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Best Sunscreen Lotionsfor Acne Normal to Dry Skin

Balancing moisture with breakout prevention can be tricky when you have normal to dry skin. These sunscreens offer the perfect mix of gentle hydration and pore friendly ingredients to protect your face without causing new blemishes or dry patches.

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Normal to DryAcneLotion

Skin Type

Normal to DryDry to NormalNormal to OilyOily to Normal

Skin Condition

Acne

Product Format

CreamFluidGelLotion

Filter Type

ChemicalHybrid BalancedHybrid Chemical DominantHybrid Mineral DominantMineral

Brand

AqualogicaBeauty of JoseonCetaphilConscious ChemistDeconstructDERMATOUCHDOT & KEYDr. Sheth'sEltaMDfoxtaleHyphenIPCALa Roche-PosayLa ShieldMinimalistMolecular CompanyNeutrogenaNiveaPersonal TouchRE' EQUILReginald MenSunScoopThe Derma CoTucoWishCare
SunscreenMolecular Company

Sunscreen

SPF 50+PA++++ChemicalLotion
Calming · Lightweight · Breathable
Pros & Cons
Liked
Highly anti-inflammatory
Will not clog
No drying alcohols
Note
Lacks deep moisture
May sting breakouts
Severe eye sting
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UV Clear Broad-SpectrumEltaMD

UV Clear Broad-Spectrum

SPF 46PA N/AHybrid BalancedLotion
Soothing · Noncomedogenic · Hydrating
Pros & Cons
Liked
Soothes acne breakouts
Won't clog pores
Hydrates dry skin
Note
Lacks rich emollients
Poor UV photostability
May irritate barrier
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Strawberry Dew Tinted SunscreenDOT & KEY

Strawberry Dew Tinted Sunscreen

SPF 50+PA++++Hybrid Chemical DominantLotion
Hydrating · Sensitizing · Protective
Pros & Cons
Liked
Strong UV protection
Deeply hydrating base
No drying alcohols
Note
High irritation risk
May exacerbate breakouts
Endocrine disruption concerns
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Vitamin C + E SunscreenDOT & KEY

Vitamin C + E Sunscreen

SPF 50+PA++++Hybrid BalancedLotion
Hydrating · Sensitizing · Lightweight
Pros & Cons
Liked
Strong UV protection
Low comedogenicity risk
Hydrating humectant base
Note
High irritation potential
Contains endocrine disruptors
Severe eye sting
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All I Need SunscreenHyphen

All I Need Sunscreen

SPF 50PA++++ChemicalLotion
Hydrating · Comedogenic · Nourishing
Pros & Cons
Liked
Deeply hydrates skin
Strong barrier repair
Soothes skin inflammation
Note
Highly pore clogging
May irritate breakouts
Conflicts with actives
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Ceramide & Vitamin C SunscreenDr. Sheth's

Ceramide & Vitamin C Sunscreen

SPF 50+PA++++Hybrid Chemical DominantLotion
Hydrating · Comedogenic · Nourishing
Pros & Cons
Liked
Deeply hydrates skin
Repairs moisture barrier
Soothes skin inflammation
Note
Highly pore clogging
Poor UV photostability
Severe eye stinging
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SPF 50+ SunscreenCetaphil

SPF 50+ Sunscreen

SPF 50+PA N/AHybrid Chemical DominantLotion
Drying · Protective · Irritating
Pros & Cons
Liked
Excellent UV protection
Low pore clogging
Fragrance free formula
Note
Highly drying alcohol
May irritate acne
Lacks essential hydration
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UV Clear Tinted Broad-SpectrumEltaMD

UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum

SPF 46PA N/AHybrid Mineral DominantLotion
Comedogenic · Tinted · Soothing
Pros & Cons
Liked
Calms skin inflammation
No white cast
No drying alcohols
Note
Highly pore clogging
Photounstable UV filters
Low moisture retention
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Sunscreen Body LotionWishCare

Sunscreen Body Lotion

SPF 50PA+++Hybrid Chemical DominantLotion
Comedogenic · Hydrating · Rich
Pros & Cons
Liked
Deeply hydrates skin
Soothes active breakouts
Strong UV protection
Note
Highly comedogenic ingredients
Triggers acne breakouts
Heavy lipid base
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Sun SPF 50 LotionNivea

Sun SPF 50 Lotion

SPF 50PA+++Hybrid Chemical DominantLotion
Comedogenic · Drying · Protective
Pros & Cons
Liked
High SPF protection
Broad spectrum coverage
Minimal white cast
Note
Highly comedogenic
Contains drying alcohol
High irritation risk
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