Better Screen™ UV Serum SPF 50+ — Reddit Reviews
by Kiehl's
Updated September 7, 2026
SPF 50+ sunscreen serum that layers well under makeup; may feel oily.
What the community says
This is a lightweight SPF 50+ sunscreen serum praised for sensitive and acne-prone skin due to its gentle, non-stinging formula. It melts into skin quickly and works well under makeup. The trade-off is a dewy finish that can feel oily for some.
What this means for you
What people love
- Lightweight texture that melts into skin without stinging
- Compatible with sensitive and acne-prone skin types
- Works well under makeup with no white cast
Watch out for
Product details
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Real Reddit threads — 18 mentions across 8 threads
Kiehl's Better Screen™ UV Serum SPF 50+ on Reddit, in one place — 8 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more, summarized.
“innisfree ‘daily uv defense sunscreen’ OR kiehl’s ’better screen uv serum’”
Positive
“this has been my main routine:”
Positive
“i kind of alternate products but this has been my main routine”
Positive
“I’ve really been loving Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum”
Positive
“Sunscreens often break me out too and this one hasn’t.”
Positive
“never see anyone talk about it!”
Positive
“Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum Sunscreen SPF 50”
Positive
“Morning - 7 days a week”
Positive
“Keihl’s Better Screen UV serum is a great option.”
Positive
“It’s the first sunscreen in a long time that I can wear all day and doesn’t break me out”
Positive
“Melts right into the skin with no stinging or burning.”
Positive
“I have been using Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum for a few months and like it.”
Positive
“No itching or burning which I am very prone to with niacinimide.”
Positive
“I do have a few new blemishes but also started Tret around the same time and it may be related to purging.”
Positive
“I wear SPF daily (even in winter) and currently use the Kiehl’s Better Screen UV serum.”
Positive
“I like it, but it can get a little oily on me.”
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“The past few days I’ve used Kiehl’s Better Screen UV.”
Positive
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