​Affordable (Budget Friendly) Sunblock for Acne-Prone Skin​

Published on August 9, 2025

There are numerous brands, advertisements, and promotions that have been promoting specific products, particularly sunblocks, for acne-prone skin. 

Having acne-prone skin means you have to be careful about the products you use for your face or body. You don't just buy it because someone said so, but it's definitely a must to do research before purchasing any products. 

photo by: Moose Photos

Sunblock is one of them; other people hate it, as some formulas are thick, oily, and even white cast [Which I also do not like]

In the Philippines, it is not recommended to wear a sunblock that has a white cast, especially with morena skin, but if you have a "tisay" or pearly white skin, then you may go ahead and do so. Additionally, using a thick type of sunblock can make your skin more oily and heavy due to the weather conditions. 

Here are the products that I'd like to recommend, tried and tested: 

1. Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence

Photo by Zak Zakka

• SPF 50+ PA++++ maximum UV Protection 

•  Water and sweat resistant 

•  light skin feeling 

•  non-comedogenic 

•  non-sticky & no white cast 

 

2. Celeteque Skin Defense Brightening Silky Sun Cream

• Contains Niacinamide and Vitamin C (perfect for protecting your skin) 

•  SPF 60 PA++++ 

•  non-comedogenic  

•  little to no white cast, when my skin feels red or looks red, a bit of white cast is showing when I use this  

•  non-greasy

 

3. Camou Super Lightweight Sunscreen Serum SPF 50 PA++++ Niacinamide Vitamin C Centella Asiatica Extract Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Anti Blue Light Fragrance Free Oil Control 

• This is a brand for men, but the key ingredients are great for acne prone or oily skin 

•  SPF 50 PA++++ Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB (w/ ANTI BLUE LIGHT TECHNOLOGY) 

•  super light and breathable mattifying sunscreen serum 

•  SWEAT RESISTANT AND NON STICKY 

•  Contains NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN C, AND CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT

 

 4. Dr. Sensitive Super Sunscreen for Face and Body SPF50 50ml

• SPF 50+ PA++++ Super Sunscreen offers broad spectrum SPF 50+ protection to shield skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays 

•   lightweight and non-greasy formula has an invisible matte finish, and leaves no white cast 

•  Niacinamide, Glutathione, Allantoin, Vitamins C and E 

 

 5. LUXE ORGANIX 5in1 UV Pro Whitening Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++

• SPF 47+++ for maximum protection from the sun  

•  Niacinamide, Adenosine,  Alpha Melight

•  water and sweat resistant 

•   lightweight, non-sticky and non-greasy sunscreen 

•  has a bit of a whitecast 

Shopping for sunscreen for acne-prone skin in the Philippines can feel like a daunting task, especially if you are on a budget, but it doesn't have to be. 

By understanding your skin's unique needs and doing a little research, you can find a product that provides essential protection without causing breakouts or leaving an unsightly white cast. 

Remember, the best sunscreen is one you'll actually want to wear every day.

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