Better Screen™ UV Serum SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen with Collagen Peptide — Reddit Reviews
by Kiehl's
Updated July 31, 2026
Fluid texture absorbs quickly — no white cast or residue
What the community says
Lightweight SPF 50+ sunscreen serum with collagen peptides that melts into skin without white cast, favored for combo and acne-prone types despite some reports of oiliness and stinging around the eyes.
What this means for you
What people love
- Fluid texture absorbs quickly — no white cast or residue
- Pump packaging encourages consistent daily use
- Non-comedogenic and hydrating for combination and acne-prone skin
Watch out for
- Can feel oily on some skin types, especially oily skin
- Occasional eye stinging reported, possibly from niacinamide intolerance
- Might cause minor breakouts when layered with active treatments like tretinoin
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads
6 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/30PlusSkinCare +2 more
“innisfree ‘daily uv defense sunscreen’ OR kiehl’s ’better screen uv serum’”
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“this has been my main routine:”
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“i kind of alternate products but this has been my main routine”
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“I’ve really been loving Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum and never see anyone talk about it!”
Positive
“Sunscreens often break me out too and this one hasn’t.”
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“I’ve really been loving Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum”
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“Keihl’s Better Screen UV serum is a great option.”
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“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.”
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“No itching or burning which I am very prone to with niacinimide.”
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“I do have a few new blemishes but also started Tret around the same time”
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“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.”
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“I’ve liked Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum.”
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“liked Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum”
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