Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ for dry sensitive skin
Zinc Oxide
Titanium Dioxide
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Mandarin Orange Peel Oil
Tocopherol
High
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for dry sensitive skin; a few sunscreens fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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
- Highly suitable for your dry and sensitive skin, this sunscreen utilizes zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for excellent UV protection, while butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate and lauryl polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone replenish lipids and smooth intercellular lipids for barrier repair.
- The formula also offers moderate benefits for dry or flaky skin through the inclusion of butylene glycol dicaprylate dicaprate and tocopherol, providing hydration and antioxidant support.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your sunscreen as part of your AM routine every morning. Reapply every two hours when exposed to the sun.
- Apply the sunscreen after your moisturizer as the final step of your morning skincare routine.
- Gently press a coin-sized amount of sunscreen evenly into your skin, and avoid rubbing it harshly. Let it set for a minute before going outdoors.
- Since your skin is sensitive , apply the sunscreen over your dry moisturizer to ensure better comfort and protection.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid direct contact with the eyes.
People Say
★4.1Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsThis mineral sunscreen is highly regarded for its matte finish and non-irritating formula, making it a popular choice for those with oily and acne-prone skin. Many users appreciate its effectiveness in preventing breakouts and providing reliable sun protection. However, a significant number of users with dry skin find it to be drying, and those with darker skin tones frequently report a noticeable white cast that is difficult to blend.
Highlights
Leaves white cast Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves a white cast”
- “thick, whitish tinge”
- “prominent color difference”
- “looks ghostly”
Matte finish Often Mentioned
- “leaves a lightweight, shine-free finish”
- “gave me a nice semi matte finish”
- “absorbs excess sebum”
- “great for oily t-zone”
Non-irritating Often Mentioned
- “didn't break me out”
- “no skin irritation”
- “good for sensitive skin”
Drying for skin Often Mentioned
- “make my skin feel quite dry”
- “suck out any leftover moisture”
- “felt dehydrated”
- “not moisturizing enough”
Effective protection Sometimes Noted
- “do not get burned”
- “came home without burns”
- “reliable sun protection”
- “protects from UVA and UVB”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells nice”
- “bright, citrus-y scent”
- “scent isn't too strong”
- “energizing and nice”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “expensive for what it is”
- “lot more expensive than Biore”
- “pricey for 50ml”
- “wish it was cheaper”
Thick texture Sometimes Noted
- “takes a long time to blend”
- “noticeably thicker and heavier”
- “hard to evenly spread”
- “requires rubbing”
Secure packaging Rarely Noted
- “solid lid with satisfying snap”
- “no leaks”
- “great shape for travelling”
- “good size”
Citrus oils Rarely Noted
- “citrus oils... not safe”
- “can desensitize you”
- “strong scent might be an issue”
- “contains essential oils”
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Questions and answers
What makes Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Mineral Sunscreen a great fit for dry sensitive skin?
This sunscreen is a great fit because it uses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for gentle UV protection, while ingredients like butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate help smooth and replenish your skin barrier. It also includes vitamin E to provide extra hydration and antioxidant support without risking irritation.
Which ingredients make this sunscreen a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide make this sunscreen a great fit by providing gentle UV protection, while ingredients like butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate and tocopherol help replenish lipids, smooth dry areas, and provide antioxidant support.
What does Zinc Oxide do for dry sensitive skin?
Zinc oxide helps calm dry, sensitive skin by reducing redness and soothing irritation while protecting a delicate skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and is commonly used to keep skin comfortable.
What does Titanium Dioxide do for dry sensitive skin?
Titanium dioxide acts as a physical shield on the skin surface to block UV rays without irritating dry sensitive skin. Because it sits on the outer layer rather than absorbing deeply, it is unlikely to cause allergic reactions or clog pores.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2001Current Problems in Dermatology, 2021
Where does this sunscreen go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This sunscreen goes in the morning routine as the final step after a cleanser and soothing toner. It helps protect your skin from UV rays while keeping it soft and comfortable.
Can I use this sunscreen with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this sunscreen in the morning alongside a retinol routine in the evening to protect your dry and sensitive skin from UV rays. It is safe to use and helps keep skin calm, but be sure to apply your retinol at night and this mineral sunscreen as the final step of your morning routine.
How often should I use this sunscreen?
This sunscreen is suitable for daily morning use to protect dry sensitive skin from UV rays while keeping it calm and hydrated. It is gentle on your skin and is unlikely to cause irritation when applied every day.
Can this sunscreen clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This sunscreen is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry sensitive skin. It uses gentle minerals for sun protection and relies on ingredients that help repair the skin barrier without heavy oils that typically trigger blemishes.
Is this sunscreen fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Replacing microsized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with nanoparticles in sunscreens eliminates opaqueness and alters UV protection balance while inducing (photo)cyto- and genotoxicity and penetrating viable skin layers during long-term exposures.
Nanotechnology, Science and Applications, 2011A 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, 2020Topical 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, 2016Microfine titanium dioxide does not penetrate human skin when formulated in an oil-in-water emulsion with the pigment dispersed in the aqueous phase, compared to oily dispersions and liposomal encapsulation which allow deeper skin penetration.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000Microfine zinc oxide and titanium dioxide do not penetrate the stratum corneum of porcine skin in vitro, indicating that their use in sunscreens does not pose a health risk from internal exposure.
Toxicology in Vitro, 2006Hyaluronic acid-grafted titanium dioxide nanoparticles increased SPF from 13.3 to 19.1 while demonstrating low photocatalytic activity, exceptional thermal stability with >95% SPF retention, enhanced moisturization with >80% hydration retention, and minimal cytotoxicity with 88.5% cell viability in HaCaT keratinocytes compared to unmodified nanoparticles.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025Limonene protects immortalized human skin keratinocytes against UVB-induced photodamage and photoaging by increasing cell viability, inhibiting intracellular ROS generation, suppressing alpha-MSH secretion, and preventing depletion of tight junction proteins through activation of the Nrf2-dependent antioxidant defense system.
Environmental Toxicology, 2022Topical application of Foeniculum vulgare compounds fenchone and limonene increased wound contraction and re-epithelialization in rats compared to untreated and sham control groups over 10 days.
Biotechnic & Histochemistry, 2017Cold pressed terpeneless Valencia orange oil completely inhibited Campylobacter jejuni and reduced cells attached to chicken skin by 1.5 to 2 logarithms compared to control, while showing variable inhibition against Campylobacter coli and Arcobacter spp.
International Journal of Food Microbiology, 2009Topical 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, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate Dicaprate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Mandarin Orange Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Oil Fruit, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan Caprylate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
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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