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SKIN AQUA UV Super Moisture Gel for dry skin

High

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • 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

  • Highly suitable for your dry skin, this product offers excellent sun protection with Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol to shield against UV damage.
  • It provides moderate hydration for dry or flaky skin through Sodium Hyaluronate and Betaine, complemented by glycerin and panthenol for humectant action and barrier repair.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your dry skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

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

★4.4Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

This sunscreen is highly praised for its very lightweight, watery texture that absorbs quickly without leaving a white cast, making it suitable for daily wear and as a makeup base. It is also noted for its hydrating properties. Some users, particularly those with oily skin, find recent reformulations leave a shinier or greasier finish compared to older versions, and a moderate number of reviews mention a noticeable alcohol scent.

Highlights

  • Lightweight/Watery Texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “feels like water”
    • “absorbs instantly”
    • “super runny”
    • “not heavy at all”
  • No White Cast Mostly Mentioned
    • “completely clear”
    • “zero cast on dark skin”
    • “invisible finish”
    • “no ghost face”
  • Hydrating/Moisturizing Often Mentioned
    • “leaves skin soft”
    • “good for dry patches”
    • “skips moisturizer step”
    • “feels nourishing”
  • Shiny/Greasy Finish Often Mentioned
    • “too dewy for oily skin”
    • “looks like sweat”
    • “shiny film”
    • “greasier than old formula”
  • Good Makeup Base Sometimes Noted
    • “foundation sits well”
    • “acts like a primer”
    • “no pilling under makeup”
    • “smooth canvas”
  • Value for Money Sometimes Noted
    • “huge bottle”
    • “lasts forever”
    • “affordable price”
    • “great pump dispenser”
  • Alcohol Scent Sometimes Noted
    • “strong alcohol smell”
    • “smells like vodka initially”
    • “fumes sting a bit”
    • “scent fades quickly”
  • Reformulation Disappointment Sometimes Noted
    • “new version is worse”
    • “miss the old gold bottle”
    • “stickier than before”
    • “changed texture”
  • Eye Stinging Rarely Noted
    • “burns my eyes”
    • “teared up when sweating”
    • “stings if too close”
    • “migrates into eyes”
  • Pilling Rarely Noted
    • “balls up with silicone primer”
    • “pills if rubbed too much”
    • “flakes on reapplication”

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Questions and answers

What makes Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel a great fit for dry skin?

Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel is a great fit because it shields against UV damage while providing moderate hydration for dry skin through ingredients like sodium hyaluronate and betaine. It also helps repair the skin barrier and keep skin soft with glycerin and panthenol, all with a very safe profile that avoids harsh ingredients.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this sunscreen a good fit for dry skin?

This sunscreen is a great fit for dry skin because it combines effective sun filters like Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol with hydrating ingredients such as Sodium Hyaluronate, betaine, glycerin, and panthenol. These moisturizing and barrier-repairing ingredients help keep dry or flaky skin feeling soft and comfortable while shielding it from UV damage.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate do for dry skin?

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate helps keep dry skin soft and smooth by holding onto moisture effectively. It has a very safe profile and is unlikely to cause irritation when used in your daily routine.

What does Hydrolyzed Collagen do for dry skin?

Hydrolyzed Collagen helps improve skin moisture and keeps dry skin hydrated. Regular use may also reduce wrinkles and make the skin feel more smooth and elastic.

Cureus, 2023International Journal of Dermatology, 2021

Where does this sunscreen go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This sunscreen goes last in your morning routine, right after your moisturizer. It provides strong UV protection and moderate hydration while keeping your dry skin safe from irritation.

Can I use this sunscreen with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this sunscreen in your morning routine after your moisturizer, and it is a great fit to shield your skin while using retinol. Using a barrier-supporting product like this helps keep your skin comfortable and is unlikely to cause irritation.

Cutis, 2006American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

How often should I use this sunscreen?

This sunscreen is a great fit for your dry skin and is meant for daily morning use as the final step of your routine before sun exposure. It helps shield against UV damage while providing moderate hydration, making it gentle enough for everyday application without irritation.

Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can this sunscreen clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This sunscreen is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin because it has an excellent safety profile without harsh or heavy pore-clogging ingredients. It keeps dry skin soft and shielded from the sun while helping to maintain healthy moisture levels.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this sunscreen fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying 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, 2013
  • Para-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, 2025
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • 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, 2017
  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019
  • Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022
  • Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.

    Marine Drugs, 2023
  • Replacing 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, 2018
  • Encapsulation 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, 2011
  • The 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, 2024
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
  • A Tris/Arg-formulated cleanser significantly decreased noninflammatory and inflammatory acne and pore size with keratotic plugs compared to an AEC/AC cleanser in male Thai subjects with mild to moderate acne over 4 weeks.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Ingredients

Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polysorbate-60, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Triethanolamine, Panthenol, Disodium Edta, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum

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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