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Best sunscreens and spf moisturizers for acne-prone skin

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

What makes a good sunscreen for acne-prone skin

Sunscreens and daily sun protection steps with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide help defend against UV rays and prevent breakouts. Moisturizing steps and protectants with niacinamide, madecassoside, and centella asiatica extract help calm the skin and fade post-acne marks without clogging pores.

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, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid help shield against UV rays while calming breakouts and hydrating your skin without clogging pores.

  1. 1
    d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen SuperiorAmazon$15.99

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays while providing exceptional benefits for your acne and blemishes through ingredients like Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract, which also cater to your combination skin by offering hydration without greasiness.

  2. 2
    ZO® SKIN HEALTH Daily Sheer Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 SuperiorAmazon$74.99

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays and is particularly beneficial for your combination skin, thanks to ingredients like Glycerin which provides hydration without clogging pores.

  3. 3
    d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50 SuperiorAmazon$18.99

    Why we picked it. This final step in your AM routine defends against UV damage with exceptional benefits for your combination skin, thanks to ingredients like Madecassoside and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid which also help manage breakouts.

  4. 4
    Juice Beauty SPF 30 Oil-Free Moisturizer SuperiorAmazon$34.00

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays while providing hydration for your combination skin, thanks to ingredients like Zinc Oxide and Sodium Hyaluronate, which also help to soothe and prevent breakouts.

  5. 5
    EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 SuperiorAmazon$46.00
  6. 6
    make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream SuperiorAmazon$25.99
  7. 7
    La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 SuperiorAmazon$24.99
  8. 8
    CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 SuperiorAmazon$14.97
  9. 9
    Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen SuperiorAmazon$15.90
  10. 10
    make p:rem UV Defense Me Daily Sun Fluid SPF 50+ PA++++ SuperiorAmazon$29.99
  11. 11
    Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 HighAmazon$12.48
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. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, 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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