In this post, we are going to be talking about the best sunscreens for milia-prone skin. When it comes to choosing sunscreens for milia-prone skin, you should make sure the sunscreens are in gel or milky texture. It should also be oil-free, non-comedogenic, and non-greasy.

We choose chemical and mineral sunscreens that are in a gel or milky texture. These sunscreens are also oil-free, non-comedogenic, and non-greasy.

All of these sunscreens have been recommended, tested, and used by people with milia, oily, and acne-prone skin types.

The Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ is a good sunscreen to use for milia-prone skin as it has a watery texture and absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving a sticky or slippery feeling, pilling, or white cast.

It provides a combination of mineral and chemical UV filters.

• It is suitable for lighter and darker skin tones.

• It is suitable for all skin types including milia-prone skin.

• It is free of colorants and non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic tested.

• It is formulated with moisture-rich water capsules to prevent dryness.

• It doesn’t irritate the eyes.

• It can be used as a primer before applying makeup products.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Ethanol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Isopropyl palmitate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Dextrin Palmitate, BG, Xylitol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Propanediol, Glyceryl behenate, Vinyl dimethicone / methicone Silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Cetanol, Agar, Sorbitan distearate, Isoceteth-20, Polyvinyl alcohol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Arginine, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Royal jelly extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA-2Na, BHT, Fragrance.

This oil-free sunscreen is made for oily, acne, or milia-prone skin and is specially formulated with Helioplex Technology. It provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection, without causing breakouts.

• It is oil-free and a liquid lotion with a water-light texture and leaves a weightless, matte finish on the skin.

• It is a non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, and water-resistant sunscreen.

• It provides a broad spectrum of 50 UVA/UVB protection.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active ingredients: Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%)

Inactive ingredients: Water, Silica, Cetyl Dimethicone, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Steareth-100, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Steareth-2, Polyester-7, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Bisabolol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Mannan, Xanthan Gum, BHT, Capryloyl Glycine, Trideceth-6, Sarcosine, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract

This is another oil-free sunscreen that should be suitable for milia-prone skin types. It is lightweight, can be used daily, and doubles as a face primer.

• It controls excess sebum during the day.

• It won’t irritate the eyes.

• It can make your skin feel healthier and more hydrated.

• It contains hyaluronic acid and spirulina energy essence.

• It is water-resistant, acts as a face primer, is non-comedogenic, and is free of oxybenzone, octinoxate, and paraben.

What ingredients does it contain?

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ENSULIZOLE 1.0%, HOMOSALATE 15.0%, OCTISALATE 5.0%, ZINC OXIDE 15.5%

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER･DIMETHICONE･TRISILOXANE, SD ALCOHOL 40-, ZINC OXIDE, GLYCERIN, SILICA, PEG/PPG-14/7 DIMETHYL ETHER, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, TREHALOSE, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, DEXTRIN PALMITATE, ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE, THIOTAURINE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, PAEONIA ALBIFLORA ROOT EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SANGUISORBA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, GARCINIA MANGOSTANA BARK EXTRACT, PERILLA OCYMOIDES LEAF EXTRACT, SPIRULINA PLATENSIS EXTRACT, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, TOCOPHEROL, BHT, ALCOHOL, ISOSTEARIC ACID, MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE, POLYSILICONE-2, BARIUM SULFATE, SODIUM CITRATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, BENZOIC ACID, FRAGRANCE, IRON OXIDES･

This is sunscreen made for oily, acne, and milia-prone skin. It is a lightweight formula that offers a long-lasting and instant mattifying effect. It also absorbs excess oils from your skin’s surface without leaving a non-greasy feeling.

• It gives a mattifying, anti-shine, and non-greasy look.

• It is non-comedogenic.

• It does not irritate the eyes.

• It is free from octinoxate, oxybenzone, octocrylene, and microplastic.

What ingredients does it contain?

Aqua, Alcohol Denat., Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Isopropyl Palmitate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Distarch Phosphate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Tapioca Starch, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Cocoglycerides, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium EDTA, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Parfum.

If you have sensitive skin and are easily prone to milia, then this sunscreen should be suitable for you. It provides sun protection in a fast-absorbing, velvety texture that leaves skin hydrated.

• It is an octinoxate and oxybenzone-free sunscreen.

• It has a fast-absorbing texture that does not leave a greasy feeling on the skin.

• Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin from free radicals.

• It is water-resistant (80 minutes).

What ingredients does it contain?

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: AVOBENZONE 3%, HOMOSALATE 10%, OCTISALATE 5%, OCTOCRYLENE 7%

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL DENAT, POLY C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, TRISILOXANE, ACRYLATES/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER, DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLIDENEMALONATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PEG-8 LAURATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHEROL, INULIN LAURYL CARBAMATE, DISODIUM EDTA, P-ANISIC ACID, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, XANTHAN GUM, CASSIA ALATA LEAF EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE

This is another oil-free sunscreen that helps calm and protect sensitive skin types like acne and rosacea. Milia-prone skin types can also benefit from this sunscreen.

