Been using it for years. I like the fact the sunscreen is tinted so I don't have to wear foundation especially in the summer time. I also find it easy to apply and love the feeling of lightness on my skin.
Light as air, strong as steel — this 100% mineral sunscreen is proof that protection doesn’t have to feel heavy. SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 shields your skin with powerful titanium dioxide, while artemia salina extract helps your skin stay resilient under the sun’s heat and stress.
Appropriate for all skin types, even sensitive or post-procedure skin.
50 ml / 1.7 fl oz.
SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50
This transparent, mattifying fluid provides broad-spectrum protection for all skin types (even very sensitive) with 100% physical filters, transparent titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Perfect for sensitive skin (and everyone else who hates that greasy sunscreen feel), this ultra-sheer fluid glides on like silk, dries fast, and leaves nothing but confidence behind. No chalk, no shine, no excuses — just daily broad-spectrum protection you can actually look forward to.
Sheer Physical UV Defense 50 is enhanced with artemia salina, a plankton extract, this lightweight sunscreen increases skin defences and resistance to UV and heat stress. The weightless fluid spreads evenly and dries quickly, leaving no residue.
Key Benefits of SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense
Key Ingredients
5% Zinc Oxide (Z-Cote®)
This microfine Zinc Oxide is a non-chemical filter providing broad-spectrum protection against burning UVB as well as aging UVA rays. The particle size and distribution characteristics spread evenly and provide a non-whitening effect.
6% Titanium Dioxide
Microfine Titanium Dioxide is a non-chemical SPF contributor that forms a barrier on the skin to protect against UVA and UVB rays.
Artemia Salina
This plankton extract helps boost skin’s natural defences and resistance to UV- and heat-induced stress. (based on in-vitro test)
Active Ingredients
Ingredients
Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Undecane, Triethylhexanoin, Isohexadecane, Nylon-12, Caprylyl Methicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Phenethyl Benzoate, Styrene/acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Tridecane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Talc, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 Crosspolymer, Aluminum Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Peg-8 Laurate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Artemia Extract, Benzoic Acid, Peg-9
Directions AM
Shake well before using. Apply generously to the face, neck and chest 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply sunscreen 40 minutes after swimming, perspiring heavily and washing, and immediately after towel drying, and at least every 2 hours.
For optimal results, use after a SkinCeuticals antioxidant and moisturizer.
Caution
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Discontinue use if skin irritation develops or increase. If irritation persists, consult a doctor. Before using on children less than 6 months of age, consult a doctor. Keep out of reach of children.
Protect - The first line of defence against premature aging and skin cancer.
SkinCeuticals sunscreens are formulated with combinations of highly effective mineral and/or chemical sunscreen filters to provide true broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. By reflecting and absorbing UV rays, SkinCeuticals sunscreens are the skin's first line of defence against photoaging.
SkinCeuticals offers a variety of cosmetically elegant sunscreen formulations for various skin types and lifestyles. This includes a full range of 100% mineral sunscreens ideal for daily use and very sensitive, post-procedure skin, as well as chemical sunscreens ideal for an active lifestyle, sport or extreme weather conditions.
The physical sunscreen portfolio features Z-Cote®, a transparent mineral zinc oxide, to physically protect skin from damaging UVA rays proven to be responsible for signs of premature aging.
Sheer Physical Defense SPF 50
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Thank you for leaving a review for our Sheer Physical Defense SPF 50. We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the product and its high SPF protection. We appreciate your support and hope to continue providing you with quality skincare. Have a great day!
Best,
Customer Service at SkinCeuticals
This is the best sunscreen that I've tried. It's super light-weight and wears great under makeup! It also doesn't clog my pores like some other sunscreen that's I've tried in the past.
I Love this product, it has great coverage, makes you glow but
doesn't look greasy, no breakouts, little-no sunscreen smell
and sits well with other products.
Highly recommend
Light and goes in the skin fast
Perfect product, will buy again!
Sheer Physical Defense SPF 50
Hi there,
Thank you for leaving a review for our Sheer Physical Defense SPF 50. We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the product and its high SPF protection. We appreciate your support and hope to continue providing you with quality skincare. Have a great day!
Best,
Customer Service at SkinCeuticals
This is the best sunscreen that I've tried. It's super light-weight and wears great under makeup! It also doesn't clog my pores like some other sunscreen that's I've tried in the past.
I Love this product, it has great coverage, makes you glow but
doesn't look greasy, no breakouts, little-no sunscreen smell
and sits well with other products.
Highly recommend
Light and goes in the skin fast
Perfect product, will buy again!
Get my wife this for Christmas every year and she’s never disappointed.
Love this product!
Been using it for years. I like the fact the sunscreen is tinted so I don't have to wear foundation especially in the summer time. I also find it easy to apply and love the feeling of lightness on my skin.
No complaints.
Love this product!
Been using it for years. I like the fact the sunscreen is tinted so I don't have to wear foundation especially in the summer time. I also find it easy to apply and love the feeling of lightness on my skin.
I have used this eye cream before and I can say that it is the best I have every tried. I had little fine lines under my eyes before I first started using it. After a few weeks I realized I can actually count those lines because thanks to Skinsceuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye, I only had 3 lines left! I started using other eye creams about a year ago but none of them did the miracle that A.G.E. Advanced Eye did. I have started using it again and I can see the improvement in dryness, lines and brightness already after a few days!
While I’ve tried to look for more affordable options over the years, skinceuticals can’t be beat in terms of quality and efficacy. Best of the best for anti-aging and skin protection. I look forward to putting it on each and every morning!