KraveBeauty Beet The Sun for acne-prone skin
Beta Vulgaris
Sodium Hyaluronate
Vitamin E
Bisabolol
Willow Bark ExtractAverage
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other sunscreens fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 excellent sun protection for your combination skin due to the presence of homosalate, octisalate, avobenzone, and octocrylene, while Willow Bark Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate provide general hydration and mild exfoliation. This combination is suitable for combination skin, but lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your combination skin as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients, minimizing the risk of irritation.
- The formulation is generally safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Apply this moisturizing sunscreen AM every morning as the final step of your daily routine.
- Layer the moisturizing sunscreen after your moisturizer has fully absorbed, right before heading out into the sun .
- Smooth a nickel-sized amount of the moisturizing sunscreen evenly over your face, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Apply the moisturizing sunscreen onto clean, dry skin to ensure even coverage and protection.
- Perform a patch test before first use and avoid direct contact with the eyes.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this sunscreen for its lightweight, fluid texture that absorbs easily without leaving a white cast, making it a favorite for those with sensitive or dry skin seeking a hydrating, dewy finish. Individuals with oily skin often find the finish too shiny or greasy, and some users report eye irritation or pilling when layered with certain products.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “feels like moisturizer”
- “fluid consistency”
- “not heavy”
No white cast Mostly Mentioned
- “transparent on dark skin”
- “invisible finish”
- “clear application”
- “no chalky residue”
Hydrating finish Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin dewy”
- “moisturizing for dry skin”
- “glowy look”
- “skips moisturizer step”
Non-irritating Sometimes Noted
- “gentle on sensitive skin”
- “no breakouts”
- “soothing beet extract”
- “good for acne-prone”
Pleasant application Sometimes Noted
- “easy to spread”
- “convenient pump/tube”
- “no strong fragrance”
- “layers well under makeup”
Greasy/shiny finish Sometimes Noted
- “too oily for summer”
- “looks sweaty”
- “not for oily skin”
- “excessive glow”
Availability/Price Rarely Noted
- “hard to find in stores”
- “shipping costs high”
- “small bottle size”
- “often out of stock”
Eye stinging Rarely Noted
- “burns eyes if sweating”
- “tears up sensitive eyes”
- “stings upon application”
Not waterproof Rarely Noted
- “runs when sweating”
- “not for sports”
- “requires frequent reapplication”
- “washes off easily”
Pilling issues Rarely Noted
- “pills near hairline”
- “balls up over serums”
- “flakes with reapplication”
Sources: lovi.care, kravebeauty.com, skinsort.com, thingtesting.com, influenster.com, reddit.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does KraveBeauty Beet The Sun work for acne-prone skin?
This product works for acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better because this one lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address breakouts. An acne-prone product of this type needs ingredients like Niacinamide and Centella Asiatica to help clear blemishes while keeping the skin balanced.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
This cream works for acne-prone skin because Willow Bark Extract provides mild exfoliation, while Sodium Hyaluronate delivers hydration. However, an acne-prone skin type needs targeted ingredients like Niacinamide and Centella Asiatica to effectively address blemishes and breakouts.
What does Beet Root Extract do for acne-prone skin?
Beet root extract provides antioxidants and helps calm the skin, which may support clearer and healthier skin. This ingredient helps soothe irritation and calm redness, making it a useful addition to routines for easily upset or breakout-prone skin.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This product goes as the last step in your morning routine after your moisturizer, helping protect your skin from the sun while keeping it soft and smooth. Chemical sunscreens of this type are unlikely to cause irritation on acne-prone skin, though this specific formula lacks targeted ingredients to actively clear breakouts.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream in the morning after your retinol routine or on its own as your daytime sun protection. It is unlikely to cause irritation since it avoids harsh ingredients, making it gentle to layer during the day.
How often should I use it?
Use this moisturizing SPF every morning to protect your skin from the sun. An acne-prone skin type needs a product with targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help clear breakouts.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on acne-prone skin because it contains no harsh ingredients, though it may leave a greasy or shiny finish. Because it lacks targeted ingredients to actively clear blemishes, acne-prone skin needs a product of this type that also includes blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing agents.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
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, 2025Incorporating rosmarinic acid into sunscreens enhanced the in vivo SPF of octocrylene by over 157% and reduced lipid peroxidation in the human stratum corneum.
Antioxidants, 2025The 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, 2024Mangiferin increased the photostability and reduced the phototoxic potential of sunscreens containing avobenzone and naringenin tested on 3T3 fibroblast cultures and cosmetic formulations.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2015Co-culturing mesenchymal stem cells and human keratinocytes on nylon66 electrospun scaffolds loaded with Beta vulgaris extract enhanced cell proliferation and promoted epithelial differentiation compared to mono-cell culturing.
Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications, 2017An aqueous extract of Beta vulgaris reduced lipid accumulation and reactive oxygen species in human HaCaT keratinocyte cells treated with palmitic/oleic acids or hydrogen peroxide.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026Topical 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, 2019Topical 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, 2025Dermatological 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, 2021Topical 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, 2024Application of an alpha-bisabolol-containing cream produced a significant skin-lightening effect in pigmented skin compared to a vehicle control in the majority of female subjects after 8 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010The combination of allantoin, bisabolol, D-panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate reduces UVB-induced PGE2, inflammatory cytokines, and mitochondrial superoxide in human epidermal keratinocytes.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Bioactive lipid nanocarriers co-loaded with willow bark or ivy leaf extracts and UV-filters provided pronounced UVA photoprotection up to an SPF-equivalent value of 13 and a maximum in vivo skin hydration effect of 97% when prepared with pomegranate oil.
Nanomaterials, 2022A topical serum containing 0.5% salicin applied twice daily reduced visible signs of skin aging, including wrinkles and tactile roughness, in 30 female subjects over 12 weeks compared to baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010
Why other sunscreens fit acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023
Ingredients
Homosalate, Octisalate, Avobenzone, Octocrylene, Water, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, 2-Hexanediol, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Bisabolol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Clove Bud Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Willow Bark Extract, Sodium Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Solidago Virgaurea Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum
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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