Derma-B Everyday Sun Block for acne-prone skin
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Madecassoside
Tocopheryl Acetate
High
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few sunscreens fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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
- This product offers excellent sun protection for your combination skin, with ingredients like homosalate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane shielding against UV damage, while Myristoyl Palmitoyl Oxostearamide Arachamide Mea and Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract support barrier repair and hydration.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract provide soothing benefits that are supportive for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The formulation is safe for your combination skin, as it lacks any harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
How to apply
- Apply this moisturizing sunscreen AM every morning as the final step of your daily routine.
- Layer the moisturizing sunscreen after your moisturizer has fully absorbed, right before heading out into the sun .
- Smooth a nickel-sized amount of the moisturizing sunscreen evenly over your face, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Apply the moisturizing sunscreen onto clean, dry skin to ensure even coverage and protection.
- Perform a patch test before first use and avoid direct contact with the eyes.
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 acne-prone skin?
Derma-B Everyday Sun Block is a great fit for acne-prone skin because it includes soothing aloe and chamomile that help calm breakouts and blemishes. It also keeps skin safe without harsh ingredients that might cause irritation, while supporting your skin barrier and hydration.
Which ingredients make this sunscreen a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract make this sunscreen a great fit for acne-prone skin by offering soothing benefits that help calm breakouts and blemishes. Additionally, ingredients like Madecassoside and Tocopheryl Acetate support overall skin health and comfort.
What does Avobenzone do for acne-prone skin?
Avobenzone helps protect acne-prone skin from harmful ultraviolet rays that can worsen dark spots left by breakouts. However, sunscreens with this ingredient may feel heavy on oily skin, so acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free formulas that block UV rays without clogging pores.
What does Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid do for acne-prone skin?
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid helps protect acne-prone skin from UV rays without feeling heavy or greasy. Because it is a lightweight water-soluble sunscreen ingredient, it is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing sunscreen goes as the last step of your morning skincare routine, right after your moisturizer. It protects your skin from UV damage while keeping your face feeling comfortable and supported throughout the day.
Can I use this sunscreen with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this sunscreen in the morning as the final step after your retinol has been absorbed and your moisturizer is applied. This sunscreen helps shield your skin from UV damage while soothing ingredients like aloe and chamomile keep breakouts calm.
How often should I use this sunscreen?
You should apply this sunscreen every morning as the final step in your daytime routine to shield your skin from UV damage. Daily application helps keep your face protected while keeping your skin calm and hydrated without causing irritation.
Can this sunscreen clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This sunscreen is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for acne-prone skin, as it leaves out harsh or prohibited ingredients that usually trigger irritation. Soothing extracts like aloe help calm breakouts, and the formula has a low risk of skin irritation.
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
Barrier disruption increases UV sensitivity and shifts the UVB-induced unfolded protein response toward pro-apoptotic and proinflammatory signals in healthy volunteers, while topical pseudoceramide protects against these UV-induced inflammatory responses and excessive endoplasmic reticulum stress.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017Parsol 1789 and Eusolex 8020 provided slightly better photoprotection than oxybenzone in both normal and sensitized human skin when assessed using pigmentation end points, whereas all three sunscreens performed similarly against UVA-induced erythema.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1987A 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, 2018Chemical sunscreens containing avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, and octisalate showed no to minimal risks of dermal irritation, sensitization, photo-allergy, and photo-irritation in human subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025Encapsulation 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, 1994Topical 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, 2010Formulations containing 0.10%, 0.25%, and 0.50% freeze-dried Aloe vera extract increased stratum corneum water content compared with the vehicle in 20 female subjects, while transepidermal water loss was not modified.
Skin Research and Technology, 2006Topical 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, 2025Dermatological 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, 2021Topical 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, 2024
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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