This Best-Selling Facial Sunscreen Has Over 4,000 Amazon Reviews

An important note on sunscreen safety: The FDA is proposing changes to sunscreen regulations, as some active ingredients can enter the bloodstream. Until it can reach a more robust conclusion on safety, the FDA — and the Good Housekeeping Beauty Lab — urges Americans to continue using mineral and chemical sunscreen to protect against UV damage.

Sensitive skin means something different to everyone. Whether you're faced with eczema, acne, rosacea, dryness, or just plain old irritation, anyone with sensitive skin wants to make sure they're using products that won't inflame skin. People "with sensitive skin are often more sensitive to UV light, so it's extremely important to wear a daily sunscreen to avoid sunburn and rashes," says Anne Chapas, M.D., a dermatologist and director at Union Square Laser Dermatology and instructor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.

At the Good Housekeeping Institute, our Beauty Lab regularly tests all types of sunscreens on the market — including lotions, creams, sprays, and formulas for face and body, for kids and more. In order to find out which ones are the best, our experts evaluate these sunscreens in our Lab while real consumer testers (over 1,300 people!) test them in the sun for at least one week. We select testers based on their preferences, and our consumer panel then rates the sunscreens across various criteria, including sun protection efficacy, irritation, scent, absorption, look and feel on skin, and overall satisfaction.

Pro tip: Dermatologists and Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab experts generally recommend mineral and pure zinc-oxide sunscreens for sensitive skin, since they can soothe irritated skin, though many chemical sunscreens have also performed well for not causing irritation in GH Beauty Lab testing.

Based on the GH Beauty Lab's extensive testing and dermatologist recommendations, these are the best sunscreens for sensitive skin to buy in 2021, whether you're looking for a spray, chemical-free natural formula, no white cast, and more: