10 Best Sunscreens for Face in the Philippines 2023 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Dermatologist

La Roche-Posay has long been known for making sunscreens that are dermatologist tested for skin tolerance and safety. This is why their products are always considered reliable for those with sensitive skin. In fact, this sunscreen is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. 

This tinted mineral sunscreen comes with their special Cell-Ox Shield technology, comprised of broad spectrum SPF 50 coverage plus a dose of iron oxides to give your skin a healthy glow. Its best feature is a powerful antioxidant complex that helps bolster your skin's resistance to free radicals. 

Texture-wise, it absorbs quickly into the skin and feels lightweight upon application, leaving a matte finish with none of the sticky feeling. It's also water-resistant for up to 40 minutes, so make sure to reapply at least every two hours. 

This sunscreen is perfect for the humid climate of our country. It offers UV protection in three ways. First, it uses Thermo Booster Technology that amps up protection as the heat of the sun intensifies. Next, it uses Aqua Booster Technology that strengthens protection in the presence of sweat and water. Lastly, it offers intense water resistance for as long as 80 minutes. 

As if all that wasn't enough, this sunscreen hits the jackpot with two herbal ingredients that help prevent aging caused by exposure to UV rays. These include Kyoto Uji Green Tea Leaf extract and yellow flower extract, a blend that works to prevent wrinkles and sagging skin.

Even though this product is chock-full of skin-friendly goodness, it's so lightweight and feels like a second skin. It might be pricier than most sunscreens, but it's definitely worth it with all the benefits it offers! 

If you're looking for a lightweight yet moisturizing sunscreen, look no further than this product! It is formulated with moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and Royal Jelly Extract, which ensures that your skin will stay supple and smooth. It also offers good sun protection with its SPF 50+ PA++++.

This sunscreen is perfect for all skin types, but do take note that it has alcohol as the second ingredient, so make sure to pair it with your favorite moisturizer to make sure your skin stays hydrated. Reviewers say that this sunscreen doesn't cause breakouts and works even for those with sensitive skin!

This grease-free Korean sunscreen is perfect for most skin types, especially oily and combination skin, as it is a gel formulation that absorbs quickly into the skin. The formulation also includes niacinamide and ceramide for brightening the skin. It has even garnered a BeautyMNL award for excellent sun protection coupled with a poreless finish.   

On top of that, this one feels so good to apply in hot weather, as it boasts an antibacterial cooling effect on the skin from eucalyptus leaf extract. It also contains aloe vera, perfect for healing acne marks and irritation. Overall, this is a great product to use if you want a sunscreen that also restores your skin. 

With Tone Adapt Technology, this sunscreen promises to even out skin tone and conceal imperfections. It's paraben-free, non-comedogenic, and hypoallergenic as well. Perfect for most skin types!

If you're a minimalist when it comes to skincare products, you'll love how this one hits two goals in one. Because it's tinted, you can use this as your foundation, and you're good to go. It has a matte finish and is perfect for that no-makeup makeup natural look!

It is unbelievable how much moisture this sunscreen gives despite having a very lightweight texture. In fact, it almost feels like a light moisturizer compared to other sunscreens that feel overly dry. The formula is enriched with 5,500ppm of Aloe Leaf Extract that promises to improve the skin's moisture barrier and heals and calms the skin from sun damage. 

It is fast-absorbing and leaves no white cast or greasy feeling on the skin. Users love how gentle and lightweight it feels and how it doesn't sting their eyes at all. They also say it works well under their other makeup products. It's also quite versatile and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. 

If you don't really enjoy applying sunscreen because it often feels heavy and sticky, this one might be just what you need. Bioré does know how to make a weightless and invisible formula that you won't mind putting on your face day after day. This one is perfect not only for the face but also for the whole body, too. 

This sunscreen is enhanced with KAO Japan's Unique Aqua Micro Capsule that releases moisture upon application, leaving that lightweight feeling and spreadable texture on the skin. Like its other Aqua Rich Essence, this also contains alcohol, but the formula is hydrating enough that the alcohol content will be unnoticeable.

Are you aiming for an Insta-worthy look at the beach? Look no further than this mineral sunscreen that doubles as a primer! You won't have to worry about your makeup melting under the hot sun. With this gel sunscreen, you get SPF 40 coverage plus an invisible primer in one to keep your makeup intact throughout the day. Not only that, it's completely reef-safe, too!

If, on the other hand, you prefer staying indoors, this one is still particularly useful because it is rich in antioxidants and can shield your skin from blue light. The formulation is oil-free and glides effortlessly on the skin for easy application. No wonder this sunscreen has won an Allure Best of Beauty award!

This 100% organic, locally-made sunscreen gives high broad-spectrum protection with zinc oxide as its active ingredient. One of its biggest advantages is that it is reef-safe and does not harm the corals in any way, unlike most chemical sunscreens. 

You can count on Human Nature to do more than just provide sun protection. With a powerful cast of hydrating ingredients like coconut, castor, sunflower, and soybean oils, this one will keep your skin moisturized even as you lie on the beach or walk under the sun. However, it produces a white cast, so be sure to rub it into your skin properly!

Those who prefer combining their skincare and base makeup in one application would enjoy this sunscreen from blk Cosmetics. It's a daily sunscreen that offers UV protection and light to medium buildable coverage at the same time. 

However, it is lower on the SPF side, so you will have to reapply more often throughout the day whenever you go out in the sun. This sunscreen is available in four different shades suitable for Filipina skintones, all with a fresh, matte finish.