Your search for your new favorite facial sunscreen is over. Meet Daily Moisturizing Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30: A dermatologist-developed formula that’s designed for acne-prone skin. That means it just got easier to protect your face from harmful UV rays* while also supporting clearer-looking skin, thanks to its non-comedogenic formula. 

Sunscreen is an important part of any skincare routine because it protects against sun damage, which has the potential to lead to early signs of aging (like fine lines)—and, of course, even greater risks like skin cancer. But when you don’t particularly love the texture of your go-to sunscreen and it makes your skin greasy and pimple-prone, it’s much harder to maintain a habit of wearing SPF every single day. That’s why our pros at Curology worked to create a facial product that even those of us with oily skin will actually enjoy using, which you can effortlessly incorporate into your current Curology skincare routine.

Here’s what you need to know about Curology's Daily Moisturizing Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30:

• It’s designed to be your go-to, daily face sunscreen.

• It’s a chemical sunscreen with Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, and Octocrylene.

• It's a daily moisturizer with broad spectrum SPF 30 to help protect against UV damage.*

• It’s non-comedogenic and designed for acne-prone skin.

• It has a lightweight lotion texture and absorbs quickly into the skin with no sticky or tacky after feel.

• The size of the bottle is 50 ml or 1.7 fl oz

• It’s just $14 with a subscription to Curology.

Sunscreen is a non-optional product for a solid skincare routine, so you want to use one that you love. This dermatologist-designed formula was made to help create better sun protection habits—and to help you keep your skin looking and feeling great, so you feel your best, too.

What makes Curology’s Daily Moisturizing Lotion special?

This lightweight moisturizer is formulated with zinc PCA and niacinamide to help control excess oil and support clearer-looking skin, and ceramides and glycerin to help maintain hydration and support the skin barrier—without clogging pores. This moisturizer contains Broad Spectrum SPF 30 to help protect against UV damage*, while designed to blend invisibly into all skin tones.

What ingredients are in Daily Moisturizing Lotion?

This fragrance-free sunscreen contains chemical filters avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene to help protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Since it is non-comedogenic, it doesn’t contain anything that is known to clog pores and exacerbate breakouts. Here are a few of the key ingredients: Zinc PCA: Helps reduce excess oil production and helps minimize the look of pores Niacinamide: Helps reduce the appearance of redness and minimizes shine.

Glycerin: a hydration hero. It has humectant properties, so it locks water in the skin’s outer layer to help maximize moisture levels.

Ceramides: Helps support the moisture barrier to keep skin hydrated

How to use Daily Moisturizing Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Sunscreen is an important everyday skincare product, and you should apply it each morning as part of your skincare routine. When it comes to the order of your skincare products, cleanser comes first, and a face sunscreen comes last—here’s how your morning skincare routine might look:

• Wash your face with a cleanser.

• Apply a serum (if you’re using one).

• Moisturize. 

• Apply a facial sunscreen. Blend well.

• If you wear any makeup, you can apply that after your sunscreen.

Daily Moisturizing Lotion absorbs quickly into the skin with no sticky or tacky after feel, and is designed to blend invisibly into all skin tones, without a streaky white cast.

To properly apply the sunscreen, spread the lightweight lotion generously over your face and neck at least 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply every two hours to ensure you’re staying protected—especially if you’re out in the sun. If you’re swimming or sweating, use a separate water-resistant sunscreen for max protection. The sunscreen has a shelf life of 2 years. (Refer to Drug Facts for warnings and full safety information.)

Why it’s important to wear sunscreen

To best protect your skin, you should wear sunscreen every day—even when it’s cloudy, you’re inside all day, or if you have skin that is rich in melanin. A good broad spectrum face sunscreen doesn’t just help to prevent your skin from tanning and burning—it works hard to reduce sun damage that you might not even notice, for maximum anti-aging benefits. 

At Curology, we’re committed to helping you meet your long-term skin goals—and sun protection is a big part of that strategy. Here are a few benefits you’ll get from daily broad spectrum SPF sunscreen wear. 

Protection against skin cancer. UV radiation is the top contributor to skin cancers like basal cell skin cancer, squamous cell skin cancer, and melanoma. While sunscreen cannot prevent all sun damage and direct sun exposure can still cause harm, adequate sun protection—including wearing a sufficient amount of a broad spectrum sunscreen—helps lower the risk of skin cancer.  

Reduced risk of early signs of aging. Up to 90% of visible aging is due to the harsh effects of sun damage. Luckily, a broad spectrum SPF lotion that protects skin from UVA and UVB rays can help reduce early signs of aging, like wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, and age spots. 

Diminished hyperpigmentation. If you have dark spots from old acne lesions, sunscreen is helpful in keeping your complexion as even as possible. UV rays can damage pigment-producing cells called melanocytes, which, as a result, overproduce melanin and lead to hyperpigmentation. So, if you want to prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from darkening over time, remember to use a good broad spectrum SPF for these anti-aging benefits. Remember: Tanning may seem like a fun summer activity, but there’s no such thing as a healthy tan, so be sure to practice good sun protection with a broad spectrum sunscreen when you head outdoors.

Why we made this sunscreen

Finding your best face sunscreen can be a pretty taxing experience. From greasy finishes to white casts to non-layerable formulas that pill on your skin, there are a lot of not-so-great sunscreen side effects out there. Especially if you deal with acne-prone skin, the thought of adding a product to your routine that might exacerbate your breakouts is far from appealing.

But a broad spectrum sunscreen is a non-negotiable part of every person’s skincare routine—it’s necessary to wear every single day, whether you spend your time indoors or outside. A good sunscreen will absorb quickly, melting into your skin without leaving any awkward-looking streaks. So, you get the broad spectrum SPF coverage you need—protecting against skin cancer caused by UV radiation, reducing early signs of aging, and diminishing the risk of dark spots and hyperpigmentation—with an invisible finish that’s designed to work well on all skin tones and skin types, from sensitive skin to dry skin to oily skin. 

If you use skincare products, like serums and cleansers, with active ingredients (like those found in your Curology formula), sunscreen is especially important because some actives can make your skin extra-sensitive. Tretinoin, for example, is a powerful retinoid with anti-aging benefits that can increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun. 

How to get Curology’s Daily Moisturizing Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30

If you’re an existing Curology patient, you can easily add it to your routine—just add it to your next shipment for an additional $14 (plus tax where applicable), and it’ll arrive at your door, along with the rest of your routine. 

If you’re new to Curology, take our skincare quiz** and upload some photos so a licensed dermatology provider can evaluate your skin and, if appropriate, prescribe a personalized Rx formula with up to 3 clinically proven active ingredients for your unique skin concerns.

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If you have any questions along the way, Curology’s licensed dermatology providers are here to help you navigate all your skincare questions. Knowledge is power—and learning more about how to best protect and care for your skin will help you to keep your complexion looking and feeling as good as possible. In the meantime, you can order Daily Moisturizing Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 from The Curology Shop.

PS. We did the research so you don't have to:

1.  Anne Harwood, et al. Moisturizers. StatPearls Publishing. (2022 January)

*Sunscreen cannot prevent all harm from UV rays. **Subject to medical consultation and subscription required. Trial lasts 30 days. New subscribers only. Results may vary. Restrictions apply.

Written by

Curology Team

Medically reviewed by

Elise Griffin, PA-C