The best sunscreens for oily skin,according to dermatologists and skincare experts
The 13 sunscreens that dermatologists and skincare experts rate highest for oily skin, ranked by genuine consensus.
These are the 13 sunscreens that the dermatologists and skincare experts we follow rate most highly for oily skin, ranked purely by how warmly they talk about them in their own reviews. No brand pays to appear, and the order updates as new reviews come in.
Every score is the Guru Index consensus across all the gurus who have weighed in, so a single rave can't crown the list: products need enough independent reviews to count. We surface the picks the gurus flag as a good fit for this skin type, but skin is personal, so anything new is best patch-tested first. A Guru Certified mark means broad agreement across many experts; a Top Pick means a guru explicitly named it best in its category.
The podium
91%Guru Score101 Zero Feel SPF 50 Day Cream
“Geek and Gorgeous do so much right, and this is probably one of my favorite products from one of my favorite skincare brands.”Mad About Skin
84%Guru ScoreBlack Rice Moisture Airy Fit Daily Sunscreen SPF 50
“I really like the one from Haruharu Wonder. I think it's just a really nice lightweight sunscreen.”Doctorly
83%Guru ScoreUV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++
“The Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++. A cult J beauty favorite.”James Welsh
The rest of the list
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NYXBlur Screen Sunscreen SPF 30 PrimerOily skin83%6 gurus - 5
EltaMDUV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46Oily skinAcne-prone skin82%20 gurus - 6
TOCOBOBio Watery Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++Oily skin80%8 gurus - 7
NeutrogenaUltra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 70Oily skinCombination skin79%6 gurus - 8
CanmakeMermaid Skin Gel UV Sunscreen SPF50 ClearOily skinCombination skin76%9 gurus - 9
Beauty of JoseonMatte Sun Stick SPF 50Oily skin72%14 gurus - 10
NeutrogenaUltra Sheer Dry Touch SunscreenOily skin72%6 gurus - 11
ILIASuper Serum Skin Tint SPF 40Oily skinCombination skin68%11 gurus - 12
Allies of SkinOne SPF 50 Invisible Sunscreen GelOily skinCombination skin66%6 gurus - 13
TatchaSilk Sunscreen SPF 50 Weightless Mineral SunscreenOily skinCombination skin63%9 gurus
Who's doing the judging
Ranked from the public takes of 37 independent gurus, including 12 dermatologists, 4 makeup artists and 3 beauty journalists.
DoctorlyDermatologist
Dr. Shereene IdrissDermatologist
Dr DrayDermatologist
208SkinDocDermatologist
Dr. Sam EllisDermatologist
Dr. Daniel SugaiDermatologist
The Budget DermatologistDermatologist
Dr. Jenny LiuDermatologist
Lab Muffin Beauty ScienceCosmetic Chemist
Dr. MaminaDermatologist
Dr Alexis StephensDermatologist
Dr. Aleksandra BrownDermatologist
Tea with MDDermatologist
Cassandra BanksonMedical Esthetician+23These are independent experts we follow, not an in-house panel. We collect opinions they have already shared publicly on YouTube; they are not connected to The Guru Index and have not endorsed this ranking. "Guru" is our own editorial title for the voices we trust.
You asked
What is the best sunscreen for oily skin?
On the latest data it is Geek & Gorgeous 101 Zero Feel SPF 50 Day Cream, with a Guru Score of 91% from 6 gurus. The ranking above lists all 13 that clear our bar, in order.
How is this ranking decided?
We rank by the Guru Index consensus score: the warmth of every independent expert take we have logged for each product, with a minimum number of reviewers required so a single enthusiastic review can't top the list. Nothing here is paid placement.
What does Guru Certified mean?
Guru Certified marks a product that a broad group of experts agree on, not just one fan. It is our breadth stamp, distinct from a Top Pick, which is a single guru crowning a product best in its category.
How often does the list update?
The results refresh every day from the latest expert reviews, so the ranking reflects what the gurus are saying now, not a frozen editor's pick.
How we make money. Some shopping links may earn The Guru Index a small affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes which products rank or how they score.