder works to minimize the shine.
Really just depends how dry your skin is! For people with eczema I would recommend applying moisturizer every day but not everyone needs that frequency.
@@DrSamEllis Thanks. I don't have any skin ailments but I am very dry - naturally, but also, Canadian winters and indoor heat don't help. I think I'll increase frequency of application and see how it works out.
I have adult acne-prone skin. After trying what felt like most of the US market and consistently getting cysts every time I applied spf to my face (and also trying tons of mineral options that just dried me out to the point of severe discomfort), I finally thought to look outside the US. Turns out that one or more of the US filters triggers cystic acne on my skin. As long as I avoid the US filters, my skin does fine with SPF. My current favorite is UltraSun Family SPF30.
DRMTLGY universal tinted is great for my older oily skin. It’s the first one I ever tried and immediately fell in love. Once it dries down and I powder it (I don’t use foundation) it’s lovely. It actually holds back the oil. My lunchtime powdering because of shiny oily skin is no longer needed as it keeps the oil in check. It does burn when it gets in my eyes like when I’m sweating cutting grass. But other than that I love it. I still have one and a half bottles of it so after that I might try something new but I love it so much I’m not sure I need to waste money.
I’m super confused about the Elta MD physical. Dr. Ellis, you mentioned that the physical is better for oily skin, but the description states that the clear is for oily skin and the physical is for dry skin (??)
i have oily, acne/pimple/clogged pore-prone and somewhat sensitive skin and i LOVE the innisfree daily uv defense spf 36. $16 for 1.7 oz, available at sephora, i just wish that it was a higher spf!!! super thin, rubs in beautifully, i myself have super fair skin but i've even people with deep/dark skin tones who also love this sunscreen :)
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ is also good for combination/oily skin. it is slightly moisturising, not heavy, leaves satin, very natural finish, does not sting the eyes. it is much lighter compared to Beauty of Joseon one (that leaves my skin quite greasy)
Hi Sam, thank you for the recommendations! I'd love to know your thoughts on the new All Physical Ultimate Denfense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 from Dr. Dennis Gross too.😁 I'm someone with very dry skin and just recently tried out the Naked Sundays 100% Mineral Collagen Glow Perfecting Priming Lotion SPF 50+. It's absolutely amazing, new holy grail mineral sunscreen! The product was thick coming out, but then great once blended into the skin. Fragrance free, water resistant, and no white cast on me with the tint. Thankfully no pilling either. I only wish it came in a bigger bottle because $34 is expensive for only 1.7 ounces!
If you're really oily but don't wear makeup then it's easier to find a sunscreen. But if you're oily AND wear makeup, let me tell you that most sunscreens won't work well with your foundation. I wear full cover long lasting matte foundations and have tried all the Japanese and Korean sunscreens that most people love for oily skin, but they just make my usual long lasting transfer proof foundations rub off easily and look strange. The ONLY sunscreen that has worked well with MY makeup is Supergoop Matte screen. Unfortunately because of the texture you can't wear the recommended amount of sunscreen. But I guess it's better than nothing.
I have dry skin thats also acne prone which is the worst to treat. I like cream types and also those light korean and Japanese ones, especially Purito and BoJ
I love Darphin Intral (SPF 50) sunscreen and beauty of Joseon (SPF 50).. one is a high end and the other is budget friendly.. neither will cause irritation /breakouts.
Hi Dr. Sam! I have combination, and acne prone skin. My favorite sunscreens for me are the Elta Md UV Clear that you recommended, the ‘Screen by Apostrophe and the Megashade by ZitSticka sunscreen serum (not sure I would recommend for those who are sensitive though).
Hi I have combination skin which is quite oily but not acne prone and I recommend Kiehl’s Ultralight Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF 50 PA ++++. It is lightweight and perfect for my skin ☺️❤️ Unfortunately they do not ship to Russia anymore, so I have started looking into more of Asian brands. Thank you so much for the video!
