Best Sunscreens for Under Makeup (2026)

Ranked by how often owners bring up under makeup across 75 Reddit owner mentions, then by overall score. 10 models qualify.

1. Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 4.4

Why it ranks here: 23 owner comments bring up under makeup; overall score 4.4 from 80 owner comments. $24.40 (price as of 2026-11-07)

white casttexture
“It does everything I wanted the SKIN1004 sunscreen to do but better.”
owner comment via r/AsianBeauty · 2026-08-03
under makeup
“So if it's a day that calls for another layer of suncscreen, I use the Skin 1004 Hyalu-cica Water Fit for the second round.”
owner comment via r/AsianBeauty · 2026-02-02

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2. Anessa 2022 Model Anessa Perfect UV Skin Care Gel N Sunscreen / UV Fruity 4.3

Why it ranks here: 21 owner comments bring up under makeup; overall score 4.3 from 75 owner comments. $28.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)

white casttexture
“**Summer:** 6.5/10  **Winter:** 3/10 (too drying)   ───   **Anessa – Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk SPF50+ PA++++**   I understand why it's so popular.”
owner comment via r/AsianBeauty · 2026-08-03
under makeup
“To be fair, I have dry skin and at the moment am using a notoriously drying sunscreen (Anessa) so I just say that to say, if you’re skin is oily or combo it could be great “light re-wetting / “settling” spray” rather than a “fixing” or “hydrating/moisturising”…”
owner comment via r/AsianBeauty · 2026-08-01

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3. Biore UV Aqua Rich Moisturizer SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen 4.0

Why it ranks here: 11 owner comments bring up under makeup; overall score 4.0 from 65 owner comments. $40.58 (price as of 2026-11-07)

under makeup
“Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence.”
owner comment via r/AsianBeauty · 2026-04-06
textureunder makeup
“Their lineup is so confusing so I accidentally bought the biore Aqua rich watery hold cream which was all physical filters.”
owner comment via r/AsianBeauty · 2026-08-03

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4. Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing UV LOCK SPF 50 4.4

Why it ranks here: 6 owner comments bring up under makeup; overall score 4.4 from 85 owner comments. $21.79 (price as of 2026-11-07)

textureunder makeup
“\- Round Lab Birch Juice Sunscreen - HG sunscreen!”
owner comment via r/koreanskincare · 2026-02-03
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“Protect - In the morning, I protect with Haruharu Wonder sunscreen or Round Lab Birch Juice Sunscreen, or Paula's Choice Youth extend fluid spf 50.”
owner comment via r/SkincareAddicts · 2026-09-05

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5. EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 3.1

Why it ranks here: 5 owner comments bring up under makeup; overall score 3.1 from 17 owner comments. $89.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)

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“Elta MD uv clear is my holy grail for non-acne causing sunscreen, even though the price makes me want to cry (biore is also great, and cheaper, but elta md UV clear comes with a tint, can function more like makeup given your concerns).”
owner comment via r/30PlusSkinCare · 2026-09-02
textureunder makeup
“The EltaMD UV Clear has been solid for me - zinc oxide based so it doesnt mess with my skin and the niacinamide actually helps with oil control throughout the day.”
owner comment via r/SkincareAddiction · 2026-04-01

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6. Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Daily Sun Gel SPF 30 4.1

Why it ranks here: 3 owner comments bring up under makeup; overall score 4.1 from 17 owner comments. $15.90 (price as of 2026-11-07)

under makeupsensitive skin
“Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ *** I was using two separate spf products because I read somewhere that moisturizer with spf doesn’t provide enough protection from UV rays and sun damage but I’m not sure how true that is.”
owner comment via r/SkincareAddiction · 2026-01-01
textureunder makeup
“If it helps, my skin routine now is: Geek and Gorgeous Jelly Joker Cleanser, Azclear 20% Azelaic Acid, La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ and Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel.”
owner comment via r/SkincareAddicts · 2026-03-06

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7. Supergoop! Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 - Clear & Invisible - 3.4 fl 3.6

Why it ranks here: 3 owner comments bring up under makeup; overall score 3.6 from 15 owner comments. $44.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)

textureunder makeup
“Another sunscreen that seems to work decently is the [SuperGoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50](https://supergoop.com/products/unseen-sunscreen-spf-50).”
owner comment via r/SkincareAddiction · 2026-04-01
textureunder makeup
“I use unseen sunscreen for my matte sunscreen and love it.”
owner comment via r/SkincareAddicts · 2026-08-04

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8. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 55 4.2

Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment bring up under makeup; overall score 4.2 from 16 owner comments. $9.78 (price as of 2026-11-07)

under makeupsensitive skin
“But I've tried ALL the face sunscreens, and this is the best: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Sunscreen with Vitamin E & SPF 60.”
owner comment via r/tretinoin · 2025-11-05

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9. Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 3.8

Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment bring up under makeup; overall score 3.8 from 8 owner comments. $18.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)

white castunder makeup
“I have heard really good things about Black Girl Sunscreen, but haven’t tried it myself.”
owner comment via r/30PlusSkinCare · 2026-09-03

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10. La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen for Face & Body SPF 60 3.2

Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment bring up under makeup; overall score 3.2 from 2 owner comments. $25.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)

textureunder makeup
“For body sunscreen, La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk is the gold standard here.”
owner comment via r/30PlusSkinCare · 2026-01-03

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