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Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen with Collagen Peptides.

Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen with Collagen Peptides
Sunscreen

About this product

A lightweight serum sunscreen with SPF 50 and collagen peptides designed for daily facial sun protection.

Guru Score

90%

Yay

4 experts · Moderate agreement
4Gurus
4Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What they liked

  • Lightweight, no white cast or greasy feel
  • Hydrating texture with a dewy finish
  • Works well under makeup without peeling

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    What the gurus are saying

    This lightweight serum sunscreen works particularly well for oily and acne-prone skin, according to dermatologists and skincare experts who've tested it. It delivers genuine hydration without any greasy residue, gives a dewy finish that looks great under makeup, and has no white cast because it's a chemical SPF. The peptides are designed to reduce inflammation and support collagen production, plus it's fragrance-free.
    Synthesized from 4 expert reviews · most recent take February 2026

    Best for

    Normal skin

    Type

    SunscreenLiquid

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    What the gurus are saying.

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    April Basi
    April Basi
    71k subs
    ✓Yay
    "Kiehl's Better Screen is my current favorite sunscreen for oily or acne prone skin. It's one of the SPFs I consistently see work well for that skin type."
    Top Pick: sunscreen for oily or acne prone skin
    Dr. Shereene Idriss
    Dr. Shereene Idriss
    1.72M subs
    ✓Yay
    "Kiehl's also has their Better Screen, an SPF 50 serum that's extremely lightweight with peptides and very easy to use."
    All 4 takes from Dr. Shereene Idriss
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    "This one is their Better Screen UV Serum, it is a SPF 50, it is one of the most lightweight sunscreens I have ever seen. It's interesting that they call it a serum but it could just be a very lightweight sunscreen as well. I love it, it is extremely lightweight. It is a chemical SPF so it's elegant, it's going to disappear, it will work for all skin tones, there will be no white cast. Additionally, it has two types of peptides in it to help with collagen production and reducing inflammation. There's no fragrance and it does not have any oily residue."
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    "Kiehl's has their Better Screen UV Serum at SPF 50, it's their newest one. It is a UV serum but I still would apply it last. It retails for $42. It is lightweight and it is SPF 50. Definitely one worth trying and great if you have oily skin."
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    "If you have oily skin and you're on the other end of the spectrum and you're looking for a really nice sunscreen, Kiehl's Better Screen for 43 bucks is a very lightweight SPF. They call it a serum but you should still use it last in your routine. It is an SPF of 50 and it has two types of tripeptides, palmoil tripeptide 1 and 7, to reduce inflammation and stimulate collagen. It does not have any greasy effect, it has no fragrance, and it is very lightweight and I love it."
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    "Kiehl's also has their Better Screen, an SPF 50 serum that's extremely lightweight with peptides and very easy to use."
    Dr. Jenny Liu
    Dr. Jenny Liu
    322k subs
    ✓Yay
    "This has been really a sunscreen that I've been grabbing more days than not. It really has a nice hydrating texture with that dewy finish but at the same time is not shiny, doesn't pill, looks great under makeup or alone. When we talk about elegant sunscreens in the US there aren't that many, and I feel like I really talk a lot about mineral sunscreens, but this one does offer a great dewy finish at the same time it's hydrating but not heavy or sticky. Ingredient wise it has broadspectrum UV filters, it is a chemical sunscreen, doesn't leave any white cast, offers SPF 50 broad spectrum UVA and UVB coverage. It does have collagen peptides, which at the very least is helping to sit on top of the skin to plump the skin, help to hydrate, reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. But I'm not recommending it because of the collagen peptides, it's just really I love the texture and how hydrating it is. If you have combination to dry skin like me or you're looking for a hydrating sunscreen, this is great."
    Dr. Daniel Sugai
    Dr. Daniel Sugai
    720k subs
    ✓Yay
    "Kiehl's Better Screen, this one is nice. I put this on today. This is also a way to protect yourself while also treating with a peptide."

    Frequently asked.

    What is Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen with Collagen Peptides?

    A lightweight serum sunscreen with SPF 50 and collagen peptides designed for daily facial sun protection.

    Is Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen with Collagen Peptides worth it?

    Yes. All 4 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 90%.

    What is Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen with Collagen Peptides's Guru Score?

    Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen with Collagen Peptides holds a Guru Score of 90%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

    Who is Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen with Collagen Peptides best for?

    Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen with Collagen Peptides is generally suited to normal skin.

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