7 Best Powder Sunscreens for Mattifying, Grease-Free Sun Protection

Spending almost $70 on a single powder sunscreen sounds over-the-top, but more than 1,800 5-star Amazon reviews and skin care experts agree that this one performs much better than cheaper options.

Celebrity esthetician Taylor Worden loves using this all-in-one sunscreen and recommends stashing it in your bag at all times. The mineral-powder formula provides SPF 50 protection, it's water- and sweat-resistant for 80 minutes, and it includes hyaluronic acid for hydration.

Board-certified dermatologists Dr. Hadley King, M.D., and Dr. Jessie Cheung, M.D., are also fans because it's one of the few powder sunscreens that use iron oxides to shield the skin from blue light and antioxidants to protect from infrared radiation. Impressively, it's the only powder sunscreen on this list that has antimicrobial bristles to keep your brush sanitary and your skin germ-free.

According to reviews, this is also a great option for those who struggle to keep their scalp from getting sunburned because it blends easily.

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Sun protection that also sets your makeup? Best idea ever. This 100% mineral powder from Supergoop has SPF 35 built-in, along with ceramides and olive glycerides that seal in moisture for a hydrated look and feel.

This is one of the rare mineral sunscreens that won't leave behind an ashy white cast. Instead, reviewers say it performs like a skin-blurring powder foundation covering redness and dark spots without a cakey finish. They also love that the skin-perfecting coverage lasts for hours and doesn't easily rub off during the summer. King adds that it is fantastic at mattifying shiny skin.

Supergoop!’s SPF also earned the Clean at Sephora seal, indicating it's made without potentially harmful ingredients, meaning it's gentle and safe for super sensitive skin.

With more than 1,800 positive reviews on Amazon, it's safe to say that Brush On Block is well-liked by shoppers. Dermatologists like Cheung appreciate that it’s available in a universally flattering translucent shade made from finely milled rice starch powder. King is a fan of this powder sunscreen too and considers it the best mess-free sunblock to touch up makeup and hair.

As popular as this moderately priced powder sunscreen is, it’s not a complete dupe for the Colorscience sunblock, our best overall pick, according to one Amazon reviewer who owns both SPFs.

They’re both water-resistant sunscreens that offer broad-spectrum protection from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays. However, Colorscience's sunscreen costs more because it provides a higher sun protection factor and shields against infrared heat and blue light. Having said that, you should opt for Brush On Block if you’re on a budget and not concerned about blue light from your tech and infrared heat from the sun.

On the hunt for a budget-friendly drugstore pick? Then this pressed powder is perfect for getting all of your SPF issues addressed without splurging.

Cheung says it’s made with quality ingredients like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and botanical extracts. Its tinted formula is non-comedogenic, talc-free, and hypoallergenic, so it stays on your skin without clogging any pores.

Ulta reviewers say it provides a gorgeous airbrush finish that’s earned them countless compliments from friends and colleagues.

The pocket-sized compact is also perfect for your work tote or beach bag — it comes with a built-in mirror and a kabuki brush so you can touch up your face on the go.

Less is more when it comes to products for sensitive skin. Derma-E's powder sunscreen is only made with 12 natural ingredients, a relatively low number for a sunscreen, regardless of the formula.

It guards your skin with mineral blockers, while green tea and vitamin E are rich in antioxidants to tackle lines and wrinkles. Speaking of aging, it also contains skin-plumping silica and glow-enhancing mica, so anyone with mature skin will love this product, too.

Hundreds of reviewers add that the silky powder prevents shine and leaves their skin looking smooth and even-toned.

If you're searching for a vegan formula, then Tarte's sunblock should be at the top of your list. This entirely plant-based SPF 30 formula uses only mineral sun protectants (titanium dioxide and zinc oxide), so you won't have to worry about any chemicals in your sunblock.

It also contains vanilla, an antioxidant-rich natural fragrance that helps minimize signs of aging. However, reviewers say it has a light vanilla-meets-baby-powder smell, so you should opt for a different SPF if you're not into scents.

This Tarte sunscreen is also safe for sensitive and mature skin types. “I cannot use any kind of sunscreen around my eyes without them getting weepy within an hour of putting it on. With this, I have no reaction at all,” says one 60-year-old Amazon reviewer. Other reviewers say it doesn’t sink into face lines if you buff the product into your skin with the built-in brush.

Sometimes sun protection alone isn't enough for your skincare needs. Opt for this blue-light-blocking powder sunscreen on days you want to shield yourself from the sun's rays while working on your laptop. Blue light is emitted from electronic gadgets and can speed up aging and cause dark spots and redness.

Cheung and Amazon reviewers say the non-scratchy brush bristles distribute the silky, smooth, and sheer formulation across the skin with ease. They're not the only fans — our former beauty editor Jennifer Hussein is a huge fan. “I always keep this powder sunscreen within arm’s reach for its easy-to-use application and purse-friendly size.”