Derma-B Everyday Sun Block for combination skin
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Madecassoside
Tocopheryl Acetate
High
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for combination skin; a few sunscreens fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Highly suitable for your combination skin, this product features Myristoyl Palmitoyl Oxostearamide Arachamide Mea and Madecassoside to support barrier repair and reduce inflammation, addressing your oily shine concerns.
- The inclusion of Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract and Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract offers additional hydration and soothing benefits, complementing the primary functions for your skin type.
- This formula is safe for your combination skin, containing no harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
How to apply
- Apply this moisturizing sunscreen AM daily to protect your skin and control shine. Reapply as needed throughout the day.
- Use it as the final step of your morning routine after applying your moisturizer. It combines hydration and sun protection in one.
- Gently smooth a nickel-sized amount evenly over your face, avoiding harsh rubbing. Let it absorb fully before putting on makeup.
- Apply it directly to clean, dry skin for the best oil-controlling finish. Ensure your face is completely dry so the product sets properly.
- Avoid the immediate eye area during application. Do a patch test before your first use to check for any sensitivity.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this sunscreen is highly regarded for its hydrating properties and ability to provide broad-spectrum protection without leaving a white cast, making it suitable for dry and combination skin. Some users with sensitive skin or eyes have reported mild irritation or stinging, and a few noted a strong fragrance or a slightly sticky finish.
Highlights
Great value size Mostly Mentioned
- “So affordable and lasts such a long time, making it great value.”
- “The generous size makes it perfect for protecting your neck, arms, and legs.”
- “For the price, you get a generous amount.”
- “This is the best bang for your buck.”
Hydrating and moisturizing Often Mentioned
- “It's so hydrating and absorbs beautifully!”
- “Keeps my skin moisturized while providing sun protection.”
- “Provides a light level of hydration without feeling heavy.”
- “It just feels pretty nourishing and not heavy.”
No white cast Often Mentioned
- “No white cast at all, which I really appreciate.”
- “Blends into the skin with little to no white cast.”
- “Leaves no white cast and doesn't have that heavy beach sunscreen scent.”
- “Absorbs quickly without stickiness or white cast.”
Lightweight fast absorption Sometimes Noted
- “I love how lightweight it feels!”
- “It's lightweight, fast-absorbing.”
- “The moment you rub it in, it melts into your skin.”
- “Absorbs beautifully onto skin.”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “The scent is quite strong—hard to describe, but definitely noticeable.”
- “The overwhelmingly strong scent.”
- “The scent isn't my favorite either.”
- “It's a scent I'm not particularly fond of as it's quite overpowering.”
Eye stinging Rarely Noted
- “Stings like crazy when applied near the eyes.”
- “There's a slight tingling sensation around the eyes.”
- “If you have sensitive eyes... only use this sunscreen on your body.”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Caused itching and a burning sensation on my skin.”
- “Broke out in hives right after applying it.”
- “As time passes, it starts to trigger itching.”
- “The area where I used it starts to feel itchy and tingly.”
Sticky finish Rarely Noted
- “After applying it, there's a very slight sticky feeling.”
- “Feels a bit sticky and greasy until it sets.”
- “During the height of summer, it can feel slightly sticky and rich.”
- “Some people might find it a bit on the oily side.”
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Questions and answers
What makes Derma-B Everyday Sun Block a great fit for combination skin?
Derma-B Everyday Sun Block is a great fit for combination skin because it uses madecassoside and a special pseudoceramide to repair the skin barrier and help calm oily shine, while cucumber and prickly pear extracts provide lightweight hydration. This safe formula has no harsh ingredients, making it very gentle for daily use.
Which ingredients make this sunscreen a good fit for combination skin?
This sunscreen is a great fit for your combination skin because it contains madecassoside and myristoyl palmitoyl oxostearamide arachamide mea to repair your skin barrier and calm inflammation, alongside soothing cucumber and cactus extracts for extra moisture. These ingredients help balance oily shine while keeping your skin feeling soft and comfortable.
What does Avobenzone do for combination skin?
Avobenzone helps protect combination skin from harmful UVA rays that cause early aging and sunburn. Chemical sunscreens containing avobenzone are unlikely to cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.
What does Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid do for combination skin?
Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid works as a sunscreen ingredient that helps protect combination skin from UV rays. It absorbs sunlight effectively, and when used in water-based or compatible formulas, it is unlikely to feel heavy on your skin.
Where does this sunscreen go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This sunscreen goes as the last step of your morning skincare routine, right after your moisturizer. It is safe for your combination skin and helps protect it throughout the day without feeling heavy.
Can I use this sunscreen with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this sunscreen in the morning as the final step of your routine, after applying your moisturizer and before sun exposure. It helps protect your skin while keeping it calm and hydrated, and it is safe to use alongside evening retinol treatments.
How often should I use this sunscreen?
Apply this sunscreen every morning as the final step of your daytime routine to protect your combination skin. Daily use helps maintain hydration while supporting your skin barrier and keeping oily shine under control.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this sunscreen clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This sunscreen is a great fit for combination skin and is unlikely to cause breakouts, as its formula contains soothing plant extracts and barrier-supporting ingredients that help keep skin calm without clogging pores. Clinical studies show that components like madecassoside and cucumber extract help maintain moisture and support healthy skin without irritation.
Molecules, 2023International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024
Is this sunscreen fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Transgenic cucumber expressing poly-γ-glutamic acid synthesis genes increased water content by 6-14%, reduced water loss by 11-12%, decreased facial wrinkles and roughness by 19.58% and 24.97%, decreased skin melanin by 5.27%, and improved facial elasticity in human skin and zebrafish compared to controls.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Encapsulation of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane in lipid microparticles significantly reduced their in vivo human skin penetration compared to nonencapsulated filters.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2011Microencapsulation of the BMDBM/HP-beta-CD complex in lipid microparticles significantly decreased the percutaneous penetration of the UV filter into the stratum corneum of human volunteers compared to the non-encapsulated sunscreen agent.
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 2011Following human skin application of an O/W emulsion containing 2% BMDBM loaded in lipospheres, 15% of the sunscreen accumulated in the uppermost layers of the stratum corneum without remarkably modifying skin permeation compared to unencapsulated sunscreen.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2008A topical sunscreen containing octyl triazone, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, and methylbenzylidene camphor prevented UVB-induced suppression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 expression and mixed-lymphocyte reaction in epidermal cell cultures compared to control sunscreens with comparable SPF lacking octyl triazone.
Toxicology in Vitro, 1994A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced air pollution-induced skin pigmentation and proinflammatory gene expression ex vivo, and improved skin aging signs in 40 healthy adult females after 90 days of daily use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Octocrylene, Cetearyl Olivate, Myristoyl Palmitoyl Oxostearamide Arachamide Mea, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Madecassoside, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyacrylate-13, Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Peg-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyisobutene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 2-Hexanediol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score 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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