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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 Zinc Oxide and Centella Asiatica Extract help defend against UV rays while soothing breakouts and blemishes. Moisturizing steps and lightweight formulas with Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid help control shine and balance hydration without clogging pores.

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. Zinc oxide and hyaluronic acid provide lightweight, non-greasy hydration and soothing protection that help keep shine and breakouts under control.

  1. 1
    make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream SuperiorAmazon$25.99

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays and blue light, offering moderate benefits for your acne and blemishes with soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract, while also providing balanced hydration for your oily skin thanks to ingredients like Xylitol.

  2. 2
    CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 SuperiorAmazon$14.97

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays while its ceramides and hyaluronic acid help hydrate and strengthen your oily skin barrier.

  3. 3
    EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 SuperiorAmazon$46.00

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays while its Niacinamide helps to calm inflammation and reduce oiliness, making it an excellent choice for your oily, acne-prone skin.

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

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays with SPF 30, while its oil-free formula, featuring Zinc Oxide and Aloe Barbadensis Juice, is exceptionally beneficial for your oily skin by providing hydration without clogging pores.

  5. 5
    innisfree Daily Mild Sunscreen SuperiorAmazon$18.00
  6. 6
    ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50+ SuperiorAmazon$46.00
  7. 7
    make p:rem UV Defense Me Daily Sun Fluid SPF 50+ PA++++ SuperiorAmazon$29.99
  8. 8
    d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen SuperiorAmazon$15.99
  9. 9
    d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50 SuperiorAmazon$18.99
  10. 10
    ZO庐 SKIN HEALTH Daily Sheer Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 SuperiorAmazon$74.99
  11. 11
    Purito Comfy Water Sun Block SuperiorAmazon$15.90
  12. 12
    Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 SuperiorAmazon$12.48
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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