Being a dry skin person, I felt it was not easy to find a perfect sunscreen for my skin. Every dry skin person needs a sunscreen that would not make their skin felt tight or stretch and also maintains a moisture level on skin. You can look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerine, natural oils and ceramides in your sunscreen, although it is not a necessity. The market is flooded with different kinds of sunscreen formulations like cream based, gel based, silicone based and water based. Lotions and cream based formulas are the best for dry skin. Sunscreen is something you can’t miss in your day to day skin care routine and if you have dry skin you must check out these sunscreens. Here’s the list of Best Sunscreen For Dry Skin In India.
List Of Best Sunscreen For Dry Skin In India
- Bello Photostable Sunscreen Gel
- Aqualogica Hydrate + Dewy Sunscreen
- Pulp GTG Superfood Daily Moisturizer SPF 40
- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen
- Cetaphil SUN SPF 50+ Light Gel
- Aroma Magic Carrot Sunscreen
- Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream
- Innisfree Hyaluron Moist Sunscreen SPF 50+
- Aroma Magic Cucumber Sunscreen Lotion
Best Sunscreen For Dry Skin In India
1. Bello Photostable Sunscreen Gel
For dry skin, I would highly recommend this Bello Photostable Sunscreen Gel with SPF 55+ PA+++. This is also a dermatologist recommended sunscreen, having water and sweat resistant formula. Photostable sunscreen is best suited for dry to normal skin people because it does not make skin feel dry or tight rather it’s formula is quite similar to a moisturizer. The sunscreen leaves no white cast, does not flakes or peels off from skin and lastly it leaves a dewy finish. Although, using a moisturizer beneath is must to prevent skin tightness and dryness. Furthermore, this sunscreen is non-comedogenic, fragrance free, non irritant and sweat/water resistant.
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2. Aqualogica Hydrate + Dewy Sunscreen
It is an affordable yet effective sunscreen with the high SPF of 50 PA +++. The formula is good for dry skin because it does not cause extra dryness or mattifying effect and you can apply it over your regular moisturizer. Aqualogica sunscreen is suitable for all skin colours as it leaves no white cast. On application, it spreads easily, feels light weight and makes skin dewy while minimising dryness, flakiness and roughness. Aqualogica Hydrate + sunscreen is formulated with hyaluronic acid and coconut water that keep skin healthy from within. Moreover, it protects skin from UVA/UVB rays and blue light as well.
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3. Pulp GTG Superfood Daily Moisturizer SPF 40
It is a great moisturizer + sunscreen which you can include in your skin care routine and you don’t need a separate moisturizer and sunscreen. Pulp GTG daily moisturizer comes with adequate sun protection factor 40 PA ++++ along with enough moisture for dry skin. On application, it doesn’t leave white cast, it feels and looks exactly like a moisturizer. You can apply this under your makeup too. Beside protecting and moisturizing skin, it also nourishes skin with aloe vera, avocado oil, safflower and shea butter. Providing nourishment is essential to make your dry skin soft, supple and healthy. Moreover, this product is alcohol free, cruelty free and suitable for dry to extremely dry skin only.
4. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen
This is an oil-free sunscreen yet it does not make your skin dry. Therefore, it can be applied over dry skin as well but along with a good moisturizer. The best thing about this sunscreen is, it leaves no white cast and is non-comedogenic that won’t clog pores. It looks slightly shiny and goes perfectly under makeup without flaking or pilling. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen protects skin from UVA and UVB rays with broad spectrum SPF 50 PA +++. Highly recommended if you are looking for a sunscreen to wear under makeup.
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5. Cetaphil SUN SPF 50+ Light Gel
Cetaphil SUN SPF 50+ Light Gel sunscreen is not a complete gel formulation rather it is gel-cream based that leaves a shiny finish and also does not cause extra dryness to the skin. If you have dry skin, apply this sunscreen over your regular moisturizer and you are good to go. Avoid layering this sunscreen over hyaluronic serums or any other products as it can become patchy and leaves a white cast too. However, when used only with a moisturizer it does not look whitish or patchy. Sunscreen provides high protection from UVA, UVB and infrared radiation along with high SPF 50+. Furthermore, this formula is non-comedogenic, dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic and water/ sweat resistant. It also contains vitamin E that nourishes skin.
6. Aroma Magic Carrot Sunscreen
Aroma Magic Carrot Sunscreen is a decent sunscreen for dry skin. But it comes with low SPF 15, so I would recommend it using indoors in winters only. The formula is creamy and also give moisture to the skin. Plus, it does not leave any white cast either. Aroma Magic Carrot Sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen that contain zinc oxide as a sun protection ingredient. Moreover, it has several skin nourishing ingredients like carrot seed, rice barn oil, sea buckthorn and natural oils like – lavender, chamomile and myrrh essential oil. Like most of the aroma magic sunscreen, this one is also free of oxybenzone, alcohol, paraben, harsh chemicals and artificial fragrance.
7. Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream
It is a Korean sunscreen having a hydrating, nourishing formula that is suitable for dry to normal skin. To nourish and moisturize your skin, this sunscreen contains bamboo water, walnut oil, sunflower seed oil and phyto-oligo oil. In case, you use foundation, BB or CC creams, you can apply it under them as well. Because it leaves a silky, dewy finish without being sticky or whitish. Furthermore, Thank You Farmer Water Sun Cream comes with high SPF 50 PA+++ which is adaptable for indian weather. Avoid applying this around your eyes.
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8. Innisfree Hyaluron Moist Sunscreen SPF 50+
If you are into Korean sunscreens and likes dewy, glass skin finish, you can go for this. It doesn’t leave a white cast and also hydrates your skin. Innisfree Hyaluron Moist Sunscreen is formulated with 8 types of hyaluronic acid which hydrates and plumps your skin, while providing protection against UV rays with SPF 50 PA++++. The sunscreen has a great texture which is quite easy to apply and does not cause any pilling issue.
9. Aroma Magic Cucumber Sunscreen Lotion
Another sunscreen from the brand Aroma Magic – it comes with SPF 30 which isn’t enough for Indian weather. Therefore, it is recommended to use indoors only. Aroma magic sunscreen is mineral based and leaves no white cast at all. Formula is creamy, non-drying and nourishing as well which makes it perfect for dry skin. It also give little moisture and hydration to calm dry skin. However, not recommended to sensitive-damaged skin.
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