Biore UV Face Milk SPF50+ PA++++ for dry skin
Zinc Oxide
Cyclopentasiloxane
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Dimethicone
Average
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other sunscreens fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide some humectant action, but it lacks sufficient emollient ingredients to fully address dryness.
- The product provides excellent UV protection due to zinc oxide and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, which is beneficial for general skincare, though it does not offer specialized ingredients to significantly moisturize your dry or flaky skin.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your dry skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Apply this sunscreen during your AM routine every morning. Reapply every two hours when exposed to the sun.
- Apply the sunscreen as the final step in your morning routine after your moisturizer.
- Gently smooth a nickel-sized amount over your face and neck, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Apply the sunscreen on clean, dry skin to ensure even protection and absorption.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before first use.
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 work for dry skin?
This product works moderately for dry skin, providing some moisture with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate while giving strong sun protection, though it lacks enough smoothing ingredients to fully care for dryness. A product for this skin type needs a richer blend of softening and moisturizing ingredients to keep the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Which ingredients make this sunscreen a good fit for dry skin?
Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin help provide some moisture for your dry skin, though this sunscreen needs more heavy softeners and rich hydrators to fully care for dryness.
What does Zinc Oxide do for dry skin?
Zinc oxide is unlikely to help dry skin on its own, because repeated use of this ingredient may increase water loss and lead to a scaly appearance. A product for dry skin needs extra ingredients that lock in moisture and soothe the skin.
What does Cyclopentasiloxane do for dry skin?
Cyclopentasiloxane helps dry skin by keeping moisture in so your face feels soft and smooth. It has a very safe profile and is unlikely to cause irritation or absorption issues when you use it.
Where does this sunscreen go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This sunscreen goes in the morning routine as the final skincare step, right after your moisturizer. While sodium hyaluronate and glycerin help draw in moisture, this product of this type needs rich softening ingredients like plant oils or shea butter to fully care for dry skin.
Can I use this sunscreen with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this sunscreen in the morning as the last step after your retinol routine, though this product needs rich softening ingredients to properly care for dry skin. It is unlikely to irritate dry skin because it lacks harsh ingredients, but it does not provide enough deep moisture on its own.
How often should I use this sunscreen?
You can use this sunscreen every morning as the final step in your daytime routine. It provides reliable sun protection, but because it works for your dry skin only moderately, this skin needs richer moisturizing ingredients and softening creams to fully stay smooth and comfortable.
Can this sunscreen clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This sunscreen is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging, as it has a good safety profile with no harsh ingredients that typically irritate dry skin. However, a product for dry skin of this type needs richer nourishing oils and softening ingredients to fully comfort and hydrate flaky areas.
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, 2024Treatment 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
Why other sunscreens fit dry skin better
A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
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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