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Why This is the Best Everyday Sunscreen for Oily Skin

Why This is the Best Everyday Sunscreen for Oily Skin

Spoiler: It doesn’t feel like sunscreen at all.

Oily skin is already a lot to deal with — blotting papers, mid-morning forehead shine, and that eternal fear of breakouts. So when your sunscreen joins the chaos? It’s easy to give up on SPF altogether.

But here’s the thing: your skin still needs protection every single day. Sun exposure is one of the leading causes of dark spots, sensitivity, and early signs of ageing — especially if you’re already using products to manage oil or acne.

The trick? Finding a sunscreen that actually works for oily skin.


The Struggle Is Real (And You’re Not Alone)

You’ve probably tried sunscreens that:

❌ Make your face look shiny within an hour
❌ Clog your pores and trigger new breakouts
❌ Feel too thick to wear comfortably under makeup
❌ Leave a ghostly white cast on your skin

Sound familiar?

You need more than “oil-free” on a label. You need a formula made specifically for oily skin — light, breathable, invisible, and safe for breakout-prone faces.


What Oily Skin Actually Needs in a Daily Sunscreen

Gel texture – absorbs quickly and doesn’t sit on top of your skin
Non-comedogenic – no ingredients that block pores
Matte finish – controls shine without drying you out
No white cast – because your SPF should be invisible, not visible
Water-resistant – because oily skin doesn’t stay dry

This combination is rare. Which is why we made it ourselves.


Why The Routine Works for Oily Skin (Every Day, Not Just Sometimes)

The Routine SPF 40 Invisible Sun Protection Gel was developed with one mission: daily sun protection that feels like nothing.

That means:

  • SPF 40 broad spectrum protection

  • Gel-based, ultra-light texture

  • Mattifying, not drying

  • No white cast — ever

  • Compatible with makeup, moisturiser, or just bare skin

  • Tested on breakout-prone and oily skin types

This isn’t “for all skin types” — this is made for yours.


What It Feels Like to Wear

Imagine:

  • A smooth, soft finish (not tacky)

  • Skin that stays balanced, not greasy

  • No product build-up throughout the day

  • No breakouts caused by your SPF

You’ll forget you’re wearing it — until you realise you didn’t get shiny by lunchtime.


Is It Just for Oily Skin?

Nope. While it’s been formulated to work beautifully for oily and combination skin, The Routine also suits:

  • Sensitive skin

  • Acne-prone skin

  • Hot, humid climates

  • Anyone who hates the feel of sunscreen

Basically, if you want everyday SPF that doesn’t feel like a compromise, this is it.


Say Goodbye to Greasy SPF Drama

Don’t skip sunscreen because it’s frustrating — switch to one that gets your skin.

👉 Try The Routine SPF 40 — the everyday sunscreen your oily skin has been waiting for.

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