If you’re looking for an under-$15 sunscreen, look no further than long-running derm-favorite brand Cetaphill. Its 100% mineral-active liquid sunscreen doesn’t irritate skin and has a fluid formula that dries matte on your skin.  

It’s “fragrance-free, gentle, and formulated for even the most sensitive skin types,” says dermatologist Dr. Zain Husain, who chats all things skincare with his Instagram audience of more than 34,000 followers. 

Plus, he adds, “it protects without irritation or clogging pores, which is ideal for reactive or rosacea-prone skin.”

CeraVe has made a name for itself as a brand that’s great for sensitive skin, and their mineral sunscreen is no different. This SPF 50 formula holds up for lightweight, non-greasy sun protection, and the oil-free formula is helped along with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and ceramides to keep skin balanced, hydrated, and happy. 

“It’s 100% mineral with ceramides and hyaluronic acid, so it protects while helping support your moisture barrier,” says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jenny Liu, who also talks about all things skincare to more than 300,000 followers on her YouTube channel. 

She vouches for the fact that it’s gentle enough for reactive skin, thanks in part to its fragrance-free formula. Even better? It comes in versions for both body and face, so you’re covered from head to toe. 

La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios regularly appears on lists of derm-favorite SPFs, and it’s no wonder: Just shake the bottle up, drop some into your palm, and smooth over your face, neck, throat, and backs of your hands for barely-there-feeling coverage (but don’t worry, it’s giving you plenty of coverage with its SPF 50 protection). 

 “For sensitive skin, I tend to recommend mineral formulas,”  says dermatologist Dr. Scott Walter, who goes by @denverskindoc to the 1.3 million TikTok fans he dishes out skincare advice to. 

He highly recommends this one, which uses titanium dioxide to protect against UVA/UVB rays. “These are better tolerated with sensitive skin” than chemical sunscreens, he says.

The best part about this isn’t just the texture, but the option to snag a tinted version: “This formula is a lightweight fluid that comes in shades for all skin types,” Walter adds. 

Supergoop!’s formulas are known for their mineral base and zero-whitecast finish, a combo that tends to be somewhat mutually exclusive in the skincare world. However, Supergoop!’s refuted this contradiction with their line of high-quality sunscreens whose formulas are especially fantastic for sensitive skin that doesn’t tolerate a lot of fuss. 

“Mineral-based sunscreens are ideal for sensitive or post-procedure skin,” says dermatologist Dr. Naana Boakye, who educates her 60,000 followers on Instagram about all things skincare. “This one offers zinc-oxide-only protection without the chalky finish, which is hard to find. It’s also fragrance-free, lightweight, and gentle enough for patients with eczema, rosacea, or reactive skin.” 

Dermatologist Dr. Katie Beleznay, who shares skincare advice with more than 210,000 Instagram followers, strongly recommends mineral SPFs for sensitive skin, and this one comes in at the top of her list. She loves it because the mineral, tinted SPF 50 “can be good for all skin types including sensitive skin.” 

Plus, “tinted sunscreen provides additional protection against visible light, which can worsen hyperpigmentation and melasma,” she says.

Blue Lizard’s mineral formulations are a hit on a ton of best-SPF lists, and it’s no wonder why: The sunscreen hits under $20, is made without chemicals, and is great for a range of skin types, especially sensitive. If you’ve got kids or tweenages with sensitive skin, this formula might just be a winner. 

“It is a mineral SPF offering broad spectrum (UVA+UVB) protection and 80 minutes of water resistance, making it a great option for a day at the pool or beach,” says Beleznay.