Best sunscreen for oily skin in India
8 sunscreens for oily skin, from the products Miyu has read the most reviews for.
How this list is made
Every product here is listed for oily skin, and has at least five reviews Miyu has read. They are ranked by how positively reviewers talk about them, weighted by how many reviews there are, minus how often reviewers report a skin problem — breakouts, irritation, dryness or darkening. Nobody pays to be on this list.
What suits most oily skin may not suit yours. Ask Miyu to check one against your own skin.
#1 · Fixderma
Shadow Sunscreen SPF 30+ Cream
Best for: daily sun protection; oily skin
Reviewers like: No white cast
Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive to chemical filters
#2 · Earth Rhythm
Daily Dew Cooling Sunstick SPF 60 PA ++++ 20g
Best for: on-the-go sun protection; reapplying sunscreen
Reviewers like: Lightweight and non-greasy
Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive to silicones
#3 · Foxtale
SPF 70 Matte Finish Sunscreen for Oily Skin
Best for: oily skin in humid weather; daily sun protection
Reviewers like: Matte finish, non-oily, non-greasy
Avoid if: very dry skin; fragrance-sensitive skin
#4 · Foxtale
SPF 50 Tinted Fluid Sunscreen with Niacinamide
Best for: daily sun protection; evening out skin tone
Reviewers like: Lightweight and absorbs quickly
Avoid if: fragrance-sensitive skin; very dry skin (may cling to dry patches)
#5 · The Derma Co
1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel In Vivo Tested (ISO 24444:2019 Certified, CTRI/2025/02/080287) with SPF 50 & PA++++, Dewy Finish for All Skin Types - 125 g
Best for: daily sun protection; oily skin in humid weather
Reviewers like: No white cast, absorbs quickly
Avoid if: very dry skin may find it light; fragrance sensitivity (check label)
#6 · Plum
3% Niacinamide & Rice Water SPF 50 Sheer-Tinted Sunscreen
Best for: daily sun protection; brightening skin
Reviewers like: No white cast
Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive to chemical filters
#7 · Dot & Key
Dragon Fruit Bounce Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++, With New-Age UV Filters
Best for: daily sun protection; humid climates
Reviewers like: Lightweight and quickly absorbed
Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive to new-age filters
#8 · Fixderma
Shadow Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
Best for: outdoor activities; sweaty conditions
Reviewers like: No white cast
Avoid if: fragrance-sensitive skin; very dry skin
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