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Best sunscreens and spf moisturizers for oily acne-prone 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 oily acne-prone skin

Sunscreens with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide defend against UV rays while feeling light on oily skin, and sunscreens with centella asiatica extract soothe redness and calm blemishes. Sunscreens with niacinamide help control oil and reduce breakouts, while sunscreens with hyaluronic acid provide balanced hydration.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2014

Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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. Zinc Oxide, Centella Asiatica, and Niacinamide protect against the sun while calming breakouts and controlling excess shine for a clearer complexion.

  1. 1
    make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream SuperiorAmazon€33.70

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays and blue light, offering moderate benefits for your acne and blemishes with soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract, while also providing balanced hydration for your oily skin thanks to ingredients like Xylitol.

  2. 2
    EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 SuperiorAmazon€77.06

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays while its Niacinamide helps to calm inflammation and reduce oiliness, making it an excellent choice for your oily, acne-prone skin.

  3. 3
    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SuperiorAmazon€14.70

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays and helps manage your acne and oiliness with the calming properties of Centella Asiatica Extract and the pore-refining benefits of Niacinamide, making it an excellent choice for your oily skin.

  4. 4
    Purito Comfy Water Sun Block SuperiorAmazon€18.96
  5. 5
    d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50 SuperiorAmazon€16.75
  6. 6
    Neutrogena Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen SuperiorAmazon€26.99
  7. 7
    d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen SuperiorAmazon€16.75
  8. 8
    make p:rem UV Defense Me Daily Sun Fluid SPF 50+ PA++++ SuperiorAmazon€38.70
  9. 9
    Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 SuperiorAmazon€45.77
  10. 10
    Eucerin Photoaging Control Sun Fluid SPF 50 HighAmazon€22.69
Where it goes in the routine: the full routine for oily acne-prone 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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