My aesthetician recommended Face Reality Ultimate Protection SPF 28 for acne prone skin. I’ve been using this for 3 months now. It doesn’t break me out. It feels moisturizing and doesn’t feel heavy.
I have acne prone skin and love the tatcha sunscreen. I have been using it for three years now every single day with reapplying every few hours. I hate the price but nothing else quite like it!
Does anyone know of any non-mattifying sunscreens for oily skin? My issue is I lean slightly towards oily skin and I break out super easily. So whenever I look up recommendations, I’m always hearing about mattifying sunscreens. But I really love the dewy/glass skin look so I can’t stand the way the sunscreens look on me!
I love carbon theory day lite SPF 50 it's very lightweight and doesn't aggravate my sensitive acne prone skin also like Dr Sam's gossamer untinted broad spectrum SPF 50 ❤
I recently purchased both the Elta MD physical and clear tinted versions. Both of them cause horrible pilling immediately upon rubbing them in. They just ball up and don’t soak into my skin at all. My skin is oily and I hear so many good things about them that thinking maybe I just got a bad batch or something. Anyone else have trouble with that.
I love the EltaMD UV Clear (No Tint) and Tinted Version SPF 46, Purito Sunscreens, Vivier Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 and La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Fluid SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen for my acne-prone skin :)
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One of my favorite sunscreens for my acne-prone skin is littlllextra rice berry SPF 50+ sunscreen. The major issues I face with a lot of sunscreens are that either they cause breakouts or they leave my skin dry and irritated. But this sunscreen doesn’t do this and it wears great under makeup which is essential for me since I wear makeup daily as someone with acne-prone skin.
I tried the lotus initially, and it was just okay, but then, I used riceberry, and I can tell it performs much better.
is it suitble for oily skinned teens?
Two best sunscreens I’ve found for acne-prone skin are Korean brands: Round Lab birch juice spf 50 and Missha all around safe block essence milk spf 50. Round Lab is slightly more moisturizing, but both amazing for combination skin and especially acne prone.
As an individual with an oily skin I highly recommend TiZO3 Facial Mineral Sunscreen and Primer (tinted version). it has a matte finish
I really love this if it has a matte finish because some suncreen tend to make me shine and frankly I don't love that
Yup love that too!
I use that one too!! Where do you buy it? My esthetician is no longer carrying it.
Have you tried the Cotz tinted prime spf 40 mineral? Wondering how it compares to this one
I am oily and acne prone and I love the Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 Tinted Face Sunscreen. I have been through two tubes of it.
I also love it!
I liked that one too, but the tint was funky on my fair skin.
I have drier and acne prone skin and the ELF whoa glow tinted sunscreen is amazing! It doesn’t make me break out or oily. It evens out the skintone a bit with the tiny and give a healthy glow but does NOT make me look oily or enhance texture.
I have acne prone skin, especially when it comes to sunscreen. And the supergoop unseen sunscreen has never broken me out!
Elta Md 41 is my favorite, I have been using it for years!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Is it the tinted version?
@@jenniferlee9029 yes!
A recommendation for acne-prone and oily skin (in the EU): Eucerin Oil Control gel-creme (available as SPF30 or SPF50). It uses organic filters and is completely matte (if one has combo skin, one might need a light moisturizer underneath).
I recently came across the Korean Skincare brand SKIN1004 and their Hyalu-Cica Sunscreen has been INCREDIBLE for my oily acne-prone skin. It’s hydrating and sits amazingly under makeup. I haven’t had skin issues while using it over the last month. Highly recommend!
Agree!
Its what am using now on my acne skin and Am happy is not breaking me out
Do you apply under your eyes too? does it cause any burning in your eyes or blurry vision ?
