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Rodial SPF 50 Drops for oily acne-prone skin

High

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for oily acne-prone skin; a few sunscreens fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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

  • This formulation offers excellent UV protection for your oily skin, with octocrylene and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate providing a robust shield against sun damage, while jojoba esters and sunflower seed oil offer emollient benefits without clogging pores.
  • Glycerin and bisabolol provide general hydration and soothing effects, which are beneficial for oily and acne-prone skin, though it lacks specific ingredients to directly target acne and oil control.
  • The product is safe for your skin, with no reported risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh or prohibited ingredients.

How to apply

  • Apply this sunscreen AM as the final step of your morning skincare routine. Reapply every two hours when exposed to the sun for continuous protection.
  • Apply after your moisturizer as the last step before makeup. Do not apply anything on top of your sunscreen.
  • Gently spread a coin-sized amount evenly across your face and neck. Avoid harsh rubbing to prevent disturbing the protective layer.
  • Apply on completely dry skin after your moisturizer has fully absorbed. This ensures the sunscreen forms an even, protective barrier.
  • Avoid direct contact with your eyes during application. Do a patch test before first use to ensure no irritation occurs.

People Say

★4.2Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, users with normal to dry skin generally appreciate the product's lightweight, silky feel and its ability to prime the skin for makeup without leaving a white cast. Those with oily or combination skin often find the finish too shiny or greasy, and many users across all skin types criticize the very runny, watery consistency which makes application messy.

Highlights

  • Lightweight and silky Often Mentioned
    • “Silky feel”
    • “Sinks in quickly”
    • “Weightless texture”
  • Runny consistency Often Mentioned
    • “Very runny”
    • “Messy to apply”
    • “Liquid sunscreen”
  • Great makeup base Sometimes Noted
    • “Perfect under makeup”
    • “Sits well under make up”
    • “Good base”
  • No white cast Sometimes Noted
    • “No white cast”
    • “Transparent finish”
    • “Clear on skin”
  • Greasy finish Sometimes Noted
    • “Bit greasy”
    • “Face so shiny”
    • “Looked sweaty”
  • High price Sometimes Noted
    • “Expensive”
    • “Wasted money”
    • “Pricey for SPF”
  • Strong scent Sometimes Noted
    • “Strong scent”
    • “Chemical smell”
    • “Not keen on smell”
  • Hydrating Rarely Noted
    • “Hydrating enough”
    • “Restores moisture”
    • “Nourishing”

Sources: lovi.care, lookfantastic.com, spacenk.com, bloomingdales.com, rodial.com, and more

Questions and answers

What makes Rodial SPF 50 Drops a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Rodial SPF 50 Drops is a great fit because it provides strong sun protection and lightweight hydration with jojoba esters and sunflower seed oil that keep pores clear. It also helps calm skin with glycerin and bisabolol, and is unlikely to cause irritation or worsen acne breakouts.

Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Octocrylene and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate provide a strong shield against sun damage for oily skin, while jojoba esters and sunflower seed oil keep skin soft without clogging pores. Glycerin and bisabolol help hydrate and calm the skin, and the formula is unlikely to cause irritation.

Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008

What does Octinoxate do for oily acne-prone skin?

Octinoxate helps protect oily, acne-prone skin from sun damage without disrupting normal skin bacteria or worsening breakouts. However, because sunscreens of this type can feel heavy, acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free formulas with non-clogging ingredients that control shine and keep pores clear.

International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024

What does Avobenzone do for oily acne-prone skin?

Avobenzone helps protect oily acne-prone skin from harmful UVA rays that can worsen sun-exposed skin. Using it in your daily routine may prevent UV-induced skin stress without clogging pores, as long as it is paired with lightweight, oil-free ingredients that suit acne-prone skin.

European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1987

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?

This product is a sunscreen, so it goes as the final step of your morning skincare routine after your moisturizer. It protects your skin from sun damage without clogging pores, and is unlikely to cause irritation.

Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024

Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this sunscreen in the morning as the final step of your skincare routine after your moisturizer, and apply your retinol at night. This product is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, providing good sun protection while you use a retinol routine.

How often should I use this serum?

This product is a sunscreen, so you should use it every morning as the final step of your morning skincare routine. It protects your skin from the sun while keeping pores clear.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?

Rodial SPF 50 Drops are a great fit for oily acne-prone skin and are unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts. The sunscreen uses ingredients that protect your skin without blocking pores, and testing shows tocopheryl acetate has a safe, non-comedogenic profile.

Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol, parfum, limonene, and citronellol).

What the research says

  • Topical formulations containing 3.75% glycerol and 1.25% hydrolyzed jojoba esters produced significantly lower evaporative TEWL values compared to glycerol alone at 8 and 24 hours posttreatment in human subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Dermatological 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, 2021
  • 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
  • Multilamellar liposomes containing octyl methoxycinnamate increased stratum corneum accumulation and reduced deeper skin penetration compared to conventional emulsions and small unilamellar liposomes in six volunteers, resulting in a slightly better sun protection factor.

    Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008
  • Microencapsulation of the BMDBM/HP-beta-CD complex in lipid microparticles significantly decreased the percutaneous penetration of the UV filter into the stratum corneum of human volunteers compared to the non-encapsulated sunscreen agent.

    Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 2011
  • Following human skin application of an O/W emulsion containing 2% BMDBM loaded in lipospheres, 15% of the sunscreen accumulated in the uppermost layers of the stratum corneum without remarkably modifying skin permeation compared to unencapsulated sunscreen.

    Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2008
  • Chemical sunscreens containing avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, and octisalate showed no to minimal risks of dermal irritation, sensitization, photo-allergy, and photo-irritation in human subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025
  • 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 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, 2025
  • Topical 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
  • A topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced air pollution-induced skin pigmentation and proinflammatory gene expression ex vivo, and improved skin aging signs in 40 healthy adult females after 90 days of daily use.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Ingredients

Water, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone-3, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Peg-100 Stearate, Octyldodecanol, Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus Wax Seed Sunflower Wax Seed, Saccharide Isomerate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Lecithin, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract, Polyglycerin-3, Parfum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Vine Extract Flower Leaf, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Tocopherol, Citronellol

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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