Best sunscreens and spf moisturizers for dry skin
What makes a good sunscreen for dry skin
Sunscreens with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide defend against UV rays, while moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid help relieve dryness and tightness. Additional steps and products with ceramides and centella asiatica extract support skin barrier health to keep dry skin feeling soft and smooth.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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. Mineral UV filters and soothing plant extracts defend against the sun while deeply hydrating and calming dry, flaky skin.
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d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen
Why we picked it. This final step in your morning routine defends against UV rays while providing exceptional hydration for your dry skin, thanks to ingredients like Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Centella Asiatica Extract.
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d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
Why we picked it. This final step in your AM routine defends against UV rays while providing exceptional hydration for your dry skin, thanks to moisturizing ingredients like Glycerin and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid.
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Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun+
Why we picked it. This final step in your morning routine defends against UV rays while providing exceptional hydration for your dry skin, thanks to moisturizing ingredients like Glycerin and barrier-repairing Ceramides.
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Torriden DIVE-IN Mild Sunscreen
Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays while providing exceptional hydration for your dry skin, thanks to its blend of multiple hyaluronic acid derivatives and ceramides that work synergistically to restore your skin's barrier.
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thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
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Thinksport Kids Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
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Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF50+
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innisfree Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen
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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30
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innisfree Daily Sensitive Sunscreen
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Badger Sport Sunscreen SPF 40
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Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream
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Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer
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AXIS-Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen
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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen
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Dear, Klairs All-day Airy Sunscreen
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Est茅e Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant 24H-Moisture Creme SPF 15
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Vanicream Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
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Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30
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Thinksport SPF 50 Clear Zinc Sunscreen
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su:m37 Sun-away Multi Effect Sun Block AD
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Australian Gold Botanical Lotion SPF 30
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Real Barrier Mild Sun Cream
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Kate Somerville Daily Deflector Mineral Sunscreen
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Pyunkang Yul Calming Sun Cream
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make p:rem UV Defense Me. Calming Sun Cream SPF 50
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House of HUR Weightless Sun Fluid
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Est茅e Lauder DayWear Moisturizer
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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion
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Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
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Dr Sebagh Sun & City Protection SPF 50+
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COSRX Shield Fit All Green Comfort Sun
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ZO庐 SKIN HEALTH Daily Sheer Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
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Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Age Correct SPF50+
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Babo Botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF 30
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su:m37 Dear Homme Perfect Sun Block
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Kopari Bright As Day Sheer Mineral Sunscreen
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Water-Fit Sun Serum
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Altruist SPF 50 Sunscreen
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Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++
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belif UV Protector Multi Sunscreen+
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make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
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SKIN1004 Centella Air-Fit Suncream Light
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Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
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Rom&nd Zero Sun Clean 01 Fresh
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INNISFREE True Mild Cica Sunscreen
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Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
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TIZO AM Replenish Non-tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
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Shangpree Phyto Essence UV Sunscreen
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Purito Comfy Water Sun Block
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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
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NATURIUM Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50
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Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
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Eucerin Sun Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
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innisfree Daily Mild Sunscreen
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Beauty of Joseon Rice Relief Sun Cream
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make p:rem UV Defense Me Daily Sun Fluid SPF 50+ PA++++
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Holika Holika Aloe Soothing Essence Waterproof Sun Cream SPF50+
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Derma-B Everyday Sun Block
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ISDIN Fusion Water
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CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30
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Sun Bum Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
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Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ Sub-D/Neck
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CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
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numbuzin Clear Filter Sun Essence
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ISDIN Fusion Water MAGIC SPF 50
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EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
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Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen
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CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen
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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
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Juice Beauty SPF 30 Oil-Free Moisturizer
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EltaMD UV Replenish Broad-Spectrum SPF 44
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Av猫ne Mineral Ultra-Light Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+
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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel
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Torriden Dive-In Moisture Sun Cream
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TOCOBO Cica Calming Sun Serum
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HERA Sun Mate Daily
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RoC Multi Correxion 5 in 1 Chest, Neck, and Face Moisturizer Cream
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AHC Aqua Rich Sun Cream
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Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF50+
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Dermalogica Invisible Physical Defense SPF30
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Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Day Cream
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Laneige Radian-C Sun Cream
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Some By Mi Truecica Mineral 100 Calming Sunscreen
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SKIN1004 Soothing Sun Milk
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Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50
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EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
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Clarins Extra-Firming Jour SPF 15
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MDSolarSciences Mineral Cr猫me SPF 50
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Colorescience Total Protection Face Shield
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Vichy Capital Soleil
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Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airfit Daily Sunscreen
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Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
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make p:rem UV Defense Me Daily Sun Fluid
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30
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Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+
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Neutrogena Triple Age Repair Moisturizer SPF 25
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iS Clinical Eclipse SPF 50+
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No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream SPF 30
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Bare Republic Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion
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Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Photo-Brightening Moisturizer
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Darphin Intral Environmental Lightweight Shield SPF 50
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Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid For Face
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CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF50
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum with Sunscreen SPF 50
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Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer with SPF 30
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Dr. Ceuracle Hyal Reyouth Moist Sun
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Babyganics SPF 50 Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
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Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Photo-Brightening Moisturizer SPF 30
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d'Alba Piedmont UV Essence Waterfull+
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Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50
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ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica
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SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50
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RoC BARRIER RENEW AM MOISTURIZER SPF 30
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Purito Daily Go-To Sunscreen
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Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50
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Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
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e.l.f. Holy Hydration! Face Cream
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Benton Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream
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Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
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Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 50
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Olay Regenerist Whip Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 40
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ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream
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Some By Mi V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen
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Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist
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ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50+
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Olay Regenerist Whip Face Moisturizer SPF 25
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Hydra Daily Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50
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SKIN AQUA UV Super Moisture Gel
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Cetaphil Redness Relieving Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 40