@@samajimin1829 hasn't caused burning for me
gorl ur skin looks flawless in your pfp, i have the same skin type what do u use as moisturizer and cleansing wise
Yes I got some favorite sunscreens for more sensitive skin and I have oily skin combo with dry areas from acne products. I use the Skin 1004 Centella Hyalu-cica water-fit sun serum. Great under makeup too
I'm more normal/dry since Ive gotten older - no more oily t-zone. I have really fallen in love with SuperGoop products. No breakouts, goes well under makeup or alone. They have several finishes - matte, glowy or unseen.
Can you talk about reapplying over makeup? Thank you for your videos!
I LOVE the Kinship self reflect sunscreen for acne
I love the LRP uvmune 400 lotion (Eu-Version) when it‘s hot and the Beauty of Joseon always. I have dry sensitive rosacea skin.
Loved the video ❤
I tolerate the elta md and pretty much all the la roche sunscreens just fine and I’m acne prone !
I've struggled with acne since my early tween years, and since I've started using a tretinoin perscription my skin is very sensitive, EXTREMELY dry, and still very prone to breakouts and flare ups. I HIGHLY recommend the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen if you have dry/sensitive skin and struggle with acne. I usually layer it over a moisterizer just because tretinoin has made my skin SO dry, but it feels AMAZING!! It's so moisterizing and makes my skin feel so plump, does not sting my eyes or the rest of my face whatsoever, and from what I can tell the sunscreen itself has not contributed to my breakouts. It also gives such a beautiful glow from within, which makes me feel a little bit better about my skin despite my pretty severe acne :). Highly recommend this sunscreen! There is light at the end of the tunnel my fellow acne-struggling friends!
I've struggled with cystic acne for years and super oily t-zone. I've been using an Asian sunscreen called Skin Aqua and absolutely love it! Blends in well. No white cast. It's a milky gel. Doesn't make my eyes burn like some sunscreens do. Usually around 12$ for 4+ ounces.
Love love love Skin Aqua! Great for acne, no white cast and so affordable!
Same! This is my holy grail sunscreen.
I love this one too and I have dry skin. I use it on my 9-year old as well.
Same goes for beauty of Joseon and Darphin SPF50.
Can you tell in details, because there are many aqua sunscreens out there Skin Aqua 110g spf 50+ PA++++, and also biore uv(aqua rich) watery essence spf 50+ PA+++
Extremely dry acne prone skin here!! I’ve been loving the Purito daily go to which feels moisturizing for me and the Beauty of Joseon Sun relief.
🙌🏼🙌🏼
I have acne prone skin, and the key for me was getting my acne under control with adapalene and benzyl peroxide wash. The sunscreen that I’m using now that works well for me is the super group unseen sunscreen
I used to struggle with acne and still struggle with clogged pores. The only sunscreen that didn’t break me out (I tried soooo many of them) was the last one you recommended… the eltaMD clear (no tint) . The tinted version didn’t work as well for me.
What is your skin type?
I have oily, sensitive, acne prone skin. My favorite sunscreen under makeup is the Paulas Choice Youth Extending fluid spf 50. I usually do a second layer of sunscreen on the tzone [right on top], with a matte mineral sunscreen for oil control (I use the Elta MD UV Elements tinted). Makeup wears great with this combination. For no makeup days the Elta Md UV clear tinted is great. Its actually quite brightening over time, idk whats in there but I certainly like that. For matte spf, I like Elf Invisible spf 35. Works with makeup if you use a sponge to apply, and looks great bare faced on my light-medium tan skintone.
If i could only buy one id buy the Paulas Choice one. If I didnt wear makeup id just buy Elta Md UV clear.
do i hve to use moisturiser under it?
@@mahjabinoishi6745 Not under the Paula's choice. Its a light moisturizer with Spf. I have oily skin so I don't need to use anything under UV Clear, but I wouldn't call it moisturizing. Under the elf a moisturizer is def needed imho. UV elements was reformulated, I dont like it anymore except as a topper for the tzone.
