SKIN AQUA Super Moisture UV Gel for dry skin
Hyaluronic Acid
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
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- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for dry skin; a few sunscreens fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 excellent moisturizing and UV protection for your dry skin, as hyaluronic acid and glycerin provide hydration while UV filters shield against sun damage.
- The formula is safe for your dry skin, containing no harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
- While providing good hydration and sun protection, the product could be enhanced with more emollient ingredients to fully address dryness and flakiness.
How to apply
- Apply this moisturizing sunscreen daily in your AM routine. Use it every morning as the final step of your skincare routine.
- Apply after your moisturizer and before putting on makeup. This ensures proper sun protection for your skin.
- Gently spread an even layer over your face and neck. Avoid rubbing too hard to keep your dry skin happy.
- Apply on completely dry skin for the best coverage and protection. Make sure your face is clean before application.
- Avoid the immediate eye area during application. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsThe SKIN AQUA Super Moisture UV Gel is highly praised for its ultra-lightweight, water-like texture that absorbs quickly and provides deep hydration, making it ideal for dry, normal, and combination skin types. Users with very oily skin or those living in highly humid climates occasionally report that it leaves a shiny or slightly greasy finish throughout the day.
Highlights
Lightweight watery texture Mostly Mentioned
- “feels like water like you're applying water in your skin”
- “lightweight texture absorbs quickly”
- “refreshing, water-light texture”
- “glides on to skin SO seamlessly”
Highly moisturizing Often Mentioned
- “provides intense hydration, making their skin feel plump”
- “keeps my skin moisturized”
- “hydrating texture offers a long-lasting comfortable feeling”
- “feels super moisturizing so i didn't need any moisturizer”
No white cast Often Mentioned
- “leaves no white cast which is perfect for people like me with dark skin”
- “does not leave any kind of white cast on the skin”
- “definitely white cast free”
- “suitable for POC as it had no white cast”
Great makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “worked well as a makeup base”
- “wears well under makeup without leaving a white cast”
- “creating a smooth canvas for foundation application”
- “my go to under makeup cause it's so thin”
Shiny or greasy finish Sometimes Noted
- “make me look way too shiny”
- “might leave a slight sheen on very oily complexions”
- “feels a little bit greasy throughout the day”
- “still have a bit of that slickness on your skin”
Strong alcohol scent Rarely Noted
- “has a very strong alcohol scent”
- “filled with alcohol and smells like alc”
- “first thing you'll notice is a really strong alcohol smell”
- “alcohol smell is a little bit less compared to the gel”
Unsuitable for oily skin Rarely Noted
- “might not be the best choice for very oily skin”
- “my oils do mix with the product over time”
- “can feel a thin layer over my face... approaching summer with humidity”
- “those with oily skin might not like it”
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Questions and answers
What makes SKIN AQUA Super Moisture UV Gel a great fit for dry skin?
This product is a great fit because it offers strong sun protection while hyaluronic acid and glycerin help keep your dry skin hydrated and comfortable. Its gentle formula is also safe and is unlikely to cause irritation. However, a product for dry skin can also benefit from richer oils and butters to fully address dryness and flakiness.
Which ingredients make this gel a good fit for dry skin?
Hyaluronic acid and glycerin make this gel a great fit for your dry skin by drawing in moisture to keep it hydrated and smooth. The formula is also very safe for dry skin and avoids harsh ingredients that might cause irritation.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for dry skin?
Hyaluronic acid draws moisture into dry skin, giving an immediate and lasting boost in hydration that helps smooth out fine lines and soften rough patches. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving overall skin smoothness and plumpness.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
What does Octinoxate do for dry skin?
Octinoxate provides sun protection, but a product for dry skin also needs rich, nourishing ingredients and heavy barrier protectors to keep skin soft and prevent moisture loss.
Where does this gel go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This moisturizing spf goes in the morning routine after your moisturizer. It helps keep your skin hydrated and safe from the sun without causing irritation.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this gel with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this gel in your morning routine after applying your retinol treatment to protect your skin and keep it hydrated throughout the day. Using a hydrating moisturizer alongside retinol helps reduce dryness and irritation while supporting your skin barrier.
How often should I use this gel?
You can use this moisturizing spf every morning as the final step of your daytime routine. Daily application helps keep your dry skin hydrated and shielded against sun damage throughout the day.
Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this gel clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This gel is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, as its hydrating formula is safe and free of harsh ingredients that typically cause irritation. It provides moisture and sun protection without heavy ingredients that block pores, though you may want to layer it with a richer cream if you need deeper softening for flakiness.
Is this gel fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A 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, 2017Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Replacing 20% of the chemical UV filter octyl methoxycinnamate with urucum oil in solid lipid nanoparticles maintained the skin protection factor without inducing toxic responses or significant skin penetration in human volunteers.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2018Liposomal encapsulation of octyl methoxycinnamate increases its safety, skin affinity, and in vivo solar photoprotection factor while slowing its release and enhancing retention in the stratum corneum compared to a conventional formulation.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013Encapsulation 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, 2011Oral and dermal administration of Uvinul A plus resulted in three major urinary metabolites accounting for 52% of the oral dose, with a very low estimated daily systemic exposure of 8.1-9.3 μg/d in volunteers not intentionally exposed.
International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 2020A 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, 2010Maximal topical applications of 6% bemotrizinol in a model sunscreen formulation did not result in meaningful systemic exposure in humans.
Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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