Best Matte Sunscreens for Oily Skin, Rated
A matte sunscreen dries down without shine, which is what oily and combination skin usually wants under makeup or on its own. We read the ingredient list of every sunscreen in our catalog, score how matte it finishes, and rank the most shine-free below.
Your pick
Tap a ray on the sun to add a quality.
Finish Matte ▾
Moisture … ▾
Filter type … ▾
Origin … ▾
| Product | Total ▼ | ☀️ | ☢️ | 🤧 | 👻 | 🔥 | 🪨 | 🔴 | 🍄 | 👕 | 💧 | ✨ | 💄 | 🌊 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Balanced | Matte | Good | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Balanced | Matte | Good | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Balanced | Matte | Good | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Balanced | Matte | Good | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Light | Matte | Excellent | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Balanced | Matte | Good | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Hydrating | Matte | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Light | Matte | Good | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Balanced | Matte | Good | Not resistant | |
| 95 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Matte | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 95 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Light | Matte | Excellent | Not resistant | |
| 95 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Matte | Good | Not resistant | |
| 95 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Matte | Good | Not resistant | |
| 95 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Balanced | Matte | Good | Not resistant | |
| 95 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Matte | Good | Not resistant | |
| 95 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Matte | Good | Not resistant | |
| 95 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Hydrating | Matte | Good | Not resistant | |
| 95 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Matte | Good | Not resistant | |
| 95 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Hydrating | Matte | Good | Not resistant | |
| 95 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Matte | Good | Not resistant |
What gives a sunscreen a matte finish
A matte finish comes from sebum-absorbing powders, volatile carriers that flash off, and a low-oil base. Our finish score reads those signals from the formula rather than trusting the label, and places each product on a matte-to-dewy scale.
Matte is a preference, not a quality. If your skin is dry, a matte formula can feel tight, and a Dewy or Hydrating one will sit better. For oily skin, pair Matte with Non-comedogenic for the lowest-shine, lowest-clog option.
Frequently asked questions
Are matte sunscreens good for oily skin?
Usually, yes. A matte finish controls the shine that oily skin produces through the day and gives makeup a more stable base. If you also break out, combine the Matte and Non-comedogenic filters.
Will a matte sunscreen look dry on my skin?
On oily skin, no. On dry or mature skin a strongly matte formula can emphasize texture, so if that is you, a balanced or dewy finish is more flattering. Our finish score tells you how far toward matte each one sits.