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Best sunscreens and spf moisturizers for acne-prone skin

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

What makes a good sunscreen for acne-prone skin

Sunscreens with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide protect against UV rays while shielding acne-prone skin from damage, and formulas with niacinamide help control oil and reduce blemishes. Additionally, products with centella asiatica extract and madecassoside help soothe inflammation and calm breakouts.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2014

Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For a ranking based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

Lovi's ranking

Why we picked these. Centella Asiatica, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide soothe irritation, calm inflammation, and protect acne-prone skin from the sun without clogging pores.

  1. 1
    d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen SuperiorAmazon£14.00

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays while providing exceptional benefits for your acne and blemishes through ingredients like Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract, which also cater to your combination skin by offering hydration without greasiness.

  2. 2
    make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream SuperiorAmazon£27.50

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays and is particularly beneficial for your combination skin, thanks to ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract and Houttuynia Cordata Extract which help soothe inflammation and breakouts.

  3. 3
    d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50 SuperiorAmazon£14.00

    Why we picked it. This final step in your AM routine defends against UV damage with exceptional benefits for your combination skin, thanks to ingredients like Madecassoside and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid which also help manage breakouts.

  4. 4
    Dear, Klairs All-day Airy Sunscreen SuperiorAmazon£18.74

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays and offers excellent benefits for your combination skin, thanks to ingredients like Niacinamide which helps control oiliness and reduce blemishes, while Glycerin provides essential hydration.

  5. 5
    Real Barrier Mild Sun Cream SuperiorAmazon£19.01
  6. 6
    CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 SuperiorAmazon£11.29
  7. 7
    Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen SuperiorAmazon£9.99
  8. 8
    Torriden DIVE-IN Mild Sunscreen SuperiorAmazon£22.00
  9. 9
    make p:rem UV Defense Me Daily Sun Fluid SPF 50+ PA++++ SuperiorAmazon£24.80
Where it goes in the routine: the full routine for acne-prone skin

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Behind this ranking

Lovi ranks every product by its fit score, calculated 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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