20 Hydrating Sunscreens Perfect For Dry Skin

I love my sunscreen. It not only protects my skin against harmful UV rays, but it also hydrates my skin so well. I feel like a glazed, dewy donut post application. Dryness, who? I don’t know her.

I’ve tried and tested a couple of hydrating, skin-loving sunscreens over the past months, and I’ve identified 20 sunscreens for dry skin that truly do their job well: glaze and everything. If your skin feels parched and dry these days, you might want to take a look at the list. Read on!

POPxo Beach Bum Multi-Use Sunscreen Spray

The POPxo Beach Bum Multi-Use Sunscreen Spray is perfect for those of you with dryness as well as sensitive, acne-prone skin. Since it’s in the form of a spray, it feels light, cool, and non-greasy on the skin. It even contains Hyaluronic Acid to attract and infuse your skin with moisture. But the best part? You can spritz some onto the hair to sunproof your strands! This one’s one of the best sunscreens for dry skin. Also, one of the best sunscreens for acne-prone skin.

Pro: easy to use

Con: in spray form for those who like heavier formulations

POPxo Glow Goals Illuminating Sunscreen

If you live for the glazed, dewy finish like I do, the POPxo Glow Goals Illuminating Sunscreen must make it to your cart. The multi-purpose product primes, highlights, and sun-proofs your skin all in one go. My fellow on-the-goers, this one’s portable and simplifies your routine so much!

Pro: portable

Cons: glazes the skin if you like matte finishes

POPxo Selfie Ready Tinted Sunscreen

Surely enough, the POPxo Selfie Ready Tinted Sunscreen makes you selfie-ready in a jiffy. This one has a mousse-like consistency that quickly absorbs into your skin without leaving any stickiness or cast behind. It primes your skin for a filtered, soft-focus finish that trumps foundation and concealer. It even contains spinach, rich in antioxidants, to smooth over your skin and fight signs of ageing.

Pro: no stickiness

Con: not sheer, has a tint

POPxo H2O Booster Sunscreen Gel

The name is self-explanatory, isn’t it? The POPxo H2O Booster Sunscreen Gel is a water-based product that has a light, gel-like formula. This instantly cools and soothes your skin. Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C both work together to moisturise and brighten up your complexion over time. You need this one RN!

Pro: super hydrating

Con: has to be reapplied more frequently

MyGlamm SUPERFOODS Kiwi & Coconut Sunscreen

The MyGlamm SUPERFOODS Kiwi & Coconut Sunscreen is a sweet-smelling sunscreen that’s loaded with Vitamin C to dial up the radiance and fight spots and pigmentation. Coconut headlines the line-up thanks to how deeply it hydrates the skin. Kiwi, rich in Vitamin C, is another star-studded ingredient in the formula. But that’s not it. It even contains Vitamin E to soothe redness and inflammation.

Pro: soothes and heals the skin

Con: it’s scented

MyGlamm Superfoods Cacao And Berries Day Cream

If you’re looking for a luscious, luxe cream that doubles up as sunscreen, try the MyGlamm Superfoods Cacao And Berries Day Cream With SPF. It contains some skin-loving ingredients that deeply condition and hydrate the skin. Allantoin soothes the skin while Hyaluronic Acid infuses the skin with much-needed moisture. Cacao Powder, Strawberry, Mulberry, and Black Currant boost collagen production for plump, lifted skin; all while UV-proofing the skin.

Pro: contains superfoods for added nourishment

Con: can feel heavy

St. Botanica Vitamin C SPF 30 PA+++

The St. Botanica Vitamin C SPF 30 PA+++ contains the richest sources of Vitamin C; this includes licorice, orange, and lemon amongst other things. That’s exactly why you notice spots, blemishes, and dullness fading quickly post-application. And unlike many other sunscreens, this sunscreen is perfect for applying under your makeup thanks to its consistency!

Pro: sits well under makeup

Con: might take time to blend in

Organic Harvest Sunscreen SPF 60 with Triple Action Formula

The Organic Harvest Sunscreen SPF 60 with Triple Action Formula is one of the most powerful and effective sun-proofing formulas out there. It has an SPF of 60! And for those of you who like matte, no-shine finishes, this one’s perfect for you. It even fights blue-light radiation; aka the light emitted from your screens. Because, yes, that can damage your skin as much as the sun.

Pro: has blue light defense

Con: mattifies the skin

St. Botanica Vitamin C SPF 50 Sunblock Face & Body Mist Sunscreen

Another day, another mist. The St. Botanica Vitamin C SPF 50 Sunblock Face & Body Mist Sunscreen is an antioxidant-rich sunscreen that tackles hyperpigmentation, fights signs of ageing, and smoothes over the skin tone while rejuvenating your skin. This is because it contains brightening and anti-ageing ingredients like calendula, green tea, jasmine, Madonna lily, pomegranate, aloe vera and tomato!

Pro: has a high SPF

Con: can leave a cast behind

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock with SPF 50+

You know how you like products that don’t feel heavy on your skin? That light, invisible feel. This is that. The Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock with SPF 50+ feels weightless on the skin. And it mattifies the face gloriously. Trust me when I say this is what you need RN.

Pro: economical

Con: might feel dry

Biotique Bio Morning Nectar Sunscreen Ultra Soothing Face Lotion, SPF 30+

This is a completely natural sunscreen for dry skin with a thin liquid consistency. It’s great for the face and body and provides protection from the sun as well as a slight sheen to the skin. It’s great to carry on holidays because it’s compact and effective.

