# Sunscreen that isn't greasy

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/sunscreen/not-greasy/
Category: Beauty > Sunscreen. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 281 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Jan 2015 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which sunscreen doesn't feel greasy?

**Short answer:** Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion has the best record for a sunscreen that doesn't feel greasy: 27 of 28 reviewers said it didn't. Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Lotion follows at 21 of 29 and CeraVe Invisible Mineral Face Sunscreen at 21 of 30, and Olay Total Effects Face Moisturizer has the weakest record here at 12 of 22. Shoppers tend to write about greasiness when it happens to them, so shares below the leader are modest.

**What stands out:** Greasy or shiny is the repeat complaint further down the list: 32% of Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense reviews, 36% of e.l.f. Suntouchable Invisi-Stick reviews and 32% of Olay Total Effects reviews mention it. Stung eyes is a second repeat complaint for the Neutrogena lotion (22%) and the e.l.f. stick (18%).

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Not greasy | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion | 27 of 28 | 96% | yes |
| 2 | Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Lotion | 21 of 29 | 72% | yes |
| 3 | CeraVe Invisible Mineral Face Sunscreen | 21 of 30 | 70% | yes |
| 4 | Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Sunscreen Lotion | 20 of 32 | 63% | yes |
| 5 | e.l.f. Suntouchable Invisi-Stick Sunscreen | 12 of 20 | 60% | no |
| 6 | Olay Regenerist Whip Face Moisturizer | 7 of 11 | 64% | no |
| 7 | Olay Total Effects Face Moisturizer | 12 of 22 | 55% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion

Reviewers were nearly unanimous: 27 of 28 said it didn't feel greasy. Shoppers split on white cast, with 35% saying it left none and 18% saying it left one. Reviews copied from the brand's site agree at 9 of 9, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: No white cast (35%), Lightweight (13%), Good value (10%)
- Complaints: White cast (18%), Strong scent (8%), Irritates skin (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 2. Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Lotion

Reviewers split on the feel: 21 of 29 said it wasn't greasy, while 21% found it greasy or shiny. A strong scent is the other repeat complaint, at 16%, and 13% call it lightweight.

- Praised for: Lightweight (13%), Gentle on sensitive skin (11%), No breakouts (8%)
- Complaints: Strong scent (16%)
- Reports counted: 38

### 3. CeraVe Invisible Mineral Face Sunscreen

No white cast is the praise that repeats, in 68% of reviews, alongside 48% saying it isn't greasy and 42% calling it lightweight. 25% like it under makeup. On the other side, 22% found it greasy or shiny and 12% noticed a strong scent.

- Praised for: No white cast (68%), Lightweight (43%), Works under makeup (25%)
- Complaints: Strong scent (13%), Irritates skin (8%), Breaks skin out (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 4. Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Sunscreen Lotion

More reviewers weighed in on this lotion than on any other here (32), and it splits: 20 of 32 said it wasn't greasy, while 32% found it greasy or shiny. 22% say it stung their eyes, and 35% like that it left no white cast.

- Praised for: No white cast (35%), Lightweight (23%), No sunscreen smell (10%)
- Complaints: Stings or burns eyes (23%), Strong scent (13%), Too expensive (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 5. e.l.f. Suntouchable Invisi-Stick Sunscreen

This is a stick, and reviewers split: 12 of 20 said it wasn't greasy, while 36% found it greasy or shiny. 18% say it stung their eyes and 27% like that it left no white cast. The brand's own site is more positive at 8 of 10, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: No white cast (27%), No breakouts (14%), Works under makeup (9%)
- Complaints: Stings or burns eyes (18%), Breaks skin out (9%), Too expensive (9%)
- Reports counted: 22

### 6. Olay Regenerist Whip Face Moisturizer

This is a face moisturizer with SPF rather than a stand-alone sunscreen, and a small group weighed in (11). 7 of 11 said it wasn't greasy and 22% call it lightweight, but 22% said it pills and 22% found it greasy or shiny.

- Praised for: Lightweight (22%)
- Complaints: Pills (22%), Irritates skin (17%), Too expensive (11%)
- Reports counted: 18

### 7. Olay Total Effects Face Moisturizer

Another Olay face moisturizer with SPF. It has the weakest record here at 12 of 22, with 32% of reviews calling it greasy or shiny and 10% mentioning a strong scent. Still, 39% say it isn't greasy and 10% call it lightweight.

- Praised for: Lightweight (10%)
- Complaints: Strong scent (10%)
- Reports counted: 31

## Questions

**Which sunscreen doesn't feel greasy?**

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion has the best record (27 of 28), followed by Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Lotion (21 of 29) and CeraVe Invisible Mineral Face Sunscreen (21 of 30). Shares drop after that, so check each product's complaints before you buy.

**Is Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch sunscreen greasy?**

Reviewers mostly say no: 27 of 28 said it didn't feel greasy. 35% said it left no white cast, while 18% said it left one.

**Do any of these sunscreens sting the eyes?**

Some reviewers said so. 22% of Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Sunscreen Lotion reviews and 18% of e.l.f. Suntouchable Invisi-Stick Sunscreen reviews mention stung eyes, while 10% of CeraVe Invisible Mineral Face Sunscreen reviews say it didn't sting their eyes.

**How much sunscreen should I use and when should I reapply?**

Follow the label for how much to use and when to reapply, especially after swimming or sweating. Reviews on this page are about how a sunscreen feels on the skin and say nothing about how well one protects, so a light feel is not a reason to use less.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/