8 Best Sunscreens for Sensitive Skin

From the dermatologist-recommended brand MDSolarSciences, this SPF cream earned a perfect score in GH Beauty Lab testing for not causing any stinging or irritation. Even though it’s a fragrance-free formula, it still has a pleasant scent. Testers loved its creamy texture, with one person saying that “it made my skin feel soft without being oily.” It’s a mineral sunscreen, so there’s a chance that it may leave white residue on your skin — shake the tube before applying to avoid separation!

Dr. Chapas recommends Vanicream lotions for people with eczema, so this fragrance-free mineral sunscreen from the brand is a great option for sun protection without irritating sensitive, eczema-prone skin. “My child gets bad eczema from sunscreen in the summer,” a LovelySkin reviewer says. “We’ve tried a bunch of different ones, and this is the only one that doesn’t make him break out. I buy it in bulk!” It’s especially important for anyone with eczema to use sunscreen, because “getting a sunburn will worsen skin inflammation and can cause eczema to flare,” Dr. Sherber explains.