Hi Sam 💖 new subbie here 🥰. I have oily acne prone skin and I’ve been using a range of neutrogena “non comedogenic” sunscreens (they’re absolutely accessible to purchase as an inexpensive drugstore brand) and I haven’t noticed any worsening of my acne. My favourite I would say is the Ultra Sheer Face with spf 50 uva and uvb lightweight lotion. It does not have any strong fragrances, feels lightweight upon application and does not make my skin produce excess sebum throughout the day. Hope this contributes well! I love your content 😍
I have sensitive, combination skin, and have acne. What i use sunscreen and work for my face is Round Lab 365 derma relief sunscreen. Its slightly leaving white cast on my face because i have warm medium skin tone, but i have no problem with it. ❤
I have had terribly acne prone skin my entire post puberty life haha. Australian Gold tinted mineral is my holy grail and now I actually like using sunscreen. I can't use any chemical sunscreens without breaking out.
I'm currently using this Australian Gold aswell, but still trying to find another sunscreen bcs my skin tone is in between the Medium to Tan and Fair to Light. So, i mix 2 different products to get the best tint. And I dont know whether this is caused by the sunscreen or not, but my face keeps getting 1 (nodule) pimple at a time. If this one clear then another will pop up
I am combo-oily (my t-zone QUITE oily, my cheeks less so) and acne prone. I can easily get away with just wearing sunscreen as my moisturizer and still end up oily half way through the day. I have a good selection of sunscreens that work for me and don't break me out.
ETUDE HOUSE Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk (mattifying)
Hero ForceShield (mattifying)
Paula's Choice (whatever the tinted one is) (mattifying... at first)
Paula's Choice Hydralight (somewhat mattifying)
Elta MD UV Clear (not exactly mattifying but does seem to control oil a bit)
Elta MD UV Elements tinted (Similar to the UV Clear for me, but the tint is a bit too orangey for a pretty pale person like me)
Beauty of Joseon (not mattifying but doesn't make me more oily)
Tula Mineral Magic (mattifying, at least for the first couple of hours)
Colorescience Sunforgettable Flex (I use the lightest but it's just a touch too light/ashy for me so I do warm it up a little. Not mattifying at all)
Thrive Causemetics Sunproof (very dimethicone-y if that's your jam and touts itself as a primer as well)
I feel like I'm missing some, but I have had great luck with all of the above.
So very helpful of you, thank you!
I have acne prone skin. I use erno laszlo sunscreen with moisturizer for past several years and it works for me. The only sunscreen I trust for my acne prone skin.
Another great video, Dr. Sam! At 69 with VERY sensitive and dry skin I use two mineral sunscreens that make moisturizer and foundation totally unnecessary. I first apply ColorScience Face Shield classic SPF 50 (very moisturizing) then apply MyChelle Dermaceuticals Sun Shield Liquid SPF 30 (which can be a bit drying). Between the two of them they leave my skin looking great with no negative reaction. Hope this is helpful
Pre accutane, I had SUCH oily skin with tooons of acne and scarring. I WISH i had worn daily spf before age 17, but when I was on accutane and having breakouts, lightweight korean suncreens were THE BEST. I hated (and used to be scared of) sunscreen on my acne prone skin, but k-beauty spfs almost soothe, treat, AND protect. The missha sun essence, biore aqua rich, round labs birch juice spf, and beauty of joseon were all great for me. The ISA KNOX uv sun pro is SO SO good. I have dozens of korean spfs id grab over any other spf any day.
I find that chemical sunscreens (at least the ones with FDA approved filters) make me break out. I love the Paula’s Choice Resist Super Light Wrinkle Defense sunscreen.
Thanks. I’d love a roundup of slightly tinted sunscreens. Not so tinted that they’re like foundation, but just enough for a no makeup look. I like the universal drmtlgy one for combo skin, but it’s not tinted enough for me to go without makeup
The Paula's choice daily defense is such a good tinted SPF. I don't even need foundation with it.
This video is amazing and so helpful. I like how you showed the product and you putting it on and describing how it feels and giving an adequate amount of detailS. Please do this with every skincare product genre!!
