Best Dewy Sunscreens, Rated
A dewy sunscreen leaves a glowy, luminous finish rather than a flat matte one, which suits dry skin best. We score every sunscreen in our catalog on its real ingredient list and rank the dewiest formulas below.
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| Product | Total ▼ | ☀️ | ☢️ | 🤧 | 👻 | 🔥 | 🪨 | 🔴 | 🍄 | 👕 | 💧 | ✨ | 💄 | 🌊 |
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| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | High | Low | Hydrating | Dewy | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Hydrating | Dewy | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | High | Low | Balanced | Dewy | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | High | Low | Balanced | Dewy | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 95 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Dewy | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 94 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Dewy | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 94 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Dewy | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 94 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Dewy | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 94 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Hydrating | Dewy | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 94 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Dewy | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 94 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Dewy | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 94 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Dewy | Good | Not resistant | |
| 94 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Dewy | Good | Not resistant | |
| 94 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Dewy | Good | Not resistant | |
| 94 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Hydrating | Dewy | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 94 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Dewy | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 94 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Dewy | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 93 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Hydrating | Dewy | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 93 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Dewy | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 93 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Nourishing | Dewy | Okay | Not resistant |
What to know about dewy sunscreens
A dewy finish comes from emollients and humectants that leave light on the skin rather than soaking it up. Our finish score reads those moisturizing agents against any mattifying powders, so a high dewy score means the formula leans glow, not flat.
The trade-off is that dewy can read greasy on oily skin and may move makeup. If you have dry skin, pair this with Hydrating for more lasting moisture, and choose a matte pick instead if you want shine control.
Frequently asked questions
Are dewy sunscreens good for oily skin?
Usually not the best fit. A dewy finish adds glow that can look like extra shine on oily skin. Our finish score separates dewy from matte, so oily skin can filter toward the matte end instead.
What gives a sunscreen a dewy finish?
Emollients and humectants like glycerin and plant oils reflect light and keep skin looking fresh. Our score reads the balance of these against mattifying powders to rank how dewy a formula actually is.