Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ for acne-prone skin
Zinc Oxide
Titanium Dioxide
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Mandarin Orange Peel Oil
Tocopherol
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- LowCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for acne-prone skin; the sunscreens alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 UV protection due to zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, but the Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate Dicaprate may be too emollient for the oily areas of your combination skin, providing only partial benefits for your primary concern of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- While the formula is free of harsh ingredients and unlikely to cause irritation on your combination skin, it lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address your acne concerns.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Apply this sunscreen every morning as the final step of your skincare routine. Reapply every two hours if you are outdoors for best protection against breakouts.
- Apply the sunscreen after your moisturizer and before applying any makeup. Let it absorb completely ⏱ before going outside.
- Take a nickel-sized amount and gently pat it evenly across your face and neck. Avoid rubbing aggressively to keep your combination skin calm.
- Apply the sunscreen on clean, dry skin to ensure an even protective layer. This helps manage excess shine without clogging your pores.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a quick patch test before first use. Stop using it if you notice any irritation and consult a specialist.
People Say
★4.1Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsThis mineral sunscreen is highly regarded for its matte finish and non-irritating formula, making it a popular choice for those with oily and acne-prone skin. Many users appreciate its effectiveness in preventing breakouts and providing reliable sun protection. However, a significant number of users with dry skin find it to be drying, and those with darker skin tones frequently report a noticeable white cast that is difficult to blend.
Highlights
Leaves white cast Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves a white cast”
- “thick, whitish tinge”
- “prominent color difference”
- “looks ghostly”
Matte finish Often Mentioned
- “leaves a lightweight, shine-free finish”
- “gave me a nice semi matte finish”
- “absorbs excess sebum”
- “great for oily t-zone”
Non-irritating Often Mentioned
- “didn't break me out”
- “no skin irritation”
- “good for sensitive skin”
Drying for skin Often Mentioned
- “make my skin feel quite dry”
- “suck out any leftover moisture”
- “felt dehydrated”
- “not moisturizing enough”
Effective protection Sometimes Noted
- “do not get burned”
- “came home without burns”
- “reliable sun protection”
- “protects from UVA and UVB”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells nice”
- “bright, citrus-y scent”
- “scent isn't too strong”
- “energizing and nice”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “expensive for what it is”
- “lot more expensive than Biore”
- “pricey for 50ml”
- “wish it was cheaper”
Thick texture Sometimes Noted
- “takes a long time to blend”
- “noticeably thicker and heavier”
- “hard to evenly spread”
- “requires rubbing”
Secure packaging Rarely Noted
- “solid lid with satisfying snap”
- “no leaks”
- “great shape for travelling”
- “good size”
Citrus oils Rarely Noted
- “citrus oils... not safe”
- “can desensitize you”
- “strong scent might be an issue”
- “contains essential oils”
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Questions and answers
Why is Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Mineral Sunscreen a weak match for acne-prone skin?
This sunscreen is a weak match because, although it offers strong sun protection with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, it lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address acne and breakouts. Sunscreens for acne-prone skin need to be exceptionally safe with no risk of irritation, effectively address blemishes with quality ingredients like Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, or Centella Asiatica, and provide hydration and protection without clogging pores or feeling too heavy.
Which ingredients make this sunscreen a poor fit for acne-prone skin?
This sunscreen is a weak match for your acne-prone skin because the butylene glycol dicaprylate dicaprate may be too rich for oily areas, and the formula lacks targeted ingredients like niacinamide or centella asiatica to help clear breakouts.
What does Zinc Oxide do for acne-prone skin?
Zinc oxide helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing breakouts, redness, and the bacteria linked to pimples. Studies show that using it on your skin is generally safe and unlikely to cause irritation.
What does Titanium Dioxide do for acne-prone skin?
Titanium dioxide sits on the surface of your skin to block UV rays without sinking in, which is generally safe for acne-prone skin. However, a product for this skin type needs extra soothing ingredients and oil control to help manage breakouts.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2001
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This sunscreen goes as the last step of your morning skincare routine, right after your moisturizer. Because this product is a weak match for your breakouts, an acne-prone routine needs a sunscreen that is lightweight, oil-free, and contains targeted clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide.
Can I use this sunscreen with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this sunscreen in the morning as the final step after your moisturizer and before makeup. While it offers good sun protection, this type of product needs a lighter, oil-free formula with blemish-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to properly care for acne-prone skin.
How often should I use it?
You can use this sunscreen every morning as the final step of your daytime routine to protect against UV rays. While it provides good sun protection, it lacks targeted ingredients to actively clear blemishes, so acne-prone skin needs a lightweight, non-greasy formula containing ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help control breakouts.
Can this sunscreen clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This sunscreen is a weak match for your skin because certain ingredients may feel too heavy on oily areas and it lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts. Acne-prone skin needs lightweight, non-clogging formulas with soothing ingredients to help keep pores clear.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying 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, 2025Microfine titanium dioxide does not penetrate human skin when formulated in an oil-in-water emulsion with the pigment dispersed in the aqueous phase, compared to oily dispersions and liposomal encapsulation which allow deeper skin penetration.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000Nels 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, 2016Replacing microsized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with nanoparticles in sunscreens eliminates opaqueness and alters UV protection balance while inducing (photo)cyto- and genotoxicity and penetrating viable skin layers during long-term exposures.
Nanotechnology, Science and Applications, 2011Microfine zinc oxide and titanium dioxide do not penetrate the stratum corneum of porcine skin in vitro, indicating that their use in sunscreens does not pose a health risk from internal exposure.
Toxicology in Vitro, 2006Hyaluronic acid-grafted titanium dioxide nanoparticles increased SPF from 13.3 to 19.1 while demonstrating low photocatalytic activity, exceptional thermal stability with >95% SPF retention, enhanced moisturization with >80% hydration retention, and minimal cytotoxicity with 88.5% cell viability in HaCaT keratinocytes compared to unmodified nanoparticles.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025Limonene protects immortalized human skin keratinocytes against UVB-induced photodamage and photoaging by increasing cell viability, inhibiting intracellular ROS generation, suppressing alpha-MSH secretion, and preventing depletion of tight junction proteins through activation of the Nrf2-dependent antioxidant defense system.
Environmental Toxicology, 2022Topical application of Foeniculum vulgare compounds fenchone and limonene increased wound contraction and re-epithelialization in rats compared to untreated and sham control groups over 10 days.
Biotechnic & Histochemistry, 2017Cold pressed terpeneless Valencia orange oil completely inhibited Campylobacter jejuni and reduced cells attached to chicken skin by 1.5 to 2 logarithms compared to control, while showing variable inhibition against Campylobacter coli and Arcobacter spp.
International Journal of Food Microbiology, 2009Topical 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
Why other sunscreens fit acne-prone skin better
Retinyl palmitate ethosomal hydrogel reduced non-inflammatory and total acne lesion counts significantly better than marketed tretinoin while improving tolerability with minimal skin irritation in patients with acne vulgaris.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate Dicaprate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Mandarin Orange Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Oil Fruit, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan Caprylate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
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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