Lysine
What Lysine is & what it does
An amino acid used as a humectant and conditioning agent that hydrates and supports the skin's moisture balance. It leaves a soft feel.
What does Lysine do in skincare?
Lysine is an amino acid that is commonly used as a skin-conditioning and humectant ingredient. It can help the skin feel smooth and hydrated and is sometimes included as a building block that supports the formula's overall conditioning profile.
Is Lysine safe?
Lysine is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the body and in many proteins, and it is generally considered well tolerated when used in cosmetics. It is used at small levels and is not typically associated with irritation for most people.
Is Lysine vegan?
The lysine used in cosmetics is often produced by fermentation of plant-based sugars, which makes it commonly suitable for vegan formulas. Since production methods can vary, anyone who strictly avoids animal-derived inputs may want to confirm the source with the brand.
Sunscreens with Lysine
We rate 67 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Sungboon Editor Green Tomato Pore Blurring Suncream
92/100
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Bioderma Photoderm Aquafluide SPF 50+ Tinted Sunscreen
91/100
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Pestlo Safe Recipe Sun Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++(2022 Renewal)
91/100
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9tails Exo-hydro SPF 50
89/100
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LACURA Ultrafluido Solar Facial SPF 50+
89/100
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Bioderma Photoderm Spot-age SPF 50+
88/100
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JM Solution Double Shield Sun Cream
88/100
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Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50
87/100
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Azio Beauty Age Defy Tinted SPF Perfector
87/100
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Ajanta Pharma Ltd Sunstop Acne SPF 80 Pa+++ Advanced Sun Protection Gel
86/100