Biore UV Face Milk SPF50+ PA++++ for oily skin
Zinc Oxide
Cyclopentasiloxane
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Dimethicone
Superior
- SuperiorOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
One of the best sunscreens for oily skin.
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
- Excellent suitability for your oily skin is provided by talc and BHT, which mattify and control sebum, respectively, while offering robust UV protection with zinc oxide and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate.
- The formula also addresses oily shine effectively through the inclusion of talc and polymethylsilsesquioxane, which absorb excess oil.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like tocopherol and sodium hyaluronate.
How to apply
- Apply this sunscreen during your AM routine every single day. Reapply every two hours if you are staying outdoors.
- Apply the sunscreen as the final step of your morning skincare routine after your moisturizer. Allow your moisturizer to absorb fully before putting it on.
- Squeeze a generous amount and pat it gently all over your face and neck. Avoid rubbing the product harshly into your skin.
- Apply the sunscreen directly onto dry skin to ensure it forms an even and protective layer against the sun.
- Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes and stop using it if any irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsThis sunscreen is highly praised for its exceptional oil control and powdery matte finish, making it a favorite for oily and combination skin types. A very large amount of data suggests this product is a holy grail for many. It is noted to be lightweight and works well under makeup. Some users find it too drying for dry skin and it can leave a white cast on darker skin tones.
Highlights
Excellent oil control Mostly Mentioned
- “controls oil perfectly”
- “best for oily skin”
- “prevents sebum breakthrough”
- “stayed matte for hours”
Powdery matte finish Mostly Mentioned
- “powdery matte finish”
- “no shine at all”
- “velvety look”
- “keeps face matte all day”
Good makeup base Often Mentioned
- “works as a primer”
- “makeup sits beautifully”
- “smooths skin texture”
- “prevents makeup sliding”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “runny milk texture”
- “absorbs instantly”
- “feels like nothing”
- “very thin liquid”
Can be drying Often Mentioned
- “clings to dry patches”
- “too drying for winter”
- “skin felt tight”
- “emphasizes flakiness”
Leaves white cast Often Mentioned
- “noticeable white cast”
- “looks pale/ghostly”
- “bad for dark skin”
- “requires rubbing in”
Water resistant Sometimes Noted
- “survived hot yoga”
- “good for humidity”
- “didn't melt off”
- “waterproof formula”
Alcohol scent Sometimes Noted
- “strong alcohol smell”
- “smells like vodka”
- “scent is overpowering”
- “stings eyes slightly”
Small size Sometimes Noted
- “tiny bottle (30ml)”
- “finished too quickly”
- “expensive for size”
- “wish it was bigger”
Hard to remove Rarely Noted
- “needs oil cleanser”
- “hard to wash off”
- “water resistant residue”
- “requires double cleansing”
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Questions and answers
What makes Bioré UV Face Milk SPF50+ PA++++ one of the best fits for oily skin?
This sunscreen is one of the best fits for your oily skin because talc and polymethylsilsesquioxane absorb excess oil to control shiny skin, while zinc oxide and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate provide strong sun protection. It also has a very safe profile without harsh ingredients, and includes tocopherol and sodium hyaluronate to keep your skin calm and comfortable.
Which ingredients make this sunscreen a good fit for oily skin?
Talc and polymethylsilsesquioxane make this sunscreen a great fit for your oily skin by absorbing excess oil and controlling shine. Additionally, zinc oxide and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate provide robust UV protection.
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 Cyclopentasiloxane do for oily skin?
Cyclopentasiloxane gives skincare products a silky feel and helps them spread easily over oily skin without clogging pores or leaving a heavy layer behind. Because it absorbs very little through the skin, it is unlikely to cause irritation or make your face feel greasy.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This product is applied in the morning as the final step of your skincare routine, right after your moisturizer. It provides robust sun protection while helping to control oily shine with talc and polymethylsilsesquioxane.
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 helps protect your oily skin from the sun without mixing strong active ingredients at the same time.
How often should I use it?
You should apply this sunscreen every morning as the final step of your morning skincare routine. It is gentle and safe for daily use on oily skin.
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 because it contains oil-absorbing ingredients like talc and polymethylsilsesquioxane that help keep shine under control. It does not cause purging since it lacks exfoliating acids.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Liposomal 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, 2013Para-hydroxycinnamic acid alone or combined with niacinamide significantly mitigates ultraviolet-induced erythema, barrier disruption, and surface inflammatory biomarkers in female panelists compared to placebo and octinoxate.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 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, 2025Nels 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, 2016Oral 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, 2020Topical 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, 2019Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007
Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Alcohol, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lauryl Methacrylate Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Isopropyl Palmitate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Talc, Glycerin, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysilicone-9, Peg-3 Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Peg-32, Styrene Stearyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Methicone, Bht, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ci 77891
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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