Look Out For These SPFs That Might Break You Out!

Summer is SPF season, but not every sunscreen on the shelf is playing nice with your pores. We rounded up some of the most popular (and most hyped) SPFs that are secretly clogging you up – plus what to swap in instead.

Ilia Skin Tint SPF 40
This reads like a who's-who of pore cloggers. If you want a clean, mineral tinted makeup with medium coverage, try ColoreScience Total Protection Face Shield Flex instead.

Olay Complete Sensitive Skin SPF 30
Want something that blends seamlessly, hydrates, and saves you a step in your morning routine? Try Supergoop’s Triple Prep SPF40 instead.

Cocokind Daily SPF 32 Mineral Facial Sunscreen
A great mineral option for being outside or playing sports – but long-term use can clog pores thanks to a few moderate pore-cloggers in the formula, like coconut alkanes and isostearic acid. Try TiZO Non-Tinted Ultra Zinc instead: it's the original acne-safe mineral SPF, zinc-only just like Cocokind, but formulated to work for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer SPF 30
LRP has a cult following, but this one contains a few fatty acids that keep it from being acne-safe. Try Dr. Esthé Sun Protection Ultra Repair instead for peace of mind – it has one of the highest SPF ratings available (including the US’s most recently approved SPF filter) and is moisturizing while still being acne-safe.

Kora Organics Silky Sun Drops Organic Sunscreen Serum SPF 30
Breaking up with coconut oil is a must if you're struggling with breakouts this summer – and honestly, we'd recommend it either way. Coconut oil can trigger breakouts even in mild to moderate acne-prone skin. Try SkinBetter Tone Smart instead.

Glossier Invisible Shield
Soybean oil is not a friend to your pores. Try Face Reality Daily SPF30 Plus instead for an invisible, affordable, non-negotiable acne-safe SPF.