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Best sunscreens and spf moisturizers for oily 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 oily acne-prone skin

Sunscreens and sun protection steps with silica and octocrylene help control shine and manage oiliness without clogging pores. Additional steps with niacinamide and glycerin help improve radiance and hydration while protecting against UV rays that worsen breakouts.

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

Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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. Avobenzone and glycerin offer reliable UV protection and lightweight hydration that keep excess shine and clogged pores at bay.

  1. 1
    La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 SuperiorAmazonA$27.99

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays with a matte finish, ideal for your oily skin, thanks to ingredients like silica and octocrylene which help control shine and provide broad-spectrum protection.

  2. 2
    Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 SuperiorAmazonA$15.99

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays and is ideal for your oily skin, as its lightweight, hydrating formula with Glycerin and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid helps manage oiliness without clogging pores.

  3. 3
    Laneige Radian-C Sun Cream HighAmazonA$41.24

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays, and its formulation with 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Glycerin helps to improve your skin's radiance and hydration, making it a great choice for your oily skin.

  4. 4
    La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum with Sunscreen SPF 50 HighAmazonA$34.99
  5. 5
    Eucerin Photoaging Control Sun Fluid SPF 50 HighAmazonA$36.79
  6. 6
    Nacific Sun Essence HighAmazonA$61.21
  7. 7
    NIVEA Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+ HighAmazonA$21.49
Where it goes in the routine: the full routine for oily 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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