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Torriden Dive-In Moisture Sun Cream for oily acne-prone skin

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  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for oily acne-prone skin; a few sunscreens fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 oily skin, this sunscreen features niacinamide to regulate oil production and multiple forms of hyaluronic acid for hydration without occlusion. Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine and diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate provide excellent sun protection, addressing your primary goal of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • Dipotassium glycyrrhizate and allantoin offer soothing benefits, ensuring minimal irritation for your oily skin.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Use your moisturizing sunscreen every morning. Reapply throughout the day if you are outside.
  • Apply this moisturizing sunscreen as the final step of your morning routine after your moisturizer.
  • Gently smooth a nickel-sized amount over your face and neck, avoiding harsh rubbing to keep oily areas calm.
  • Apply this moisturizing sunscreen on clean, dry skin to ensure even coverage and protection.
  • Avoid getting the product into your eyes and do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

This chemical sunscreen is highly recommended for dry and dehydrated skin types, offering significant hydration that can replace a daily moisturizer and leaving a dewy, glass-skin finish with no white cast. However, individuals with oily skin or those in humid climates may find its rich texture too shiny for everyday use.

Highlights

  • No white cast Mostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves no white cast on my darker skin.”
    • “Completely transparent once blended.”
    • “Zero white cast, unlike the mineral version.”
    • “Blends in seconds with no chalky residue.”
  • Intensely hydrating Often Mentioned
    • “Doubles as my moisturizer and sunscreen for the day.”
    • “Feels like a lightweight moisturizer, not tacky at all.”
    • “Keeps my skin hydrated all day without feeling heavy.”
    • “Perfect for dry skin in the winter time.”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “Spreads easily like a lotion.”
    • “Watery cream texture that sinks in fast.”
    • “Not thick or suffocating on the skin.”
    • “Glides on smoothly without dragging.”
  • Makeup friendly Sometimes Noted
    • “Layers beautifully under foundation without pilling.”
    • “Acts like a hydrating primer for my makeup.”
    • “Doesn't pill even when I rub my face.”
    • “Gives a nice glow that looks great under base makeup.”
  • Greasy or shiny finish Sometimes Noted
    • “Made my face look too oily by midday.”
    • “A bit too dewy for my oily skin in the summer.”
    • “Leaves a shine that I have to powder down.”
    • “Can look greasy if you apply the full recommended amount.”
  • Eye stinging Rarely Noted
    • “Stings my eyes if I sweat during a workout.”
    • “Caused some irritation when applied too close to the lash line.”
    • “Migrated into my eyes and burned a little.”
    • “Had to wash it off because my eyes were watering.”
  • Initial stickiness Rarely Noted
    • “Feels very tacky at first before it dries down.”
    • “Slightly sticky for the first few minutes.”
    • “Hair sticks to my face if I don't let it set.”
    • “Takes a bit longer to fully absorb than other sunscreens.”
  • Price per volume Rarely Noted
    • “A bit expensive for only 60ml.”
    • “I go through the tube too quickly for the price.”
    • “Wish it came in a larger bottle.”

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Questions and answers

What makes Torriden Dive-In Sun Cream a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Torriden Dive-In Moisture Sun Cream is a great fit for oily acne-prone skin because it combines niacinamide to manage oil with lightweight hyaluronic acid for hydration without a heavy feel. It also includes allantoin and panthenol to help calm the skin and keep irritation low while providing strong sun protection.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?

This cream is a great fit for your oily acne-prone skin because it contains niacinamide to balance oil and multiple forms of hyaluronic acid to provide lightweight hydration without clogging pores. It also includes allantoin and panthenol to calm irritation, alongside dipotassium glycyrrhizate to help soothe your skin.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

What does Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid do for oily acne-prone skin?

Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy or greasy. It draws moisture into the skin to keep it soft and smooth while supporting a balanced feel.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What does Niacinamide do for oily acne-prone skin?

Niacinamide helps balance oil production, calms redness, and is unlikely to irritate oily, acne-prone skin while improving blemishes. Clinical tests show it reduces excess oil and helps clear up both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne breakouts.

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?

This moisturizing SPF goes at the end of your morning routine after applying your moisturizer. Niacinamide helps balance oil production, while allantoin and panthenol provide soothing benefits with very little risk of irritation for oily acne-prone skin.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cream with retinol by applying your retinol first and following with this sunscreen in the morning or this moisturizer in the evening. This helps keep your skin calm and hydrated while minimizing irritation from strong treatments. Panthenol helps support your skin barrier when using active ingredients.

Cutis, 2006American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

How often should I use this cream?

Torriden Dive-In Moisture Sun Cream is designed for daily morning use as the final step in your routine. Regular application helps protect your skin from the sun while keeping it hydrated and calm.

Health Science Reports, 2021Dermatology, 2003

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin, as it provides lightweight hydration without heavy oils and includes niacinamide to help regulate oil production. It does not contain active ingredients that speed up skin cell turnover, so it is unlikely to cause purging.

Antioxidants, 2021

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Behenyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • Topical treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.

    Antioxidants, 2021
  • Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate-loaded hydroxypropyl chitosan and poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) hydrogels applied to wounds in a mouse full-thickness skin defect model resulted in rapid wound closure, efficient tissue remolding, collagen deposition, and decreased inflammation compared to commercial Tegaderm film and 3M dressing controls.

    Acta Biomaterialia, 2022
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019
  • 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
  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.

    Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020
  • Topical application of petroleum ether and ethanol extracts of Eclipta alba significantly reduced the time required for hair growth initiation and completion in male albino rats compared to control animals, with the 5% petroleum ether extract showing a greater number of hair follicles in the anagenic phase (69 +/- 4) than the control (47 +/- 13).

    Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008
  • Oral and topical administration of Eclipta prostrata promotes hair growth and enhances the induction of anagen in mice by increasing FGF-7 and decreasing FGF-5 expression.

    Pharmaceutical Biology, 2019
  • Topical application of a polyherbal formulation containing Cuscuta reflexa, Citrullus colocynthis, and Eclipta alba extracts reduced hair growth initiation time to one third and complete hair growth time by 32% in rats compared with control animals.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2007

Ingredients

Water, Propanediol, Dibutyl Adipate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-15, Diisopropyl Adipate, Niacinamide, Methylene Bisbenzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Urea, 2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Adenosine, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Malachite Extract

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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