
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Fluid sunscreen with 1% niacinamide and ceramide complex
FEATURES
SPF 50PA++++ protection, quick absorbing (within 5 seconds), matte finish, no greasy residue, lasts up to 8 hours, sweat resistant, designed for oily to combination skin, strengthens skin barrier
BEST FOR
oily
CHECKS
No whitecast, no greasy residue
Who Is It For?
Adults All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Sun Damage Protection Oil Control Skin Barrier StrengtheningBudget
Affordable (under โน30) Is Not Fitting Since Price Is โน337 So Mid-range ($30-$75) Equivalent As โน337 Inr ~ $4.5 Usd So Convert To Local Currency Budget But For Inr 337 It's Affordable In India Context Mark As Mid-rangeHow To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Lakme Says
Product Description:
The new Lakme Dry Matte Fluid is first-ever fluid sunscreen that boasts SPF 50PA++++, shielding your skin from 98% of harmful sun rays. It offers superior sun protection with a lighter than lotion texture feel. It's a quick-absorbing formula that absorbs in 5 seconds and its ultra-light fluid texture gives your skin a matte smooth finish without any greasy white residue. This sunscreen has been designed for Oily to combination skin type. It has effective mattifying pigments that help control oil production for 8 hours, keeping your skin oil-free throughout the day. It is designed with sweat resistance technology. This product is your daily skin defender; it is perfect for stepping out for college, office or any casual outing, while also ideal for sports and leisure activities. Formulated with 1% ceramide complex (Niacinamide and Ceramides), this dry matte fluid sunscreen strengthens the skin's barrier for long-lasting protection. This innovative bottle pack with a nozzle is perfect for ease of application and precise dispensing. Apply directly on face, one squeeze on each side, it spreads and blends easily. Clinically tested and proven effective, Lakme Sun Expert Dry Matte Fluid SPF 50 is the perfect daily defense for fashionistas against sun damage ensuring a healthy and radiant complexion.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
niacinamide,ceramide
Key Ingredients
niacinamide, ceramide
Ingredients Details
Niacinamide
Common Name(s): Vitamin b3,nicotinamide,pyridine-3-carboxamide
CAS Number: 98-92-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, reduces visible pore size, regulates sebum production, fades dark spots, and improves skin texture and tone.
Why It's Used: It is used because it addresses multiple skin concerns at once without irritation, making it suitable for all skin types. it is stable in formulations and pairs well with most other actives.
How It Works: Niacinamide inhibits the transfer of melanosomes (pigment packets) to skin cells, reducing hyperpigmentation. it also stimulates ceramide synthesis to strengthen the skin barrier and reduces inflammation by modulating cytokine activity.
Typically Found In: Serums,moisturizers,toners,cleansers,eye creams,sunscreens,primers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ vitamin
Secondary Functions: Barrier repair,brightening,anti-inflammatory
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 2%โ10% (typical: 5%; higher concentrations may cause flushing in some individuals)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetically produced
Halal Status: Yes โ synthetic origin
Source Notes: Commercially produced via synthesis from nicotinic acid or 3-cyanopyridine. no animal-derived sources used in cosmetic-grade niacinamide.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; concentrations above 10% may cause temporary flushing in sensitive individuals
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: At concentrations >10%, some users experience niacin flush (transient redness/tingling). generally very well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ one of the best-tolerated actives for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Extensively studied and considered very safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant systemic toxicity concerns at topical concentrations.
Works Well With: Retinol,peptides,ahas/bhas,hyaluronic acid,ceramides,zinc,vitamin c,spf
Avoid Combining With: High concentrations of vitamin c (ascorbic acid) may theoretically convert to niacin โ use at different times if using pure l-ascorbic acid above 15%
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Niacinamide is a precursor to nad+ and nadp+, coenzymes vital to cellular energy metabolism. its benefits for dna repair and mitochondrial function make it a key ingredient in anti-aging strategies.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,pubmed clinical studies
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12