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Best sunscreens and spf moisturizers for skin with dark spots

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

What makes a good sunscreen for skin with dark spots

Sunscreens with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide defend against UV rays and help protect against sun spots and uneven skin tone, while options with vitamin C and centella asiatica extract provide antioxidant and soothing benefits that help fade hyperpigmentation.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2021

Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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. Hyaluronic acid and zinc oxide provide deep hydration and essential UV protection to prevent and fade stubborn dark spots.

  1. 1
    Torriden DIVE-IN Mild Sunscreen SuperiorAmazon£22.00

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays while providing exceptional hydration for your normal skin, thanks to its multiple hyaluronic acid derivatives like Sodium Hyaluronate and Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, which also help to prevent further pigmentation issues.

  2. 2
    Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ SuperiorAmazon£69.00

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays and helps with your pigmentation concerns due to its antioxidant properties from Ascorbic Acid and anti-aging benefits from Retinyl Palmitate, making it an excellent addition to your morning routine.

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

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays and offers exceptional soothing benefits for your normal skin, thanks to ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract and Madecassoside, which also synergistically enhance its protective function.

  4. 4
    d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen SuperiorAmazon£14.00

    Why we picked it. This product defends against UV rays and helps with pigmentation concerns you may have, thanks to ingredients like Madecassoside and Centella Asiatica Extract, while also being suitable for your normal skin.

  5. 5
    make p:rem UV Defense Me Daily Sun Fluid SPF 50+ PA++++ SuperiorAmazon£24.80
  6. 6
    Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen SuperiorAmazon£9.99
  7. 7
    Altruist SPF 50 Sunscreen SuperiorAmazon£8.99
  8. 8
    Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42 SuperiorAmazon£78.21
  9. 9
    Dear, Klairs All-day Airy Sunscreen SuperiorAmazon£18.74
  10. 10
    Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Photo-Brightening Moisturizer SPF 30 SuperiorAmazon£51.20
Where it goes in the routine: the full routine for skin with dark spots

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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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