ISDIN Fusion Water for acne-prone skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Tocopheryl Acetate
High
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
One of the best sunscreens for acne-prone skin.
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
- Highly suitable for your combination skin, this product offers excellent sun protection with octocrylene and ethylhexyl salicylate, while sodium hyaluronate and tocopheryl acetate maintain hydration and provide antioxidant benefits without exacerbating oiliness.
- The formula also provides moderate benefits for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts through the antioxidant and mild exfoliating support of tocopheryl acetate and ascorbic acid.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like tocopherol and ascorbic acid.
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
★4.5Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsThis product is highly regarded for its ultra-lightweight, fast-absorbing formula that effectively hydrates and protects without leaving a white cast, making it suitable for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin. It also performs well under makeup, providing a smooth finish. Some users with sensitive eyes have reported watering, and the small bottle size is considered expensive for daily use by a moderate number of reviewers.
Highlights
Leaves no white cast Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't leave you white as a ghost”
- “leaving no trace of white cast in the process”
- “invisible on all skin tones without the struggle of blending”
- “The best sunscreen for dry skin with zero white cast.”
Lightweight watery texture Mostly Mentioned
- “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply”
- “barely there consistency, which feels comfortable on the skin”
- “Lightweight, watery (in a good way) texture.”
- “A very good lite weight with a quick absorbing power product”
Hydrating under makeup Often Mentioned
- “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey.”
- “great base for makeup, as it gives my foundation something a bit more viscous to grip onto”
- “doesn't pill; it layers well under makeup”
- “intensely hydrating... daily facial sunscreen”
Suits sensitive/oily skin Sometimes Noted
- “perfect for sensitive cum oily skin people”
- “No clogged pores, no breakouts.”
- “If you have oily skin, you'll absolutely love this product.”
- “he has extremly sensitive/reactive skin... loves this product so much”
Expensive small bottle Sometimes Noted
- “My only wish is that ISDIN would make this product in a bigger size bottle.”
- “It's a little too pricey for such a small bottle.”
- “It works fine but is a small tube and very expensive.”
- “Aside from the price, it ticks all the right boxes”
May sting eyes Rarely Noted
- “this did make my eyes water water in the sun.”
- “a lot of you guys actually commented. that this does irritate your eyes”
- “in case you have sensitive eye area be careful with this one”
Noticeable fragrance Rarely Noted
- “it does have a smell it does have fragrance. and it's not necessarily a pleasant one.”
- “it does have a fragrance that's noticeable.”
- “if you already know your skin is reacting to fragrance... this sunscreen is a no for you”
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Questions and answers
What makes ISDIN Fusion Water a great fit for acne-prone skin?
ISDIN Fusion Water is a great fit because it protects from the sun and keeps your skin hydrated without making it oily, while providing mild support for breakouts. Its gentle formula is unlikely to cause irritation and is well suited for acne-prone skin.
Scientific Reports, 2025Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Sodium hyaluronate and tocopheryl acetate make this cream a good fit because they maintain hydration without adding extra oil. Additionally, tocopheryl acetate and ascorbic acid help provide mild support for breakouts while keeping the skin calm.
Scientific Reports, 2025Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.
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.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing SPF goes on as the last step of your morning skincare routine, right after your moisturizer. It protects your skin with sunscreen filters while keeping it hydrated and calm without feeling oily.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing spf during your morning routine before your sunscreen step, and save your retinol treatment for your evening routine. Using a gentle, hydrating sunscreen during the day helps protect your skin while it adjusts to nighttime retinol use without adding extra oiliness or irritation.
How often should I use this cream?
ISDIN Fusion Water is suitable for daily morning use as the final step of your skincare routine to provide hydration and sun protection without increasing oiliness. Its gentle formula is unlikely to cause irritation on acne-prone skin.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
ISDIN Fusion Water is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on acne-prone skin because it keeps skin hydrated and protected from the sun without adding extra oil. The formula has an excellent safety profile with soothing ingredients that help prevent irritation and breakouts.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
Co-encapsulation of alpha-tocopherol and alpha-tocopheryl acetate in nanostructured lipid carrier gel formulations significantly enhanced moisture retention up to 68% and improved skin elasticity in human volunteers compared to a solution gel.
Scientific Reports, 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, 2021Vitamin E in O/W and W/O emulsions significantly increased stratum corneum hydration and enhanced water-binding capacity, with an optimum concentration of 5%.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Encapsulation 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, 2008Maximal topical applications of 6% bemotrizinol in a model sunscreen formulation did not result in meaningful systemic exposure in humans.
Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2023A 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 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, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Polysilicone-15, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate Dicaprate, Tromethamine, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Disodium Edta, Peg-8, Tocopherol, Tropolone, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid
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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