365 Days of SPF: Discover Sunscreen for Hypersensitive Skin
This year, we’re continuing our 365 Days of SPF Campaign, highlighting the importance of wearing sunscreen year-round to shield your skin against the harmful effects of the sun. In this blog post, we’re sharing tips on how to protect hypersensitive skin, highlighting some of what we think is the best sunscreen for hypersensitive skin to keep your complexion calm, balanced, and safe year-round.
Finding the right sunscreen for hypersensitive skin can be a challenge, with some SPFs exacerbating your skin concerns, causing irritation and discomfort. To help you make an informed decision and keep your skin safe, radiant, and glowing throughout 2025, we've compiled a list of hypoallergenic sunscreen, narrowing down the options to make sure you know how to protect your skin from skin cancer-causing UV rays.
What Is Hypersensitive Skin?
A skin type that is highly reactive to both internal and external factors, hypersensitive skin can be caused by a compromised skin barrier or various underlying skin conditions like rosacea or eczema, leaving your skin red, itching, tight, and inflamed.
Exacerbated by skincare products, environmental factors, and even certain fabrics, hypersensitive skin can really get you down, which is why, when choosing skincare and SPF for sensitive skin, you should always opt for gentle, soothing products specifically designed to minimise irritation and restore balance to the skin barrier for optimal comfort and protection.
How To Choose Sunscreen For Hypersensitive Skin
Choosing the best SPF for sensitive skin requires considering several factors to ensure you not only keep your skin safe in the sun but also minimise irritation and skin flare-ups.
Looking for a new sunscreen? Scroll down to discover advice on choosing sunscreen that’s both gentle and effective for skin prone to hypersensitivity.
Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic formulas: Look for sunscreens labelled "hypoallergenic" and "non-comedogenic" to minimise the risk of irritation or breakouts.
Broad-spectrum protection: Ensure the sunscreen offers broad-spectrum protection (UVA/UVB) to shield your skin against both ageing and burning rays.
SPF 30 or higher: Opt for an SPF of 30 or higher to provide adequate protection for your skin.
Gentle, soothing ingredients: Seek products with ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, or green tea to soothe sensitive skin and reduce inflammation.
Fragrance-free and dye-free: Avoid sunscreens with added fragrances or dyes, as these can trigger irritation or allergic reactions in hypersensitive skin.
Mineral or physical sunscreens: Consider mineral or physical sunscreens containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which are less likely to cause irritation compared to chemical sunscreens.
Patch-testing: Before applying a new sunscreen to your face or body, perform a patch test on a small area of your skin to ensure compatibility and avoid potential irritation.
Five Of The Best Sunscreens For Hypersensitive Skin
Know all there is to know about your skin type and ready to discover sunscreen for year-round protection? We’ve rounded up five of our go-to sunscreens for hypersensitive skin, highlighting their features and benefits to ensure your skin stays calm, balanced, and safe in the sun.
Avène Very High Protection Fluid for Sensitive Skin SPF50+
Designed specifically for hypersensitive and sun-intolerant skin, this Avène Very High Protection Fluid for Sensitive Skin SPF50+ offers broad-spectrum UVB-UVA protection, the unique, ultra-weightless texture absorbing quickly without greasiness to keep your skin safe and calm.
Enriched with soothing Avène Thermal Spring Water and mattifying powders, this gentle sunscreen provides an invisible, non-shiny finish, making it ideal for normal to combination skin types, the water-resistant and alcohol-free formula making it perfect for people seeking high-level sun protection without irritation or discomfort.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Ultra Light Invisible Fluid SPF50+ For Children’s Sensitive & Atopy-Prone Skin
Offering high-performance sun protection for hypersensitive and allergy-prone skin, this La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Ultra Light Invisible Fluid SPF50+ is a gentle formula that harnesses non-nano zinc oxide to deliver broad-spectrum UV defence while minimising the risk of irritation.
Free from the most common skin irritants, such as fragrance, dyes, parabens, and formaldehyde releasers, this hypersensitive skin friendly SPF is safe for even the most delicate skin types, the ceramide-enriched formula deeply nourishing, reinforcing your skin barrier, and providing lasting hydration without clogging your pores.
Heliocare 360 A-R Emulsion Sunscreen
Safeguarding and soothing even the most delicate complexions, this Heliocare 360 A-R Emulsion Sunscreen combines advanced UV filters and Heliocare’s exclusive Fernblock® technology to provide high photoprotection against UVB, UVA, visible light, and infrared radiation, without irritation or reaction.
Enriched with powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients, this A-R Emulsion helps to reduce redness, calm irritation, and prevent sun-induced ageing, the non-comedogenic, paraben-free formula absorbing quickly without greasiness to soothe and protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
Ultrasun Extreme Sunscreen SPF 50+
Designed for intense protection and comfort, this Ultrasun Extreme Sunscreen SPF 50+ shields delicate complexions against skin-damaging UVA, UVB, and infrared radiation while remaining gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin types, including babies.
Absorbing quickly without stickiness or greasiness, this lightweight sunscreen harnesses the power of antioxidants, vitamin E, and pro-vitamin B5 to nourish and hydrate your skin as it protects, keeping hypersensitive complexions safe, youthful, and moisturised in the sun.
Trusted by dermatologists, this Ultrasun Extreme SPF50+ provides long-lasting protection while helping prevent sun allergies, prickly heat, and discomfort, keeping your entire family safe from the harmful effects of the sun, regardless of their skin type.
Pharmaceris S - Sensi Protect Daily Protective Lotion SPF50+
Specifically formulated for sensitive and allergic skin types, this Pharmaceris S - Sensi Protect Daily Protective Lotion SPF50+ provides very high protection against a broad spectrum of solar radiation, the hyaluronic acid-infused formula locking in moisture to nourish and protect, revealing a healthy, radiant complexion.
Expertly formulated to minimise the risk of sunburn, breakouts, and discomfort for those prone to hypersensitive skin reactions, this high-performance, gentle formula provides optimal sun protection while ensuring your skin stays calm and comfortable.
Shop Hypersensitive Skin-FRiendly Sunscreen
Keep your skin protected against the sun’s harmful rays with Avène’s Very High Protection Fluid for Sensitive Skin SPF50+. Providing a non-sticky and invisible finish, this ultra-lightweight SPF has been expertly formulated for sensitive, normal...
Perfect for highly exposed or highly sensitive skin, this powerful, water-resistant sunscreen provides deep, long lasting protection.
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