• It contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and lactic acid, ingredients that promote the appearance of healthy-looking skin.

• It is very lightweight and absorbs quickly into the skin.

• It may be worn with makeup or alone. 

• It is non-comedogenic and free from parabens, fragrances, and oils.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active Ingredients: 9.0% Zinc oxide, 7.5% Octinoxate

Inactive Ingredients: Purified Water, Cyclomethicone, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane.

Cetaphil Dermacontrol Facial Moisturizer for Acne-Prone Skin with Sunscreen SPF 30

This is a mineral sunscreen that we highly recommend if you have milia-prone skin because of its minimal ingredients.

• It is water-resistant, non-comedogenic, and free from alcohol, parabens, lanolin, dyes, essential oils, fragrance, and botanical extracts.

• There is no oxybenzone or octinoxate.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active Ingredients: zinc oxide 12%

Inactive Ingredients: allantoin, butyloctyl salicylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, caprylyl glycol, glyceryl behenate, glyceryl dibehenate, glyceryl stearate, lecithin, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, 1,2-hexanediol, polyester-7, polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, propanediol, silica, sodium chloride, squalane, tribehenin, tridecyl salicylate, water.

The ceraVe hydrating mineral sunscreen is a 100%-mineral, oil-free sunscreen with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide that protects the skin from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays without irritating sensitive skin making it suitable for milia-prone skin types.

• 100% mineral sunscreen filters and contains 3 essential ceramides that help restore the skin’s natural barrier.

• It is allergy-tested, non-comedogenic, and free from fragrances, parabens, and oils.

What ingredients does it contain?

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (9%), ZINC OXIDE (7%)

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, GLYCERIN, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, DIMETHICONE, ISODODECANE, STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, GLYCERYL STEARATE, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, PROPANEDIOL, PEG-8 LAURATE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, DIMETHICONOL, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, MYRISTIC ACID, SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE, STEARIC ACID, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, PEG-100 STEARATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CHOLESTEROL, PALMITIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, TOCOPHEROL, HYDROXYETHYL SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, PANTHENOL, XANTHAN GUM, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, POLYSORBATE 60, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN.

This is another mineral sunscreen you can try out if you have milia-prone skin.

• It is a lightweight lotion with a non-greasy formula that provides sun protection.

• It is hypoallergenic, contains no oxybenzone or octinoxate, and is free from mineral oil, paraben, gluten, and fragrance.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 20.0%

Inactive Ingredients: water, coconut oil, butyloctyl salicylate, diheptyl succinate, methyl dihydroabietate, shea butter, capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, sodium stearoyl glutamate, cetearyl alcohol, arachidyl alcohol, coco-glucoside, tocopherol, cocoa seed butter, cetyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, bisabolol, arachidyl glucoside, microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose gum, sodium hyaluronate, sodium gluconate, phenoxyethanol, citric acid, ethylhexylglycerin, polyhydroxystearic acid.

This is a very popular mineral sunscreen that should be suitable for you if you have milia-prone skin. It provides environmental protection against pollution, blue light, UVA/UVB, and infrared radiation.

• It gives lightweight coverage in a universal shade.

• It is a hydrating and antioxidant-rich formula.

• It is oil-free, hypoallergenic, and water/sweat resistant.

• It works on all skin types and tones.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 12%

Inactive Ingredients: Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isododecane, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, Tridecyl Salicylate, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Dimethiconol Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Silver Ear Mushroom Extract, Sunflower Sprout Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphate, Bisabolol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Tara Fruit Pod Extract, Isoceteth-10, Silica, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

Australian Gold also makes some pretty good mineral sunscreens. It is rich in vitamins and antioxidants and provides water resistance for up to 80 minutes.

• 100% Mineral Sunscreen with a powder-like matte finish that’s never greasy.

• It is designed to be oxybenzone-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, PABA-free, petrolatum-free, sulfate-free, dye-free, and oil-free.

• It is hypoallergenic.

Note: this sunscreen contains fragrance.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 4%, Zinc Oxide 4%.

Inactive ingredients: Alumina, Shea Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Red Algae Extract, Silica, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Fragrance, Glycerin, Hexyl Laurate, Panthenol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Kakadu Plum Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Vitamin E.

• Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 (highly recommend)

• Omi Verdio UV Moisture Gel Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

• Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel sunscreen

• Skin Aqua Super Moisture Shower Milk Sunscreen

• Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV 

• Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk N SPF 50+ PA++++

If you need affordable chemical sunscreens then, Biore, Neutrogena, Nivea, and La Roche-Posay are some good options. Eltamd and Shiseido are the most expensive ones, but we recommend going with Eltamd because that is the one with the most popular reviews.

In mineral sunscreens, Vanicream, Cerave, and Sun Bum are some good options. Colour Science just like the Eltamd is another popular sunscreen we recommend trying out if you need an expensive one.