Pros: Made with natural ingredients.

Cons: Non-biodegradable packaging.

Clinique SPF 50 UVA/UVB Mineral Sunscreen Fluid For Face

The Clinique SPF 50 UVA/UVB Mineral Sunscreen Fluid For Face is a great sunscreen that does not leave a white cast on your skin so it’s great if you want to use it under makeup. The bottle is light and compact and can easily fit into your bag when you’re on the move. The dry skin sunscreen for face also has SPF 50 with hydrating and soothing ingredients that make it one of the best sunscreen for dry skin and sensitive skin.

Pros: Feels lightweight on the skin.

Cons: It’s pricey.

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Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF50+

Another good sunscreen for dry skin, this Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry Touch Sunscreen has a thick consistency and is great for the colder months. It does leave a slight white cast at first but after about 10 minutes settles down into your skin. Apply it after your serum and moisturiser for deep hydration and protection.

Pros: Affordable product.

Cons: Leaves a white cast on the skin.

Also Read: Can We Apply Face Powder After Sunscreen

Keihl’s Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Tone Up Cream

The Kiehl’s Ultra-Light Daily UV Defense SPF 50 PA++++ with Anti-Pollution helps in defending your skin from environmental aggressors and instantly brightens and hydrates the skin as well. It evens out the skin tone and is non-comedogenic, meaning that it won’t block and clog your pores. It’s enriched with lychee extract and Vitamin E which are both superb ingredients to add to your beauty regimen. If you’re looking for a sunscreen for dry skin with skin benefits, this is the one to choose.

Pros: Comes with skincare benefits.

Cons: It’s pricey.

Dermalogica Protection 50 Sport SPF 50

The Dermalogica Protection 50 Sport SPF 50 is formulated with a Sophisticated Oleosome Technology that defends your skin against environmental aggressors and U.V light and prevents moisture loss. As long as you have this on, your skin will not feel dry.

Pros: Lasts long on the skin.

Cons: Doesn’t come in biodegradable packaging.

Also Read: How To Remove Sunscreen From Face

Khadi Natural Moisturising Sunscreen Lotion – SPF 60 Pa++

The Khadi Natural Sunscreen Moisturising Lotion for dry skin is formulated with nourishing, repairing and soothing ingredients like carrot seed oil, almond oil, aloe vera, saffron extract, sesame oil and kokum butter among others. It is nourishing and hydrating yet not greasy.

Pros: Contains skin moisturising ingredients.

Cons: Not waterproof.

Also Read: Benefits Of Sunscreen On Skin

VLCC De Tan SPF 50 PA+++ Sun Screen Gel Crème

This VLCC De Tan SPF 50 PA+++ Sun Screen Gel Crèmefor dry skin is enriched with olive oil, aloe vera and cucumber which makes it nourishing and soothing. It’s got SPF 50 which makes it ideal for holidays where the sun exposure is going to be extreme. It’s a paraben-free sunscreen and leaves a natural sheen on the skin.

Pros: Affordable product.

Cons: Leaves a white cast on the skin.

Lakme Sun Expert Tinted Sunscreen 50 +++ SPF

This sunscreen is ideal because it gives a whole lot of protection to the skin while also evening out the complexion. It gives a dewy finish to the skin making you look radiant, fresh, and moisturised.

Pros: Gives a glow to the skin.

Cons: Could feel heavy and oily on some skin types.

Fabindia Vitamin E Sunscreen Cream-SPF 30

This is a sunscreen that is mainly formulated with Vitamin E making it beneficial for all skin types. When you need sun protection for dry skin then you’ve got to make sure that the product adds some amount of nourishment to your skin, and this does exactly that.

Pros: Packed with Vitamin E.

Cons: Non-biodegradable packaging.

Himalaya Herbals Protective Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15

The Himalaya Herbals Protective Sunscreen Lotion is one of the best sunscreens for dry skin. Since it’s not greasy, you can use it for both your face and body. It gets absorbed into the skin quickly and does not leave a white cast behind. The sunscreen does have a ginger fragrance to it so make sure you test the product before buying it.

Pros: It’s affordable.

Cons: Low SPF compared to other products.

These were the best sunscreen for dry skin in India. I know I’m restocking ASAP!

FAQs

While most of us have sunscreen in our beauty drawer, there are some frequently asked questions about the product. Let’s find the answers to those, shall we?!

How do you choose sunscreen for dry skin?

When you’re choosing a sunscreen for dry skin, you need to make sure it has nourishing and hydrating properties as well. Look for ingredients like ceramides or hyaluronic acid in the product or natural ingredients such as aloe vera or kokum butter.

How much SPF is good for dry skin?

When looking for a sunscreen for dry skin, always choose broad-spectrum formulas rated SPF 30 or greater. This means that the sunscreen will protect you from both UVA and UVB rays because that’s important.

Should I use moisturiser and sunscreen on dry skin?

Absolutely, sunscreen mainly does the job of protecting from sun damage while moisturiser is great for nourishment. You should cleanse your skin, use a toner, moisturiser and go about your daily skincare routine and then apply sunscreen. This hydrates parched skin and saves you from the harmful UV rays of the sun.

Also Read: How to apply sunscreen on face

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