rom&nd Zero Sun Clean for acne-prone skin
Zinc Oxide
Titanium Dioxide
Niacinamide
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Camellia Sinensis ExtractAverage
- SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other sunscreens fit it 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
- Offers excellent UV protection for your combination skin due to high concentrations of diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate and ethylhexylglycerin, while Sea Water and Abies Sibirica Oil provide humectant and anti-inflammatory benefits respectively. Tocopherol Vitamin E also offers general skincare support, but these ingredients are not specialized for directly treating your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The formulation is safe for your combination skin, as it lacks prohibited or harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Apply this sunscreen every morning as the final step of your skincare routine. Reapply every two hours if you are outdoors for best protection against breakouts.
- Apply the sunscreen after your moisturizer and before applying any makeup. Let it absorb completely ⏱ before going outside.
- Take a nickel-sized amount and gently pat it evenly across your face and neck. Avoid rubbing aggressively to keep your combination skin calm.
- Apply the sunscreen on clean, dry skin to ensure an even protective layer. This helps manage excess shine without clogging your pores.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a quick patch test before first use. Stop using it if you notice any irritation and consult a specialist.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsThis sunscreen is highly regarded for its lightweight, lotion-like texture that absorbs quickly without greasiness or a white cast, making it suitable for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. It is frequently noted for being hydrating and leaving a natural finish. Some users with sensitive skin have experienced irritation due to essential oils and fragrance.
Highlights
Lightweight, non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
- “It's super lightweight, absorbs quickly, and doesn't feel greasy at all.”
- “It has an elegant lotion texture that's non-sticky”
- “feels fresh and lightweight, blends into the skin relatively quick”
- “doesn't have that typical greasy feel that many sunscreens have”
Hydrating, moisturizing Often Mentioned
- “It's hydrating enough for my skin type that I can skip a moisturizer”
- “feels hydrating and doesn't pill, which I absolutely love”
- “Comfortably moisturizing sunscreen ideal for dry skin”
- “hydrating without being sticky”
No white cast Often Mentioned
- “It doesn't leave any white cast too.”
- “doesn't leave you looking ghostly white”
- “no whitecast. It's pretty affordable too”
- “doesn't leave any white cast on the skin”
Good under makeup Sometimes Noted
- “works well under makeup and doesn't leave a white cast”
- “provides an excellent base for a smooth makeup application”
- “doesn't cause foundation to pill”
- “I apply it before makeup and layer my foundation right on top.”
Contains essential oils Sometimes Noted
- “I just wish there were no essential oils in this sunscreen.”
- “I would want it to be unscented.”
- “why do they feel the need to include essential oils in the formula especially CLOVE OIL”
- “Although it has a strong scent, it quickly dissipates”
Can get shiny Rarely Noted
- “As time passes, it does get a bit oily”
- “The only thing is that the glow keeps shining throughout the day”
- “This kinda gives me a lot of shine and a little bit of a grip once applied”
- “I usually followed it with a powder.”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin”
- “It contains a bunch of common irritants... might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive.”
- “My only wish is that it could be a bit more sensitive-skin friendly”
- “Irritation potential: high.”
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Questions and answers
How well does rom&nd Zero Sun Clean work for acne-prone skin?
This sunscreen works reasonably well for acne-prone skin, though other sunscreens fit this skin type better because they directly target breakouts and blemishes with specialized ingredients like niacinamide and zinc oxide. It protects against the sun safely without clogging pores, but a sunscreen for this skin needs dedicated blemish-clearing ingredients to truly excel.
Which ingredients make this sunscreen a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, and niacinamide help this sunscreen fit acne-prone skin. Sunscreens that rate higher for this skin also need ingredients that actively target breakouts and control oil without clogging pores.
What does Zinc Oxide do for acne-prone skin?
Zinc oxide helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing breakouts, redness, and the bacteria linked to pimples. Studies show that using it on your skin is generally safe and unlikely to cause irritation.
What does Titanium Dioxide do for acne-prone skin?
Titanium dioxide sits on the surface of your skin to block UV rays without sinking in, which is generally safe for acne-prone skin. However, a product for this skin type needs extra soothing ingredients and oil control to help manage breakouts.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2001
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This sunscreen goes as the last step of your morning routine, after your moisturizer. An ideal sunscreen for acne-prone skin also includes ingredients that directly target blemishes and breakouts.
Can I use this sunscreen with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this sunscreen during your morning routine as the final step after your moisturizer and before makeup. This product is unlikely to cause irritation, but acne-prone skin works best with sunscreens that include specialized ingredients for clearing breakouts and blemishes.
How often should I use it?
You can use this sunscreen every morning as the final step of your daytime routine to protect your skin from the sun. This product works for acne-prone skin, though it is not specialized for directly treating breakouts; sunscreens for this skin work best when they also include ingredients that specifically target blemishes and calm redness.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
Rom&nd Zero Sun Clean works for acne-prone skin, but it is not specialized for directly treating breakouts. An acne-prone product needs soothing ingredients and pore-clearing agents like salicylic acid to keep skin clear.
Is this sunscreen fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical 0.5% hyaluronic-ZnO nanogel applied twice daily reduced inflammatory-lesion counts by 58% at week four in human subjects compared to baseline without causing erythema.
Biomedicines, 2025Nels cream achieved a similar reduction in inflammatory and noninflammatory lesion counts compared to 5% benzoyl peroxide in acne vulgaris patients, but caused significantly fewer side-effects such as peeling and dryness.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2000Topically applied coated and uncoated zinc oxide nanoparticles under flexing and massage are retained in the stratum corneum with no significant penetration into the viable epidermis and no cellular toxicity in human skin.
Nanomedicine, 2016Microfine titanium dioxide does not penetrate human skin when formulated in an oil-in-water emulsion with the pigment dispersed in the aqueous phase, compared to oily dispersions and liposomal encapsulation which allow deeper skin penetration.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000Replacing microsized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with nanoparticles in sunscreens eliminates opaqueness and alters UV protection balance while inducing (photo)cyto- and genotoxicity and penetrating viable skin layers during long-term exposures.
Nanotechnology, Science and Applications, 2011Microfine zinc oxide and titanium dioxide do not penetrate the stratum corneum of porcine skin in vitro, indicating that their use in sunscreens does not pose a health risk from internal exposure.
Toxicology in Vitro, 2006Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005A 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 green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
Why other sunscreens fit acne-prone skin better
Retinyl palmitate ethosomal hydrogel reduced non-inflammatory and total acne lesion counts significantly better than marketed tretinoin while improving tolerability with minimal skin irritation in patients with acne vulgaris.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles selectively inhibited C. acnes, outperformed erythromycin in preclinical acne models, and safely reduced acne lesions and redness in a clinical trial.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2025Topical 0.5% hyaluronic-ZnO nanogel applied twice daily reduced inflammatory-lesion counts by 58% at week four in human subjects compared to baseline without causing erythema.
Biomedicines, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Mica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Abies Sibirica Oil, Tocopherol Vitamin E, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Sea Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower, Clove Oil Leaf, Butylene Glycol, Pogostemon Cablin Oil Leaf, Chamomilla Recutita Oil Flower, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Tromethamine
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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