Best sunscreens and spf moisturizers for skin with dark spots
What makes a good sunscreen for skin with dark spots
Sunscreens with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide help defend against UV rays to prevent dark spots, while formulas with niacinamide and vitamin C help fade uneven skin tone.
Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. For a ranking based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
Lovi's ranking
Why we picked these. Mineral sunscreens and soothing plant extracts shield against UV rays to prevent further dark spots while calming irritation for a more even skin tone.
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d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays and offers exceptional soothing benefits for your normal skin, thanks to ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract and Madecassoside, which also synergistically enhance its protective function.
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Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++
Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays and helps with your pigmentation concerns due to its antioxidant properties from Ascorbic Acid and anti-aging benefits from Retinyl Palmitate, making it an excellent addition to your morning routine.
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belif UV Protector Multi Sunscreen+
Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays and helps with your pigmentation concerns thanks to Niacinamide and Morinda Citrifolia Extract, while also being suitable for your normal skin type.
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innisfree Daily Mild Sunscreen
Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays, which is crucial for your pigmentation goal, and its soothing Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract helps maintain healthy skin.
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Altruist SPF 50 Sunscreen
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Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen
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ZO庐 SKIN HEALTH Daily Sheer Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
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Dear, Klairs All-day Airy Sunscreen
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Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF50+
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Purito Comfy Water Sun Block
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Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Photo-Brightening Moisturizer SPF 30
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Torriden DIVE-IN Mild Sunscreen
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios
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Est茅e Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant 24H-Moisture Creme SPF 15
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ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50+
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Colorescience Total Protection Face Shield
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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50
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innisfree Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+
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AXIS-Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen
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House of HUR Weightless Sun Fluid
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make p:rem UV Defense Me Daily Sun Fluid SPF 50+ PA++++
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Neutrogena Sport Face Sunscreen
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su:m37 Dear Homme Perfect Sun Block
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Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42
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Rom&nd Zero Sun Clean 01 Fresh
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Kate Somerville Daily Deflector Mineral Sunscreen
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream
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Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum with Sunscreen SPF 50
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ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica
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Juice Beauty SPF 30 Oil-Free Moisturizer
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60
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Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30
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Neutrogena Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen
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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen
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MDSolarSciences Mineral Cr猫me SPF 50
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400
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Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50
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Beauty of Joseon Rice Relief Sun Cream
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Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun+
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NATURIUM Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50
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SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50
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Vichy Capital Soleil
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Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60+
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Eucerin Anti-Pigment Day Cream SPF30
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Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
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Holika Holika Aloe Soothing Essence Waterproof Sun Cream SPF50+
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Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
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TIZO AM Replenish Non-tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
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su:m37 Sun-away Multi Effect Sun Block AD
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Jack Black Oil-Free Sun Guard SPF 45
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EltaMD UV Pure Broad-Spectrum SPF 47
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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Age Correct SPF50+
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Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airfit Daily Sunscreen
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Dr Sebagh Sun & City Protection SPF 50+
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Biore UV Face Milk SPF50+ PA++++
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Mediheal N.M.F Water Drop Daily Sun Serum
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Eve Lom Daily Protection SPF 50
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Hyggee Real Sun Cream SPF50+
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Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50+
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make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
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AHC Aqua Rich Sun Cream
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numbuzin Clear Filter Sun Essence
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EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
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Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen
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Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+
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Av猫ne Cleanance
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Thinksport SPF 50 Clear Zinc Sunscreen
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Babyganics SPF 50 Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
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Shangpree Phyto Essence UV Sunscreen
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Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ Sub-D/Neck
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Laneige Radian-C Sun Cream
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Some By Mi Truecica Mineral 100 Calming Sunscreen
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Badger Sport Sunscreen SPF 40
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Lanc么me UV Expert Aquagel Defense Primer & Moisturizer SPF 50
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make p:rem UV Defense Me Daily Sun Fluid
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make p:rem UV Defense Me No Sebum Sun Cream
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Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF50+
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen
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Heliocare 360掳 Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+
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TOCOBO Cica Calming Sun Serum
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Kopari Bright As Day Sheer Mineral Sunscreen
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SKIN AQUA UV Super Moisture Gel
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Clear Essence Medicated Fade Cr猫me
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Kopari Sunglaze Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen SPF 42
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Darphin Intral Environmental Lightweight Shield SPF 50
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Australian Gold Botanical Lotion SPF 30
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Real Barrier Mild Sun Cream
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Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid For Face
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SKIN1004 Centella Air-Fit Suncream Light
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ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Tone Up Sunscreen
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Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
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Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk
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Algenist Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
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ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream
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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30
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Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control SPF50+
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Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer with SPF 30
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Vanicream Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
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Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen
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Dermalogica Invisible Physical Defense SPF30
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Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Day Cream
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ISDIN Fusion Water
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SKIN AQUA UV Super Moisture Milk
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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion
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Aveeno Positively Mineral Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
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No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream SPF 30
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Bare Republic Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion
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Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advanced Sun Cream SPF 50+
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Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Photo-Brightening Moisturizer
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Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF 50
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RoC Multi Correxion 5 in 1 Chest, Neck, and Face Moisturizer Cream
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COSRX Shield Fit All Green Comfort Sun
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innisfree Daily Sensitive Sunscreen
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Rodial SPF 50 Drops
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COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen
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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel
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Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel
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CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion
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NIVEA Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+
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Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist
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Eucerin Sun Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Water-Fit Sun Serum
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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
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La Mer The SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid
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Ma:nyo Our Vegan Basic Daily Sun Cream
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Babo Botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF 30
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Purito Daily Go-To Sunscreen
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iS Clinical Eclipse SPF 50+
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Laneige Watery Sun Cream
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COOLA Full Spectrum 360掳 Mineral Sun Silk Cr猫me SPF 30
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SOME BY MI Yuja Niacin Mineral 100 Brightening Sun Cream
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Lanc么me R茅nergie Lift Multi-Action Ultra Moisturizer SPF 30
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Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics
