Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen for oily skin
Zinc Oxide
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Squalane
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract Shea Butter Extract
TocopherolAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for oily skin; other sunscreens fit it 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
- Offers moderate suitability for your oily skin, as zinc oxide and squalane provide lightweight hydration and potential oil regulation, though urea may pose a slight irritation risk.
- The formula offers excellent sun protection with zinc oxide and general hydration from glycerin, but it does not directly target concerns about oily shine.
- The product is generally safe for your skin, with minimal risk of irritation.
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
★3.9Overall rating based on 2.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this mineral sunscreen is highly recommended for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin due to its ultra-lightweight, serum-like texture that provides a natural, non-greasy finish without clogging pores. Many users with diverse skin tones report no white cast. However, a moderate number of users experienced skin reactions or breakouts, and some found the quantity to be small for the price.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “glides over skin like a serum”
- “incredibly lightweight and easy on”
- “absorbs fast into my skin without any greasy feeling”
- “very silky feeling”
Good under makeup Often Mentioned
- “works well under makeup”
- “makeup went on super normal again no peeling”
- “offers makeup the perfect amount of tack”
No white cast Often Mentioned
- “no white cast on my skin tone”
- “undetectable sunscreen”
- “starts white but rubs in completely”
- “sheer, luminous version”
Non-greasy finish Sometimes Noted
- “soft, non-sticky, natural-looking finish”
- “dried down... looks less dewy”
- “not greasy at all”
Price vs quantity Sometimes Noted
- “price tag may seem a bit steep”
- “wish it was a little bit more affordable”
- “go through this pretty quickly”
Skin reactions Sometimes Noted
- “developing a reaction... redness and rash”
- “broke out with an allergic reaction”
- “caused tiny bumps all over”
Not water-resistant Rarely Noted
- “not water resistant”
- “would not be the perfect formula for sports”
- “reapply right after you get out of the water”
Runny consistency Rarely Noted
- “super super watery”
- “separates a little bit”
- “very very runny... less is not more”
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Questions and answers
How well does Summer Fridays ShadeDrops work for oily skin?
Summer Fridays ShadeDrops works moderately well for oily skin, offering lightweight hydration and sun protection, though urea may pose a slight irritation risk and it does not directly target oily shine. Sunscreens for oily skin need ingredients that balance oil levels and provide lightweight hydration without heaviness.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Dermatology Online Journal, 2013
Which ingredients make this sunscreen a good fit for oily skin?
Zinc oxide and squalane help make this sunscreen an average fit for oily skin by providing lightweight hydration and helping to balance oil levels, though other products for this skin type need ingredients that more directly target oily shine and avoid potentially irritating components like urea.
What does Zinc Oxide do for oily skin?
Zinc oxide helps calm oily and breakout-prone skin by reducing redness and targeting bacteria that cause blemishes. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may help balance skin oil production.
What does Argan Oil do for oily skin?
Argan oil may be too heavy for oily skin, as it can feel too rich and potentially clog pores. Oily skin needs lightweight ingredients that help control excess oil and keep the face balanced without adding extra shine.
Where does this sunscreen go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This sunscreen goes as the last step in your morning routine, right after your moisturizer. It is generally safe for your skin with minimal risk of irritation, though a product for oily skin works best when it also directly targets shine.
Can I use this sunscreen with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this sunscreen in the morning after your moisturizer, while saving your retinol for your evening routine. This sunscreen is generally safe for your skin, though an oily skin routine needs a product that directly targets shine and excess oil.
How often should I use this sunscreen?
Apply this sunscreen every morning as the final step in your daytime routine. An average fit for oily skin requires lightweight hydration and ingredients that help control shine.
Can this sunscreen clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This sunscreen is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it provides lightweight hydration and is generally safe with a minimal risk of irritation. However, it does not directly target oily shine, so oily skin often needs a formula with oil-absorbing ingredients and mattifying agents to stay clear and balanced.
Is this sunscreen fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol).
What the research says
Biomimetic 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, 2025A 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, 2017Urea is a safe and effective dermatologic therapy with wide-ranging clinical utility for various skin conditions and minimal, non-systemic side effects based on a review of the clinical literature.
Dermatology Online Journal, 2013Nels 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, 2016A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025Topical application of an argan oil NLC-based hydrogel formulation increased skin hydration in healthy volunteers over a one-month period through a synergistic effect of NLC occlusion and argan oil hydration.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014Incorporating allantoin into argan oil enriched liposomes improved its accumulation in the dermis (~8.7μg/cm(2)) and permeation through the skin (~33μg/cm(2)) compared to conventional liposomes, water dispersion, and a commercial gel.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2016Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Topical 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
Zinc Oxide, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Glycerin, Caramel, Polyester-5, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract Shea Butter Extract, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Ethyl Ferulate, Urea, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
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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