I'm incredibly acne prone. I like ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica, TIZO3 and Cotz Natural Skin Tone.
Love your channel. One thing that is super frustrating is that I can’t get any of these in Canada! Any suggestions for us would be greatly appreciated. Especially drugstore brands.
I love the Elta MD UV Clear spf 45 and I had extremely oily skin when I started using this and stayed with it because I like the lightness and feel. Differin also makes a nice sunscreen for oily skin, I forgot the spf, but I wore it a lot under makeup with no problems. I’m on Spironolactone now so I’m battling super dry and sensitive skin which can be very difficult because it will still breakout when using the wrong products. Ugh. 😵💫
I love that Elta MD physical sunscreen and I don’t think it gets enough love. I have combination leaning dry and it worked fine for me over a moisturizer.
Only works for light to fair skin though
I am acne prone and dry/sensitive. I recommend la roche posay anthelios melt-in milk spf 60.
It is not too expensive and comes in a big bottle which is good bc psychologically you will use less sunscreen when it comes in a small, expensive tube. Which is not good, you want to put on a lot of sunscreen.
This one never clogged my pores, was decently hydrating, and didnt sting around eye area.
I like Elta MD and the Korean ones dont get me wrong but they come in a small tube and i found myself not using enough/consistently. With the big Anthelios bottle i feel comfortable slathering my face AND neck up daily.
I have oily (but dehydrated), acne prone, mature (getting there, mid 30s), sensitive, allergic to fragrance (horrible contact dermatitis) skin. So I feel like I'm screwed because my skin checks all of the boxes 🙄 🙈 most chemical suncreens make my eyes burn a little. But mineral ones can be very drying and feel kind of heavy. I do like the isntree one a lot, but it does make my eyes burn a little. My sister recently got me into the canmake mermaid one
I have combination skin and at the moment, I have really be enjoying the Eucerin Oil Control Sun Gel Crème. The European/International version that I use has a really nice consistency. It's very light weight and is 40 minutes water resistant.
Neutrogena invisible serum spf 60+
I love the supergoop mineral mattescreen. I have normal acne prone skin and use tretinoin and take Spironolactone daily. I also have horrible eczema around my eyes and in my hairline, so a lot of sunscreens do not get along with my skin. I hate that I can only use mineral sunscreens because I’m extremely pale and find a lot of them make me look grey and sick. I wish trying new sunscreens also wasn’t a roll of the dice whether my eye lids will swell up. My derm says to stick to what I know but supergoop is super expensive for everyday use.
I have perioral dermatitis, rosacea and seb derm and right now I'm using and loving the Cetaphil liposomal lotion spf 50+, I was using Eltamd uv clear but two months ago I introduced as per recommended by my derm Aklief, and I found it was then stinging my sensitized skin, I thought of giving this Cetaphil a shot and it has been amazing. My skin is on the "oiler side" and I live in a hot humid place, while I'm on retinoids (I'm also on low dose accutane and spironolactone) my skin is less oily than in its natural state but still it reacts badly to heavier products and this hasn't been the case for this. And it comes in a 100ml bottle. You might be able to get it in the US if you get import it from Mexico, or if you get it as Daylong protect and care lotion spf 50+, which is the same exact formulation as they are both owned by Galderma. The cetaphil vs Elta md seems to give me more protection IMO because even tho I used to wear each daily, I was getting a tan with the elta just through my daily commute to work.
KOSE SUNCUT IS THE BESTTTT!!!
face reality lotion spf is good for acne prone skin and gives a glass skin look
For US I prefer Mineral sunscreens from Neutrogena- Eucerin - Isdin - Murad and for Chemicals I love European La Roche posey and Avène have the newer generation filters and high UVA protection 😎 watch out with Asian sunscreen cuz a lot of them are not water 💦 resistant 😢
I really wanted to love the Elta sunscreen. The texture is great and I loved the way it smelled. However, like every other sunscreen I've ever tried, it caused me to breakout. I'm gonna be trying the Skin 1004 sun serum next...fingers crossed!! 🤞🤞
I have oily, sensitive, acne-prone skin with beard (so mineral sunscreens do NOT work for me) and Trader Joe's sunscreen (Supergoop dupe) is the best I've used.
