Biore UV Face Milk SPF50+ PA++++ for dry sensitive skin
Zinc Oxide
Cyclopentasiloxane
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Dimethicone
Average
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other sunscreens fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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
- Offers moderate suitability for your dry skin due to the humectant action of glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, but lacks sufficient emollient ingredients to fully address dryness.
- The product provides excellent UV protection with zinc oxide and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, which is beneficial for general skin health.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your dry and sensitive skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your sunscreen as part of your AM routine every morning. Reapply every two hours when exposed to the sun.
- Apply the sunscreen after your moisturizer as the final step of your morning skincare routine.
- Gently press a coin-sized amount of sunscreen evenly into your skin, and avoid rubbing it harshly. Let it set for a minute before going outdoors.
- Since your skin is sensitive , apply the sunscreen over your dry moisturizer to ensure better comfort and protection.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid direct contact with the eyes.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsThis sunscreen is highly praised for its exceptional oil control and powdery matte finish, making it a favorite for oily and combination skin types. A very large amount of data suggests this product is a holy grail for many. It is noted to be lightweight and works well under makeup. Some users find it too drying for dry skin and it can leave a white cast on darker skin tones.
Highlights
Excellent oil control Mostly Mentioned
- “controls oil perfectly”
- “best for oily skin”
- “prevents sebum breakthrough”
- “stayed matte for hours”
Powdery matte finish Mostly Mentioned
- “powdery matte finish”
- “no shine at all”
- “velvety look”
- “keeps face matte all day”
Good makeup base Often Mentioned
- “works as a primer”
- “makeup sits beautifully”
- “smooths skin texture”
- “prevents makeup sliding”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “runny milk texture”
- “absorbs instantly”
- “feels like nothing”
- “very thin liquid”
Can be drying Often Mentioned
- “clings to dry patches”
- “too drying for winter”
- “skin felt tight”
- “emphasizes flakiness”
Leaves white cast Often Mentioned
- “noticeable white cast”
- “looks pale/ghostly”
- “bad for dark skin”
- “requires rubbing in”
Water resistant Sometimes Noted
- “survived hot yoga”
- “good for humidity”
- “didn't melt off”
- “waterproof formula”
Alcohol scent Sometimes Noted
- “strong alcohol smell”
- “smells like vodka”
- “scent is overpowering”
- “stings eyes slightly”
Small size Sometimes Noted
- “tiny bottle (30ml)”
- “finished too quickly”
- “expensive for size”
- “wish it was bigger”
Hard to remove Rarely Noted
- “needs oil cleanser”
- “hard to wash off”
- “water resistant residue”
- “requires double cleansing”
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Questions and answers
How well does Biore UV Face Milk SPF50+ PA++++ work for dry sensitive skin?
This sunscreen works moderately well for dry sensitive skin because it brings helpful hydration with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, but it lacks enough rich softening ingredients to fully care for dryness. A sunscreen for this skin type needs gentle, highly moisturizing ingredients and rich skin softeners to deeply hydrate and protect dry, sensitive areas.
Which ingredients make this sunscreen a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
This sunscreen works for dry and sensitive skin because it contains glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to draw in moisture, alongside zinc oxide for sun protection. It is also unlikely to cause irritation. However, to truly care for dry skin, a product of this type needs richer softening ingredients that lock in hydration.
What does Zinc Oxide do for dry sensitive skin?
Zinc oxide helps calm dry, sensitive skin by reducing redness and soothing irritation while protecting a delicate skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and is commonly used to keep skin comfortable.
What does Cyclopentasiloxane do for dry sensitive skin?
Cyclopentasiloxane acts as a lightweight base that spreads smoothly without causing irritation or stinging on sensitive skin. It is very unlikely to cause any skin reaction, making it gentle enough for dry and reactive skin types.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This sunscreen goes in the morning routine as the final step after your soothing toner. It is unlikely to cause irritation on dry and sensitive skin, but it lacks enough rich moisturizing ingredients to fully soothe dryness on its own, so dry skin needs a product of this type to include rich nourishing oils, butter ingredients, and barrier-repairing ceramides.
Can I use this sunscreen with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this sunscreen in the morning after applying your retinol and moisturizer, as it provides great sun protection without irritating sensitive skin. However, because it lacks rich smoothing ingredients, dry skin of this type needs extra moisturizing creams underneath to fully lock in hydration and prevent flaking.
How often should I use it?
You can use this sunscreen every morning as part of your daily routine. A product of this type for dry sensitive skin needs extra rich, softening ingredients to properly lock in moisture and fully prevent dryness.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This sunscreen is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on your dry sensitive skin due to its safe ingredients, though it lacks enough smoothing ingredients to fully care for dryness.
Is this sunscreen fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
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, 2017Liposomal 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, 2013Cyclomethicone and specific chain length cyclic siloxanes (n = 4-7) are safe in present practices of use and concentration, showing minimal percutaneous absorption, no skin irritation or sensitization, and unlikely significant systemic exposure from cosmetics.
International Journal of Toxicology, 2011Topical 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, 2025Nels cream achieved a similar reduction in inflammatory and noninflammatory lesion counts compared to 5% benzoyl peroxide in acne vulgaris patients, but caused significantly fewer side-effects such as peeling and dryness.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2000Topically applied coated and uncoated zinc oxide nanoparticles under flexing and massage are retained in the stratum corneum with no significant penetration into the viable epidermis and no cellular toxicity in human skin.
Nanomedicine, 2016Oral and dermal administration of Uvinul A plus resulted in three major urinary metabolites accounting for 52% of the oral dose, with a very low estimated daily systemic exposure of 8.1-9.3 μg/d in volunteers not intentionally exposed.
International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 2020Topical 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, 2019Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007
Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Alcohol, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lauryl Methacrylate Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Isopropyl Palmitate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Talc, Glycerin, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysilicone-9, Peg-3 Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Peg-32, Styrene Stearyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Methicone, Bht, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ci 77891
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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