ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Tone Up Sunscreen for oily acne-prone skin
Betula Alba Juice
Niacinamide
Sodium Hyaluronate
Panthenol
Allantoin
Average
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other sunscreens fit it better.
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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
- Suitable for oily skin, this product offers excellent moisturizing and UV protection due to glycerin and titanium dioxide, which hydrate and shield your skin from the sun. Niacinamide and panthenol further support your oily skin by regulating sebum and repairing the skin barrier.
- While it provides general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing with ingredients such as Panthenol and Allantoin, it does not specifically target your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizing sunscreen every morning. Reapply throughout the day if you are outside.
- Apply this moisturizing sunscreen as the final step of your morning routine after your moisturizer.
- Gently smooth a nickel-sized amount over your face and neck, avoiding harsh rubbing to keep oily areas calm.
- Apply this moisturizing sunscreen on clean, dry skin to ensure even coverage and protection.
- Avoid getting the product into your eyes and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this sunscreen is highly regarded for its ability to create a bright, even complexion with a subtle pink tint and a desirable glass skin finish. It is particularly favored by those with oily or combination skin for its lightweight, non-greasy, semi-matte feel. However, users with dry skin may find it less hydrating than other options, and individuals with medium to deep skin tones have noted a noticeable white cast. Some users also report low instances of eye irritation and an off-putting scent.
Highlights
Brightening tone-up Mostly Mentioned
- “Adds a dazzling glow”
- “subtly brightens without looking chalky”
- “makes my skin look like glass”
- “perks up my complexion”
Great makeup base Often Mentioned
- “Works like a charm with makeup”
- “doesn't pill at all”
- “foundation sits perfectly on top”
- “good base for makeup”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “Feels just like a light lotion”
- “doesn't leave a heavy residue”
- “glides on like a dream”
- “weightless watery-gel consistency”
White cast Often Mentioned
- “Too white for my medium skin”
- “washes me out”
- “leaves a white cast on my skin tone”
- “nose turned black/greyish”
Oil control Sometimes Noted
- “Doesn't make face oily”
- “has a sort of matte finish”
- “perfect for hot humid days”
- “not greasy at all”
Drying for dry skin Sometimes Noted
- “Not the most hydrating option”
- “can feel slightly drying”
- “need an additional moisturizer underneath”
- “clings to dry patches”
Eye irritation Rarely Noted
- “Irritates my eyes like crazy”
- “stings a little”
- “caused my eyes to water”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “Smells like watered-down spoiled milk”
- “scent was initially off-putting”
- “has a weird chemical smell”
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Questions and answers
How well does ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Tone Up Sunscreen work for oily acne-prone skin?
This product works for oily acne-prone skin, though other sunscreens fit it better. While it hydrates and protects against the sun with glycerin and titanium dioxide, it does not specifically target your breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs a lightweight product that regulates oil, hydrates without clogging pores, and actively addresses blemishes.
Which ingredients make this sunscreen a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin, titanium dioxide, niacinamide, and panthenol make this sunscreen a good fit for oily acne-prone skin because they hydrate, protect against the sun, regulate oil, and repair the skin barrier without causing irritation. Oily acne-prone skin needs a lightweight product with ingredients that provide oil-free hydration, soothe redness, and actively target breakouts.
What does Birch Juice do for oily acne-prone skin?
Birch juice helps calm oily and acne-prone skin by reducing redness and soothing irritation while boosting hydration. It is unlikely to cause issues and may help keep the skin barrier strong and comfortable.
What does Niacinamide do for oily acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oil production, calms redness, and is unlikely to irritate oily, acne-prone skin while improving blemishes. Clinical tests show it reduces excess oil and helps clear up both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Where does this sunscreen go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This sunscreen goes as the last step in your morning routine, right after your moisturizer. While it hydrates and protects your oily skin well, a product for this skin also needs ingredients that specifically target acne and breakouts.
Can I use this sunscreen with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this sunscreen in the morning as the final step before makeup, well after applying your nighttime retinol. It is unlikely to irritate your skin, though an oily acne-prone skin needs a product that also specifically targets breakouts and blemishes with clarifying ingredients.
How often should I use this sunscreen?
You can use this sunscreen every morning to protect and hydrate your oily skin. It is unlikely to cause irritation and helps keep your skin feeling soft.
Health Science Reports, 2021International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000
Can this sunscreen clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This sunscreen is unlikely to clog pores or cause irritation on oily skin, but it does not specifically target or treat acne and breakouts. To better manage oily acne-prone skin, this type of product needs extra ingredients that clear blemishes and regulate oil.
Is this sunscreen fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Microfine 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, 2000A 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, 2017Topical 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, 2002Topical application of micronised titanium dioxide results in no dermal absorption, with the particles being deposited solely on the outermost surface of the stratum corneum.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2001Betula alba bark extract and Empetrum nigrum fruit juice upregulated barrier genes, strengthened the skin barrier, and showed significantly better skin restructuring, hydration, and TEWL compared to placebo and 3% niacinamide.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
Why other sunscreens fit oily acne-prone skin better
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, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Oil Leaf, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vp Eicosene Copolymer, Trisiloxane, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Alumina, Ascorbic Acid, Adenosine, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid, Dimethiconol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pvm Ma Copolymer, Polyether-1, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, T-Butyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum
Behind this fit score
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