I have acne prone skin and my go to sunscreen is the Beauty or Joseon 😌 My skin type right now is normal to dry I would say, as I am on Accutane. Another Korean sunscreen that I have repurchased is the the Scinic Super Mild Sun Essence, very good too.
Same!!! They are incredible ✨✨
I was just recommended both of these from someone on reddit when i inquired about a suncreen for oily acne prone skin that doesnt give that greasy gross feel! Do you have a website you trusr to order korean products from?
@@nikki1400 stylevana, yesstyle, or amazon, I never have problems, but the ones I use the most are stylevana or amazon depending on how fast I need them, can’t go without lol
@@mandyfernandez thanks so much! I saw stylevana has really good prices, which gave me pause lol, just wanted to check it was legit. Amazon i feel is hit or miss, there's always so many people complaining they recieved a fake product.
@@nikki1400 I always use Stylevana, good prices and reliable. I am located in Europe though, not sure if it is the same for other locations ;)
I have combo skin/oily t-zone and hormonal acne. My fave sunscreen ever is the Skin1004!
I have acne and a favorite sunscreen of mine is the Paula's choice daily wrinkle defense spf 30. It's tinted and only comes in one color which is unfortunate. I also wish it was a higher spf. But it works so well on my skin, dries down matte, and works well under makeup.
I have acne prone skin . I think neutrogena- breakoutfree clear face sunscreen.
Could you please do the same for USA sunscreens from over the counter? Thanks.
i have acne prone oily skin! The few sunscreens that didn’t break me out are Paula’s Choice Youth RESIST fluid spf 50, Differin moisturizer spf 30, supergoop unseen sunscreen spf 40, La Roche Posay anthelios fluid. The best ones are the first two!
Current fav is the cetaphil sheer mineral face liquid sunscreen spf 50! I also love the skin aqua uv moisture gel!
Those two are great choices!
@@laurajean7913 no breakouts and not oily! Gives a nice glow but doesn’t look greasy.
Love it fantastic video what about the laroche posay 60 ? I live in the Caribbean?
I love Beauty of Joseon and DRMTLGY spf. For water-resistant spf I use La roche posay liquid and Vichy liquid
I really like Dr Sam Bunting’s SPF 50 for acne prone skin. My skin is also dry, so I use her Gossamer tint mineral SPF. Highly recommend!
Hero Cosmetics Superlight Sunscreen has been amazing for my combination & acne-prone & sensitive skin! It has a slight green tint that takes down almost all of my redness which is amazing, and it's great at keeping oil at bay throughout the day. It does go on VERY dewy at first, but it dries down pretty quickly. I'll wear this one on days I'm not wearing makeup/don't want any sort of tint or coverage, so I can't attest to what it's like under makeup. But, I love the Saint Jane Sun Luxury sunscreen as a makeup primer, and I'll wear that one when I'm doing full makeup. Still on the hunt for a good tinted mineral sunscreen that I can wear when I want just some coverage but not full makeup :)
Beauty of Joseon - I have combination, acne-prone. I only like lightweight products. I buy multiple of these at a time - love love love
this is a sunscreen?
The kose suncut one is amazing for athletes as it is waterproof, breathable and no cast. Most teens hates wearing sunscreen but if they do ooutdoor sports, it's a must. Once they try this one, it will change their minds. I personally wear the colorscience flex. It's the only sunscreen that has enough coverage that I feel I can skip foundation, but it doesn't do well around hairline or dry spots so I am still on the lookout for something that is better. Most tinted sunscreen just doesn't have enough coverage that can replace foundation.
I've been dealing with acne since I was teenager, now, some months ago I found just an amazing sunscreen: La Roche Posay Age correct, is just like a dream, I have to bought on Amazon Spain bc isn’t available in US.
