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Best sunscreens and spf moisturizers for dry skin

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

What makes a good sunscreen for dry skin

Sunscreens and sun protection steps with chemical filters, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide help defend skin against UV damage. Moisturizing steps with Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid provide exceptional hydration, locking in moisture and helping soothe flakiness and tightness on dry skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For a ranking based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

Lovi's ranking

Why we picked these. Mineral filters and soothing plant extracts protect against UV rays while locking in moisture to relieve flakiness and tightness.

  1. 1
    Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen SuperiorAmazon€20.01

    Why we picked it. This product defends your skin against UV damage while providing exceptional hydration for your dry skin, thanks to ingredients like Panthenol and Ceramide NP that support your skin barrier.

  2. 2
    d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen SuperiorAmazon€16.75

    Why we picked it. This final step in your morning routine defends against UV rays while providing exceptional hydration for your dry skin, thanks to ingredients like Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Centella Asiatica Extract.

  3. 3
    d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50 SuperiorAmazon€16.75

    Why we picked it. This final step in your AM routine defends against UV rays while providing exceptional hydration for your dry skin, thanks to moisturizing ingredients like Glycerin and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid.

  4. 4
    Australian Gold Botanical Lotion SPF 30 SuperiorAmazon€24.95

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays while providing exceptional hydration for your dry skin, thanks to ingredients like shea butter and glycerin which help to lock in moisture and support your skin's barrier function.

  5. 5
    thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+ SuperiorAmazon€27.99
  6. 6
    Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun+ SuperiorAmazon€24.00
  7. 7
    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SuperiorAmazon€14.70
  8. 8
    Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF50+ SuperiorAmazon€19.79
  9. 9
    Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion SuperiorAmazon€36.92
  10. 10
    Badger Sport Sunscreen SPF 40 SuperiorAmazon€29.95
  11. 11
    Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 SuperiorAmazon€32.09
Where it goes in the routine: the full routine for dry skin

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Behind this ranking

Lovi ranks every product by its fit score, calculated 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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