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Best sunscreens and spf moisturizers for acne-prone skin

Rated by Lovi 路 Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes 路 How the Fit score works

What makes a good sunscreen for acne-prone skin

Sunscreens and sun protection steps with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide defend against UV rays without clogging pores or causing breakouts. Additional sunscreens with niacinamide help control oil and prevent post-acne marks.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2014

Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide protect against sun damage without clogging pores or triggering breakouts.

  1. 1
    Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 HighAmazonA$15.99

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV damage, which is crucial for your combination skin, thanks to ingredients like Avobenzone and Homosalate, while also providing essential hydration with Glycerin to help manage breakouts.

  2. 2
    Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF50+ HighAmazonA$24.49

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays, and thanks to Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, it is well-suited for your combination skin by providing excellent protection without causing breakouts.

  3. 3
    EltaMD UV Replenish Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 HighAmazonA$38.93

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV damage, and its formulation with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide makes it an excellent choice for your combination skin, helping to manage blemishes and breakouts.

  4. 4
    Nacific Sun Essence HighAmazonA$61.21
  5. 5
    Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer with SPF 30 HighAmazonA$30.00
  6. 6
    Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ HighAmazonA$29.10
  7. 7
    Laneige Radian-C Sun Cream HighAmazonA$41.24
Where it goes in the routine: the full routine for acne-prone skin

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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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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