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Re'equil Ultra Matte Dry Touch Sunscreen Review: The Oily-Skin Benchmark?
We wore Re'equil's SPF 50 PA++++ matte sunscreen through four weeks of Delhi heat. Here is how it scores on protection, texture, value and formula.
By The RealSkinCare Lab · Updated 14 October 2026 · ₹695* at time of testing
What works
- Genuinely matte finish that lasts through humid afternoons
- No white cast on medium and deep Indian skin tones
- Sits well under a beard and does not pill
- SPF 50 with PA++++ for strong UVA protection
What doesn't
- Pricier per gram than budget options
- Can feel slightly drying on dry skin in winter
- Small tube runs out fast if you apply the correct amount
Sunscreen only works if you wear it, and oily-skinned men abandon sunscreen for one reason: it makes them look like they have been dipped in ghee. Re’equil’s Ultra Matte Dry Touch formula promises to fix that.
How we tested
We used it every morning for four weeks in October in Delhi, at two finger-lengths per application, over a gel moisturiser. We reapplied on outdoor days and wore it under a two-week beard and on clean-shaven days.
Texture and finish
It goes on as a thin, slightly silky fluid and sets to a soft matte finish in about a minute. By 3 pm on a 34°C day, shine was noticeably lower than with a standard lotion sunscreen. There was no white cast on medium-brown skin, and it did not catch in beard hair.
Protection
SPF 50 is the highest label rating allowed in many markets, and PA++++ is the top tier for UVA protection, which matters for tanning and long-term ageing. No sunscreen is waterproof, so reapply after sweating heavily.
Who should buy it
Oily, combination and acne-prone skin, especially in humid cities. Dry skin will prefer a dewier formula in winter.
Reviewed product
Re'equil
Ultra Matte Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
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