8 Sunscreens That Don’t Irritate Sensitive Skin

This zinc oxide-based sunscreen is easy on delicate skin — and the wallet. On top of SPF 50 protection, it's also formulated with skin-soothing aloe and vtiamin E. 

With no chemical sunscreen ingredients, parabens and fragrances, Blue Lizard's cult-favorite lotion is a solid option for skin that's easily irritated. It's also worth mentioning that it's water resistant for up to 40 minutes. 

La Roche-Posay's newest sunscreen is perfect for sensitive skin. The 100% mineral formula contains zinc oxide, antioxidants, and can be used from head to toe. 

Dr. Gohara recommends trying Vanicream's sunscreens if you have sensitive skin. They're all free of the common irritants found in sunscreens like fragrances, dyes, parabens, formaldehyde, and other preservatives. This one has a non-greasy, long-lasting formula so it's great on those days where you plan to be taking advantage of the summer weather. 

This lightweight lotion from dermatologist-favorite brand Colorescience protects skin from UVA/UVB rays, pollution, blue light from electronics, and infrared radiation. As if this isn't impressive enough, the formula is also extremely hydrating thanks to a blend of antioxidants. 

Physical sunscreens are notorious for leaving a white cast, but clean beauty brand BeautyCounter's SPF is one of the exceptions. The smoothing, moisturizing formula blends into skin with minimal residue. 

Supergoop! is another brand Dr. Gohara recommends for sensitive skin. This zinc oxide-based SPF has olive polyphenols in it, an antioxidant known for calming and soothing redness from irritation. 

Sunscreen sticks are great to precisely apply SPF in hard-to-reach spots, and mess-free touch ups. This mineral formula by CeraVe also contains repairing ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier for extra protection against environmental damage.