Best Non-Comedogenic Sunscreens for Acne-Prone Skin, Rated
A non-comedogenic sunscreen skips the heavy esters and oils most likely to clog pores. We read the actual ingredient list of every sunscreen in our catalog, flag the known pore-clogging ingredients, and rank the ones that come out clean below.
| Product | Total ▼ | ☀️ | ☢️ | 🤧 | 👻 | 🔥 | 🪨 | 🔴 | 🍄 | 👕 | 💧 | ✨ | 💄 | 🌊 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Balanced | Good | Not resistant | |
| 97 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Balanced | 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 | Hydrating | Balanced | Good | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Balanced | Good | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Safe | Low | Hydrating | Balanced | Good | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Balanced | Good | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Safe | Low | Hydrating | Balanced | Good | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Balanced | Excellent | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Balanced | Excellent | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Balanced | Balanced | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Balanced | Excellent | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Balanced | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Balanced | Good | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Balanced | Okay | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Hydrating | Balanced | Good | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Balanced | Balanced | 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 | Balanced | Balanced | Excellent | Not resistant | |
| 96 | Excellent | High | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Balanced | Matte | Good | Not resistant |
What makes a sunscreen non-comedogenic
There is no legal definition of "non-comedogenic", so the claim on a label means little on its own. Our comedogenic score reads the formula directly: it looks for heavy comedogenic esters, oils and butters high in the ingredient list, and stacks of them, then scores how likely the formula is to clog pores.
Texture matters too. A light, fast-absorbing fluid is usually a safer bet for acne-prone skin than a rich cream, even when both avoid the worst offenders. Pair this filter with Lightweight or Matte if your skin runs oily.
Frequently asked questions
Does non-comedogenic mean it won't cause breakouts?
It lowers the odds, but skin is individual. Non-comedogenic means the formula avoids the ingredients most associated with clogged pores. Fungal acne is a separate problem with its own triggers, so check the Fungal-safe filter too if that is your concern.
How do you decide if a sunscreen is non-comedogenic?
Our rule-based score scans the ingredient list against a comedogenicity watchlist, weighted by how high each ingredient sits in the formula. A formula with heavy comedogenic oils near the top scores worse than one where they appear low or not at all.