I find nivea super water gel & skin aqua suitable for my acne prone skin. They are both super lightweight!
thank you!! What best sunscreens for reapplication after makeup?
same question! Should we also ask "HOW should we reapply sunscreen after make up" Rub? Pat? Spray?
Is it okay to purchase on Amazon? Thank you for the video!
Sensitive, Combination, rosecea prone skin and I'm loving the Colorscience Sunforgettable. Pricy but working great so far ( been using it over a month now)
powder is not reliable for getting enough protection
I have acne prone skin. My skin type changes with the seasons, oily to combination in the spring , summer and fall and normal in the winter. Elta MD Clear was my go until I started using Beauty of Joseon. Maybe it’s the probiotic (or is it prebiotic?) in this formula but it has never caused acne and it’s so affordable. In all seasons, it suffices as a daily moisturizer. In warmer months it is a bit glowy on me but a little powder works to minimize the shine.
Tizo3 tinted sunscreen is awesome for acne prone skin and works well under makeup!
Question re: body skincare: On a day when you don't shower or bathe, would you still recommend putting a moisturizer on the body?
Really just depends how dry your skin is! For people with eczema I would recommend applying moisturizer every day but not everyone needs that frequency.
@@DrSamEllis Thanks. I don't have any skin ailments but I am very dry - naturally, but also, Canadian winters and indoor heat don't help. I think I'll increase frequency of application and see how it works out.
I have adult acne-prone skin. After trying what felt like most of the US market and consistently getting cysts every time I applied spf to my face (and also trying tons of mineral options that just dried me out to the point of severe discomfort), I finally thought to look outside the US.
Turns out that one or more of the US filters triggers cystic acne on my skin. As long as I avoid the US filters, my skin does fine with SPF.
My current favorite is UltraSun Family SPF30.
DRMTLGY universal tinted is great for my older oily skin. It’s the first one I ever tried and immediately fell in love. Once it dries down and I powder it (I don’t use foundation) it’s lovely. It actually holds back the oil. My lunchtime powdering because of shiny oily skin is no longer needed as it keeps the oil in check. It does burn when it gets in my eyes like when I’m sweating cutting grass. But other than that I love it. I still have one and a half bottles of it so after that I might try something new but I love it so much I’m not sure I need to waste money.
I’m super confused about the Elta MD physical. Dr. Ellis, you mentioned that the physical is better for oily skin, but the description states that the clear is for oily skin and the physical is for dry skin (??)
I would like to add Skin 1004 Centella Sun Serum to this awesome list!
i have oily, acne/pimple/clogged pore-prone and somewhat sensitive skin and i LOVE the innisfree daily uv defense spf 36. $16 for 1.7 oz, available at sephora, i just wish that it was a higher spf!!! super thin, rubs in beautifully, i myself have super fair skin but i've even people with deep/dark skin tones who also love this sunscreen :)
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ is also good for combination/oily skin. it is slightly moisturising, not heavy, leaves satin, very natural finish, does not sting the eyes. it is much lighter compared to Beauty of Joseon one (that leaves my skin quite greasy)
Hi Sam, thank you for the recommendations!
I'd love to know your thoughts on the new All Physical Ultimate Denfense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 from Dr. Dennis Gross too.😁
I'm someone with very dry skin and just recently tried out the Naked Sundays 100% Mineral Collagen Glow Perfecting Priming Lotion SPF 50+.
It's absolutely amazing, new holy grail mineral sunscreen! The product was thick coming out, but then great once blended into the skin. Fragrance free, water resistant, and no white cast on me with the tint. Thankfully no pilling either.
I only wish it came in a bigger bottle because $34 is expensive for only 1.7 ounces!