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Eucerin Sun Gel-crema Oil Control FPS 50+
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ISDIN Fusion Water MAGIC SPF 50
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Hydrating Suncream SPF 50
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Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum
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Elixir Day Care Revolution
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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream
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CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
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Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen
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Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Retinol + Vitamin C Dark Spot Corrector
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Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20
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MISSHA All Around Safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk
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Nacific Sun Essence
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Cl茅 de Peau Beaut茅 UV Protective Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
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INNISFREE True Mild Cica Sunscreen
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CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
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make p:rem UV Defense Me. Calming Sun Cream SPF 50
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SKIN1004 Soothing Sun Milk
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 100
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EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
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Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV
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Olay Regenerist Whip Face Moisturizer SPF 25
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Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
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thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
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Est茅e Lauder DayWear Moisturizer
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Hera Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk
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Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50
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EltaMD UV Replenish Broad-Spectrum SPF 44
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Thinksport Kids Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
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Hera Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof Sunscreen
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Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen
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d'Alba UV Essence Waterfull+
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Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum
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Black Girl Sunscreen Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
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Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
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Neutrogena Triple Age Repair Moisturizer SPF 25
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CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30
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Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Face Serum SPF 60
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Sun Bum Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
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Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Waterproof Sun Milk
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belif UV Protector Daily Sunscreen Gel
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Clinique Super City Block Ultra Protection SPF 40
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Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 50
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CNP Laboratory Propolis Moisture Sun
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Olay Regenerist Whip Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 40
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Pyunkang Yul Calming Sun Cream
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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Moisturizer SPF 30
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Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk
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Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream
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Torriden Dive-In Moisture Sun Cream
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Eucerin Photoaging Control Sun Fluid SPF 50
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Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen
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TOCOBO Bio Watery Sun Cream
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Benton Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream
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DRMTLGY Broad Spectrum SPF 45
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Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Day Cream
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HERA Sun Mate Daily
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Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer
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mixsoon Centella Sun Cream
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Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50
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Derma-B Everyday Sun Block
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NEOGEN Dermalogy Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Hydra Daily Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50
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No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
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Dior Solar The Protective Creme SPF 50
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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Moisturizer
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innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen
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EltaMD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50
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Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
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Neutrogena Age Shield Face Lotion Sunscreen SPF 110
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Av猫ne Mineral Ultra-Light Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+
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d'Alba Piedmont UV Essence Waterfull Sun Cream
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Purito Wonder Releaf Centella Daily Sun Lotion
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ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen & Moisturizing Cleanser
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Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50
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celimax Oil Control Light Sunscreen
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Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF 30
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Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
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Biore UV Perfect Milk
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Cetaphil Redness Relieving Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 40
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RoC BARRIER RENEW AM MOISTURIZER SPF 30
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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF50
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COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
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COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+
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Dr. Ceuracle Hyal Reyouth Moist Sun
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Clarins Extra-Firming Jour SPF 15
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Neutrogena sun fresh derm care
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SoltreeBundle Aloe Sun Cream SPF50/PA+++
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Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30
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Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer
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Naked Sundays Hydrating Glow Mist
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Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen
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d'Alba Piedmont UV Essence Waterfull+
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e.l.f. Holy Hydration! Face Cream
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Garnier SkinActive Vitamin C 2in1 Brightening Serum Cream SPF 25
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APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Sunscreen
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30
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RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer
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Coppertone Every Tone Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
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Dr. Jart+ Every Sunday Sun Stick
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d'Alba Piedmont Uvessence Sun Cream
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PanOxyl AM Oil Control Moisturizer
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KraveBeauty Beet The Sun
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SKIN AQUA Super Moisture UV Gel
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rom&nd Zero Sun Clean
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NIVEA UV Deep Protect & Care Gel
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No7 Lift & Luminate Day Cream
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iUNIK Centella Calming Daily Sunscreen
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BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream SPF 30
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control Fluid SPF 50+
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Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer
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Supergoop! Glow Oil
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Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion
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Clinique Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator
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Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15
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Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen
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Trader Joe's Enrich Moisturizing Face Lotion
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Biore Aqua Rich UV
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Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40
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Glossier invisible shield
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Biore UV Aqua Rich
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Equate Sport Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
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SKIN1004 Centella Air-Fit Suncream
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RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Moisturizer
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Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion Sunscreen
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Vaseline Even Tone
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Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
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Supergoop! Glow Screen
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Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50
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Sun Bum Mineral Face Stick SPF 50
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Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick
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Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Sunscreen
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CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
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Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50
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Biore Aqua Rich
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Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
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NIVEA MEN
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Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula
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Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturiser
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L'Or茅al Bright Reveal
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DOT & KEY WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN
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Neutrogena Beach Defense
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Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion
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Neutrogena Sheer Zinc
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Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer SPF 15
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Av猫ne Ultra Fluid
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Standard Procedure Sunscreen
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Av猫ne Hydrance+
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Neutrogena clear face
Behind this ranking
Lovi ranks every product by its fit score, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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