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CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
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Rodial SPF 50 Drops
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d'Alba Piedmont Uvessence Sun Cream
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Black Girl Sunscreen Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
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Garnier SkinActive Vitamin C 2in1 Brightening Serum Cream SPF 25
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 100
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Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Waterproof Sun Milk
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belif UV Protector Daily Sunscreen Gel
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EltaMD UV Pure Broad-Spectrum SPF 47
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SoltreeBundle Aloe Sun Cream SPF50/PA+++
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TOCOBO Bio Watery Sun Cream
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Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen
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Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV
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BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream SPF 30
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Laneige Watery Sun Cream
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Mediheal N.M.F Water Drop Daily Sun Serum
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COOLA Full Spectrum 360掳 Mineral Sun Silk Cr猫me SPF 30
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SOME BY MI Yuja Niacin Mineral 100 Brightening Sun Cream
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Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60
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Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50
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Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion Sunscreen
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Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion
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Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60+
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Nacific Sun Essence
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Eve Lom Daily Protection SPF 50
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COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
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Purito Wonder Releaf Centella Daily Sun Lotion
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CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion
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No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
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SKIN AQUA UV Super Moisture Milk
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COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen
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ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Tone Up Sunscreen
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Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer
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Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50
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DRMTLGY Broad Spectrum SPF 45
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KraveBeauty Beet The Sun
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Clinique Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator
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Sun Bum Mineral Face Stick SPF 50
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COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+
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SKIN AQUA Super Moisture UV Gel
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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios
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Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen
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Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20
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Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen
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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50
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APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Sunscreen
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Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Day Cream
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d'Alba UV Essence Waterfull+
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make p:rem UV Defense Me No Sebum Sun Cream
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No7 Lift & Luminate Day Cream
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EltaMD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50
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Clinique Super City Block Ultra Protection SPF 40
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Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen
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Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum
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Elixir Day Care Revolution
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rom&nd Zero Sun Clean
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ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen & Moisturizing Cleanser
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Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula
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Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen
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Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advanced Sun Cream SPF 50+
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Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
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Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50+
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Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
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Supergoop! Glow Screen
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Dior Solar The Protective Creme SPF 50
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Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40
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Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF 30
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La Mer The SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid
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CNP Laboratory Propolis Moisture Sun
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innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen
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Neutrogena Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen
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Cl茅 de Peau Beaut茅 UV Protective Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
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Hyggee Real Sun Cream SPF50+
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Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+
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Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick
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Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50
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NEOGEN Dermalogy Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen
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Lanc么me R茅nergie Lift Multi-Action Ultra Moisturizer SPF 30
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Hydrating Suncream SPF 50
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Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum
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Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel
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Ma:nyo Our Vegan Basic Daily Sun Cream
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Dr. Jart+ Every Sunday Sun Stick
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Naked Sundays Hydrating Glow Mist
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Neutrogena Age Shield Face Lotion Sunscreen SPF 110
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Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer
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MISSHA All Around Safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk
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Glossier invisible shield
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Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk
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Eucerin Photoaging Control Sun Fluid SPF 50
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PanOxyl AM Oil Control Moisturizer
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Coppertone Every Tone Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
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Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42
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d'Alba Piedmont UV Essence Waterfull Sun Cream
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Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer SPF 15
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Neutrogena Sheer Zinc
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Lanc么me UV Expert Aquagel Defense Primer & Moisturizer SPF 50
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Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
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Kopari Sunglaze Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen SPF 42
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iUNIK Centella Calming Daily Sunscreen
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SKIN1004 Centella Air-Fit Suncream
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Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control SPF50+
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen
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Neutrogena Sport Face Sunscreen
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Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Retinol + Vitamin C Dark Spot Corrector
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DOT & KEY WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN
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Vaseline Even Tone
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RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Moisturizer
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Algenist Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
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Biore UV Face Milk SPF50+ PA++++
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Hera Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof Sunscreen
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Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk
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Eucerin Anti-Pigment Day Cream SPF30
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Trader Joe's Enrich Moisturizing Face Lotion
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NIVEA Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+
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celimax Oil Control Light Sunscreen
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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Moisturizer SPF 30
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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Moisturizer
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Supergoop! Glow Oil
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Av猫ne Ultra Fluid
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Jack Black Oil-Free Sun Guard SPF 45
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control Fluid SPF 50+
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Clear Essence Medicated Fade Cr猫me
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Equate Sport Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
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RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer
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Heliocare 360掳 Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+
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Hera Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk
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Biore UV Perfect Milk
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NIVEA MEN
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Av猫ne Hydrance+
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Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30
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Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturiser
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NIVEA UV Deep Protect & Care Gel
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Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Sunscreen
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mixsoon Centella Sun Cream
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Av猫ne Cleanance
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Neutrogena sun fresh derm care
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Eucerin Sun Gel-crema Oil Control FPS 50+
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Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Face Serum SPF 60
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Neutrogena clear face
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
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Biore UV Aqua Rich
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Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF 50
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Standard Procedure Sunscreen
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Biore Aqua Rich UV
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Neutrogena Beach Defense
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Biore Aqua Rich
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Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion
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L'Or茅al Bright Reveal
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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