I have VERY dry but very acne prone so don't k own if it could. Break me out but Ii wanna try that one❤
If you're really oily but don't wear makeup then it's easier to find a sunscreen. But if you're oily AND wear makeup, let me tell you that most sunscreens won't work well with your foundation. I wear full cover long lasting matte foundations and have tried all the Japanese and Korean sunscreens that most people love for oily skin, but they just make my usual long lasting transfer proof foundations rub off easily and look strange. The ONLY sunscreen that has worked well with MY makeup is Supergoop Matte screen. Unfortunately because of the texture you can't wear the recommended amount of sunscreen. But I guess it's better than nothing.
I have dry skin thats also acne prone which is the worst to treat. I like cream types and also those light korean and Japanese ones, especially Purito and BoJ
I love Darphin Intral (SPF 50) sunscreen and beauty of Joseon (SPF 50).. one is a high end and the other is budget friendly.. neither will cause irritation /breakouts.
Hi Dr. Sam! I have combination, and acne prone skin. My favorite sunscreens for me are the Elta Md UV Clear that you recommended, the ‘Screen by Apostrophe and the Megashade by ZitSticka sunscreen serum (not sure I would recommend for those who are sensitive though).
Forgot about megashade, that was SO good!
Hi I have combination skin which is quite oily but not acne prone and I recommend Kiehl’s Ultralight Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF 50 PA ++++. It is lightweight and perfect for my skin ☺️❤️ Unfortunately they do not ship to Russia anymore, so I have started looking into more of Asian brands. Thank you so much for the video!
My aesthetician recommended Face Reality Ultimate Protection SPF 28 for acne prone skin. I’ve been using this for 3 months now. It doesn’t break me out. It feels moisturizing and doesn’t feel heavy.
I have acne prone skin and love the tatcha sunscreen. I have been using it for three years now every single day with reapplying every few hours. I hate the price but nothing else quite like it!
Does anyone know of any non-mattifying sunscreens for oily skin? My issue is I lean slightly towards oily skin and I break out super easily. So whenever I look up recommendations, I’m always hearing about mattifying sunscreens. But I really love the dewy/glass skin look so I can’t stand the way the sunscreens look on me!
Try isntree watery sun gel
I use jergen self tanner for the face spf 20; I have mature skin
Wish I could use chemical based sunscreen. They are so much more cosmetically elegant but my skin hates it
Is dr Sheth sunscreen good for oily combination skin type?? If yes thenn which one should i buy it has 3 types
I have combination and sensitive skin,can I still use the products you recommended for combination skin?
Love from India ❤❤
I have a few for acne prone skin.
1. Le prunier plum screen spf 33 (mineral)
2. Elta md stick spf 50
3. Beauty by Joséon stick
Bioderma spf 50 +++
I don't have pores but have oily skin.....which sunscreen i should use?
I love carbon theory day lite SPF 50 it's very lightweight and doesn't aggravate my sensitive acne prone skin also like Dr Sam's gossamer untinted broad spectrum SPF 50 ❤
I recently purchased both the Elta MD physical and clear tinted versions. Both of them cause horrible pilling immediately upon rubbing them in. They just ball up and don’t soak into my skin at all. My skin is oily and I hear so many good things about them that thinking maybe I just got a bad batch or something. Anyone else have trouble with that.
EltaMD Elements, Colorescience Flex, MDSolar BB are great. Thank you Dr. Sam. ❤
I love the EltaMD UV Clear (No Tint) and Tinted Version SPF 46, Purito Sunscreens, Vivier Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 and La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Fluid SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen for my acne-prone skin :)
I've struggled with acne since middle school (now in my mid-20s) and I have been using eltaMD for years. It's my favorite!
Oily acne prone skin I love the eucerin oil control but the European version it is a great sunscreen!
Doc I have Acne which sunscreen should I use, please help me
Love Elta MD sunscreens. I have tried other ones, but always come back to that.
Please help me to chose for dry acne prone skin
Same problem. Try the Beauty and Joeson.
I personally find the Elta MD comfortable and matte at first but gets drier and drier throughout the day… almost made me dry skin type😂