10 of the best: mattifying sunscreens

06 Nov 2011 05:00 AM | Posted by bh'sOlivia

With less than one month to go until summer officially hits we thought it high time we got you sorted on everything you’ll need to keep you looking and feeling fresh-faced, healthy and totally gorgeous as the temperatures rise. So get your wishlists ready, because out of these top 100 summer beauty essentials we bet there’ll be a fair few you’ll want to get your hands on…

10 of the best: mattifying sunscreens

For as long as we can remember, people have always looked sweaty and oily at the beach. While some may not mind the greasy look, others want a matte, less sticky skin when they’re trying to look luscious in the sun.

Mattifying sunscreens are your ticket to a totally gorgeous beach body that’s both protected from the sun and sans the greasy, sticky feeling. Check out our pick of 10 of the best mattifying sunscreens, just in time for summer…

Starring products:

Alpha-H Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF 30+

Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25

Endota Glycolic SPF 15 moisturiser

Dermalogica Daylight Defense System Oil Free Matte Block SPF 20

Bloom Daily Face Shield SPF 30+, $32, 03 9421 0200

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Lotion SPF 30+

SunSense Daily Face SPF 30+

Invisible Zinc ESP Environmental Skin Protector 30+

True Solutions All Day Moisture SPF 30+ Untinted

Ultraceuticals Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF 30+

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What do you look for in a sunscreen?

Member Comments (25)

Posted by: katshepsutt (Australia)

Without a doubt SPF 30+, a non-greasy finish and minimal smell - love the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch. Some great alternatives in this collection though...

Posted on: November 06, 2011 (Nov 6, 2011 7:06am)

Posted by: Jannz (Australia)

These all sound great. It's a shame I'm allergic to the invisible zinc stuff though. I'm currently using a free sample I got from Mecca, which is good.

Posted on: November 06, 2011 (Nov 6, 2011 10:36am)

Posted by: Platinum Ms (Australia)

Protection, texture and hydration and no nasties if possible.

Posted on: November 06, 2011 (Nov 6, 2011 11:59am)

Posted by: Elunia (Australia)

High protection is my number one, then a non-greasy formula if possible

Posted on: November 06, 2011 (Nov 6, 2011 2:36pm)

Posted by: lynnellew (Member since 2007, Australia)

I do like the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Lotion - plus its very handy to pop in my handbag

Posted on: November 06, 2011 (Nov 6, 2011 6:05pm)

Posted by: Princess Fiona1 (Member since 2007, Australia)

High protection, easy absorbtion, and matte and non-greasy so my skin wont breakout. Ultraceuticals and Neutrogena are both great, but I would love to try a few others on this list.

Posted on: November 07, 2011 (Nov 7, 2011 8:58am)

Posted by: Rk2002 (Australia)

i love neautrogena healthy age defence spf 30+ too

Posted on: November 07, 2011 (Nov 7, 2011 10:13am)

Posted by: Alishes (Australia)

So many sunscreens, so little time. I'm currently using the
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Lotion SPF 30+ and I love it. Invisible Zinc ESP Environmental Skin Protector 30+ is next on my list as I want to try a zinc sunscreen.

Posted on: November 07, 2011 (Nov 7, 2011 6:38pm)

Posted by: Stensen (Australia)

I'm currently using Neutrogena sunscreen with helioplex and I love it. It also has a finish like a primer so sometimes when I'm lazy, I just skip it.

Posted on: November 07, 2011 (Nov 7, 2011 8:46pm)

Posted by: LINA782 (Australia)

I look for a product with a SPF rating of 30+ or more

Posted on: November 08, 2011 (Nov 8, 2011 5:16pm)

Posted by: LINA782 (Australia)

I love true solutions products - im using their spf 30 face moisturiser at the moment - really protects from the harmful rays..

Posted on: November 09, 2011 (Nov 9, 2011 2:24pm)

Posted by: jairadhekrsna (Australia)

i always look for sunscreen with spf 30+ or more and it is spf 30+, so its perfect for me.

Posted on: November 11, 2011 (Nov 11, 2011 9:43am)

Posted by: Jenniqua (Australia)

I look for ease of use and absorbtion and a high protection level.

Posted on: November 11, 2011 (Nov 11, 2011 10:20am)

Posted by: ktkoo (Member since 2007, Australia)

clinique super city block is my got to daily sun protector under makeup

Posted on: November 15, 2011 (Nov 15, 2011 6:40pm)

Posted by: Marshmello brain (Australia)

i think i mite try the neutragena sunscreen and mix my own liquid foundation in with it for a tint.

Posted on: November 16, 2011 (Nov 16, 2011 1:38pm)

Posted by: xoylee (Australia)

I would like to try the Bloom Daily Face Shield.. I've never tried Bloom products before!

Posted on: December 10, 2011 (Dec 10, 2011 10:03am)

Posted by: Fashionista8P (Member since 2008, Australia)

defiantly the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Lotion SPF 30+... sooo good

Posted on: December 12, 2011 (Dec 12, 2011 9:22pm)

Posted by: Green_Jaguar (Australia)

I am always after a sunscreen with 30+ SPF and the absorbtion rate of the cream is really important. I hate thick sunscreens that do not absorb well. Love Letan products.

Posted on: January 03, 2012 (Jan 3, 2012 6:53pm)

Posted by: Chicklet (Member since 2008, Australia)

I don't think you can beat Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Lotion SPF 30+.

Posted on: January 23, 2012 (Jan 23, 2012 11:30pm)

Posted by: Steve22 (Australia)

i currently use sun sense but i put the wrong one on before christmas and ended up with a burnt noes and forehead so i guess it does work

Posted on: January 31, 2012 (Jan 31, 2012 9:35am)

Posted by: Senorita (Australia)

SPF rating of 30+ or more

Posted on: February 12, 2012 (Feb 12, 2012 5:34pm)

Posted by: smileorange (Australia)

Thanks for this list of sunscreens! My oily skin is in real need of a new sunscreen so I'm going to be researching these.

Posted on: March 09, 2012 (Mar 9, 2012 12:50pm)

Posted by: Fashionista8P (Member since 2008, Australia)

non greasy!! defiantly

Posted on: March 19, 2012 (Mar 19, 2012 12:16pm)

Posted by: modjo72 (Australia)

Thanks for this, have really oily skin so always on the look out for products. I really love what you can buy in Asia as it seems more geared toward mattifying than our products.

Posted on: March 20, 2012 (Mar 20, 2012 5:24pm)

Posted by: Vanity Fair23 (Australia)

Yes I loved the Ultraceuticals one, I had a couple of little bottles which I bought in gift packs but the brand is so expensive!

Posted on: May 16, 2012 (May 16, 2012 9:15pm)