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AXIS-Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen for dry skin

Superior

  • SuperiorDry Skin Fit
  • SuperiorEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

One of the best sunscreens for dry skin.

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

  • Excellent suitability for your dry skin is provided by squalane and glycerin, which offer superior hydration and barrier support, effectively addressing your dry or flaky skin concerns.
  • Niacinamide and calendula officinalis flower extract further enhance skin soothing and barrier function, complementing the primary hydrating ingredients.
  • The product is safe for your dry skin, containing no harsh ingredients and featuring soothing components like chamomile and green tea extracts.

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

★4.6Overall rating based on 900+ reviews

Users with oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin appreciate this sunscreen for its soothing, non-greasy formula that does not cause breakouts or eye irritation. However, individuals with darker skin tones or dry skin frequently report a noticeable white cast and occasional clinging to dry patches.

Highlights

  • Non-greasy satin finish Mostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't leave me a greasy mess with the CRAZYYY US East Coast humidity”
    • “leaves a slight matte shine without the stickiness”
    • “absorbs very quickly and it doesn't leave the skin feeling sticky”
    • “dries down to a comfortable satin finish”
  • Great for sensitive skin Often Mentioned
    • “great for acne-prone skin, no crazy fragrance smell”
    • “chemical sunscreens burn my eyes and break me out very badly”
    • “I have oily and acne prone skin and this hasn't made me break out”
    • “didn't irritate my skin”
  • Noticeable white cast Often Mentioned
    • “it left the worst white cast and literally would not blend”
    • “does give a white cast but once rubbed in for a few minutes it does disappear”
    • “left an awful white cast”
    • “may be more obvious on darker skin tones”
  • Good under makeup Sometimes Noted
    • “doesn't pill when mixed with my other skin care or applied under makeup”
    • “sits fine on the skin without disrupting makeup application”
    • “perfect as a primer before makeup”
    • “won't cause anything to pill, apply awkwardly or differently”
  • Can be drying Sometimes Noted
    • “was very drying! Unfortunately couldn't finish it!”
    • “can cause some dry patches to show around my cheeks”
    • “dry skins state that Physical SPFs can be drying for them”
    • “clinging to dry skin”
  • Difficult to blend Rarely Noted
    • “texture of the sunscreen is quite thick and doesn't really blend easily”
    • “I do have to put more work to make sure that the products spread”
    • “takes 2-3 minutes to blend in”
    • “literally would not blend”

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Questions and answers

What makes AXIS-Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen one of the best fits for dry skin?

This sunscreen is one of the best fits for your dry skin because it features squalane and glycerin to deliver superior hydration and support your skin barrier. It also helps calm dry and flaky skin with niacinamide and calendula flower extract, while staying safe and free of harsh ingredients.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this sunscreen a good fit for dry skin?

Squalane and glycerin make this sunscreen a great fit for your dry skin by providing superior hydration and barrier support. Niacinamide and calendula officinalis flower extract further help soothe your skin and improve barrier function.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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.

Skin Research and Technology, 2005

What does Niacinamide do for dry skin?

Niacinamide helps dry skin by strengthening the skin barrier, increasing hydration, and reducing water loss. It supports ceramide production and helps keep the surface smooth and calm. This ingredient tends to be very well tolerated and is unlikely to irritate dry skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

Where does this sunscreen go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This sunscreen goes as the last step of your morning skincare routine after your moisturizer. It is unlikely to irritate dry skin and helps keep it calm and hydrated throughout the day.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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 to protect your dry skin from UV rays. This product is well-suited for skin using retinol because it contains squalane and glycerin for hydration, along with calming ingredients like niacinamide and calendula to keep your skin feeling soft and comfortable.

How often should I use this sunscreen?

You can use this sunscreen every morning as the final step of your daytime routine to protect and hydrate your dry skin. It has an excellent safety profile with soothing ingredients that make it suitable for daily use without irritation.

Can this sunscreen clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This sunscreen is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin, as it features a safe profile with soothing and hydrating ingredients. It lacks harsh additives, making it gentle enough for daily use.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this sunscreen fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying 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, 2017
  • Topical 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, 2025
  • Nels 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, 2000
  • Topically 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, 2016
  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
  • Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.

    Molecules, 2025
  • Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.

    Antioxidants, 2025
  • Topical application of Calendula officinalis extract cream significantly improved skin hydration and firmness (reflected in significant changes in R0 and R6 parameters) in 21 healthy human volunteers compared to a base cream.

    Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica, 2011
  • Treatment with standardized extract of Calendula officinalis L. led to a shorter epithelization time and faster healing speed compared to mineral oil in patients with acute skin loss wounds of the hand and fingers healing by secondary intention.

    Tissue Barriers, 2022
  • Topical administration of Calendula provides weak evidence of effectiveness in acute and chronic wounds compared to standard treatments based on a narrative review of available trials.

    Wounds, 2008
  • Artemisia princeps-derived nanovesicles accelerate cell proliferation, decrease senescence-associated beta-galactosidase activity, inhibit MMP-1 activity more effectively than EGCG, and increase procollagen type I expression in human dermal cells and skin models.

    Journal of Extracellular Biology, 2025
  • Artemisia annua aqueous extract increased the itching threshold, inhibited TSLP expression, and promoted FLG mRNA expression in in vitro and in vivo models.

    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024
  • Artemisia Capillaris Thunb. extract protects human HaCaT keratinocytes from UVB-induced apoptosis and inflammation by suppressing the cGAS/STING signaling pathway.

    Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2024

Ingredients

Water, Zinc Oxide, Propylyheptyl Caprylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate Dicaprate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate Polyhydroxystearate Sebacate, Disiloxane, Niacinamide, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Grape Seed Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Oil Bark, Amyris Balsamifera Oil Bark, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water Matricaria Flower Water, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vinyl Dimethicone Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Tocopherol, Squalane, Allantoin, Glycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

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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