Derma-B Everyday Sun Block for oily skin
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Madecassoside
Tocopheryl Acetate
High
- HighOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for oily skin; a few sunscreens fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 oily skin, this product offers excellent sun protection with ingredients like homosalate and ethylhexyl salicylate to shield against UV rays, while Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract and Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract help manage oily shine and provide soothing hydration.
- Dimethicone and C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate contribute to a lightweight emollient feel, ensuring comfort without heaviness for your oily skin type.
- The formulation is safe for your skin, with no identified risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh or prohibited ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizing sunscreen daily in your AM routine. Reapply every two hours when exposed to direct sun.
- Apply this moisturizing sunscreen as the final step of your morning routine after your moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the moisturizing sunscreen over your face and neck, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Apply the moisturizing sunscreen onto clean, dry skin for the best protection and even coverage.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and discontinue use if any irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this sunscreen is highly regarded for its hydrating properties and ability to provide broad-spectrum protection without leaving a white cast, making it suitable for dry and combination skin. Some users with sensitive skin or eyes have reported mild irritation or stinging, and a few noted a strong fragrance or a slightly sticky finish.
Highlights
Great value size Mostly Mentioned
- “So affordable and lasts such a long time, making it great value.”
- “The generous size makes it perfect for protecting your neck, arms, and legs.”
- “For the price, you get a generous amount.”
- “This is the best bang for your buck.”
Hydrating and moisturizing Often Mentioned
- “It's so hydrating and absorbs beautifully!”
- “Keeps my skin moisturized while providing sun protection.”
- “Provides a light level of hydration without feeling heavy.”
- “It just feels pretty nourishing and not heavy.”
No white cast Often Mentioned
- “No white cast at all, which I really appreciate.”
- “Blends into the skin with little to no white cast.”
- “Leaves no white cast and doesn't have that heavy beach sunscreen scent.”
- “Absorbs quickly without stickiness or white cast.”
Lightweight fast absorption Sometimes Noted
- “I love how lightweight it feels!”
- “It's lightweight, fast-absorbing.”
- “The moment you rub it in, it melts into your skin.”
- “Absorbs beautifully onto skin.”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “The scent is quite strong—hard to describe, but definitely noticeable.”
- “The overwhelmingly strong scent.”
- “The scent isn't my favorite either.”
- “It's a scent I'm not particularly fond of as it's quite overpowering.”
Eye stinging Rarely Noted
- “Stings like crazy when applied near the eyes.”
- “There's a slight tingling sensation around the eyes.”
- “If you have sensitive eyes... only use this sunscreen on your body.”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Caused itching and a burning sensation on my skin.”
- “Broke out in hives right after applying it.”
- “As time passes, it starts to trigger itching.”
- “The area where I used it starts to feel itchy and tingly.”
Sticky finish Rarely Noted
- “After applying it, there's a very slight sticky feeling.”
- “Feels a bit sticky and greasy until it sets.”
- “During the height of summer, it can feel slightly sticky and rich.”
- “Some people might find it a bit on the oily side.”
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Questions and answers
What makes Derma-B Everyday Sun Block a great fit for oily skin?
Derma-B Everyday Sun Block is a great fit for oily skin because cucumber extract helps manage oily shine while providing soothing hydration, and lightweight ingredients ensure comfort without feeling heavy. Chemical filters in the formula shield against UV rays and are unlikely to cause irritation.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024
Which ingredients make this sunscreen a good fit for oily skin?
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract and Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract make this sunscreen a great fit for oily skin by helping manage oily shine and providing soothing hydration. Additionally, ingredients like dimethicone and C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate provide a lightweight, comfortable feel without heaviness.
What does Avobenzone do for oily skin?
Avobenzone helps protect oily skin from sun damage by absorbing ultraviolet rays, but because it is an organic filter, it needs to be paired with oil-controlling ingredients and a lightweight texture to keep your skin feeling fresh and shine-free.
What does Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid do for oily skin?
Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid is a water-soluble sunscreen ingredient that helps protect your skin from UV rays while typically feeling lighter on oily skin than heavy creams. Because it works best in water-based formulas, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-controlling ingredients to keep greasy areas balanced and shine-free.
Where does this sunscreen go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This sunscreen goes as the last step of your morning skincare routine, right after your moisturizer. It provides lightweight sun protection and soothing hydration that helps manage oily shine without feeling heavy.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this sunscreen in the morning as the last step after your moisturizer when using retinol at night. It is safe for your skin with a low risk of irritation, and applying it daily protects your skin while you use retinol treatments.
How often should I use this sunscreen?
This sunscreen is a great fit for your oily skin and is well-suited for daily use in your morning routine. It provides reliable sun protection while helping manage shine and keeping your skin comfortable without feeling heavy.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This product is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as its lightweight formula feels comfortable without heaviness and contains cucumber extract to help manage oily shine. Chemical sunscreens of this type show minimal risks of irritation or skin disruption for most people.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024
Is this sunscreen fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Transgenic cucumber expressing poly-γ-glutamic acid synthesis genes increased water content by 6-14%, reduced water loss by 11-12%, decreased facial wrinkles and roughness by 19.58% and 24.97%, decreased skin melanin by 5.27%, and improved facial elasticity in human skin and zebrafish compared to controls.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024The application of a sunscreen formulation containing ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, ethylhexyl salicylate, methyl anthranilate, and octocrylene does not significantly affect critical acne-related species such as Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis, refuting the induction of facial dysbiosis in men.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024Chemical sunscreens containing avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, and octisalate showed no to minimal risks of dermal irritation, sensitization, photo-allergy, and photo-irritation in human subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025Encapsulation 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, 2008A 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, 1994A 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 application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical 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, 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, 2021Topical 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, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Octocrylene, Cetearyl Olivate, Myristoyl Palmitoyl Oxostearamide Arachamide Mea, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Madecassoside, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyacrylate-13, Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Peg-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyisobutene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 2-Hexanediol
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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