SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50

Name: SkinCeuticals - Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50
Brand: SkinCeuticals

SPF 50

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WORKS FOR

Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

artemia extract
butyloctyl salicylate
dimethicone
titanium dioxide
Vitamin E
triethylhexanoin
zinc oxide
+3 more

IRRITANCY

LOW

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$34.00

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Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50

$35.49

In stock

Size: 1.7 oz

Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50

$36.00

In stock

Size: 4.2 fl. oz

Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50

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$36.00

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Size: 50 ml

Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen

User reviews

Recommend 2 reviews

100%

How would you describe the finish? 2 reviews

Matt

Dewy

Shiny

How much white cast does it leave? 2 reviews

A lot

Not at all

How much does it sting eyes? 2 reviews

A lot

Not at all

How much does it pill under makeup? 1 review

A lot

Not at all

How much does this product clog pores? 1 review

Definitely clogs pores

Doesn't clog pores

Product summary

We assess that "SkinCeuticals - Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What our users say

Based on 2 reviews 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
As for the white cast, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not leave a white cast.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, two out of two reviewers say that it doesn't sting eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this sunscreen as dewy.

Price

The product retails from 34.00$ up to 68.00$ in the United States.

For a detailed price comparison: click here.

Can the product deliver on its promises?

WIMJ summary for sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
butyloctyl salicylate

Non-organic (mineral) filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
titanium dioxide
zinc oxide

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"SkinCeuticals' Physical Fusion UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50 not only provides broad-spectrum sun protection from both burning and aging sun rays, but it also offers a universal tint that enhances your skin tone and boosts radiance."

Dermstore

WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Protects skin against collagen damage."

Skinstore

WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: artemia extract, caprylyl glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, isododecane.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
triethylhexanoin	HIGH
dimethicone	HIGH
artemia extract	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Sun protection
Evens skin tone

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 90/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
undecane
triethylhexanoin
butyloctyl salicylate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
titanium dioxide Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin	6% Declared
zinc oxide A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant	5% Declared
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish	6% - 7.3%
isododecane An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture	6.6% - 8.1%
c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth	4.7% - 5.7%
undecane Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin	3.6% - 4.4%
triethylhexanoin Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	2.7% - 3.3%
isohexadecane Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent	2.6% - 3.2%
nylon-12 Used to create a nice product consistency	2.1% - 2.6%
caprylyl methicone A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin	1.6% - 2%
butyloctyl salicylate A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own	1.3% - 1.6%
phenethyl benzoate Used as a fragrance	1.2% - 1.4%
styrene/acrylates copolymer Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters	1.1% - 1.3%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	1.3% - 1.5%
tridecane Helps create a dry, non-greasy finish of the skin	0.8% - 1.2%
dicaprylyl carbonate Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin	0.95% - 1.2%
dicaprylyl ether Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients	0.95% - 1.15%
talc Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish	1% - 1.3%
dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Helps oil and water mix together	0.7% - 1.1%
aluminum stearate Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation	0.65% - 1%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	0.75% - 1.1%
peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together	0.55% - 0.85%
alumina The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products	0.65% - 1%
polyhydroxystearic acid Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation	0.55% - 0.85%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 0.75%
magnesium sulfate Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.5% - 0.75%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.55% - 0.8%
iron oxides An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499	0.45% - 0.65%
peg-8 laurate Helps oil and water mix together	0.45% - 0.7%
disteardimonium hectorite A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency	0.35% - 0.65%
triethoxycaprylylsilane A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation	0.3% - 0.6%
tocopherol Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself	0.25% - 0.45%
propylene carbonate Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture	0.3% - 0.5%
artemia extract Zooplankton extract that can attract water to the upper level of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect	0.2% - 0.35%
benzoic acid A preservative	0.1% - 0.2%
c9-15 fluoroalcohol phosphate Helps to create a thicker product consistency	0.1% - 0.2%
peg-9 Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation	0.1% - 0.2%
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WIMJ similarity score		46%	43%	38%	38%	38%	36%	34%	32%	32%	32%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 40
Key ingredients	artemia extract butyloctyl salicylate +5 more	Common: artemia extract butyloctyl salicylate +5 more Other:	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +4 more Other:	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +3 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +2 more	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +3 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +2 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +3 more Other:	Common: dimethicone butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +1 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +3 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate hydrated silica +1 more	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +3 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +8 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more Other: bisabolol camellia oleifera leaf extract +4 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dipotassium glycyrrhizate +3 more
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Potential Irritants	c9-15 fluoroalcohol phosphate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? iron oxides Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? aluminum stearate Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? tridecane Has skin benefit? phenethyl benzoate Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? triethylhexanoin Has skin benefit? undecane Has skin benefit? +13 more	c9-15 fluoroalcohol phosphate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? iron oxides Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? aluminum stearate Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? tridecane Has skin benefit? phenethyl benzoate Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? triethylhexanoin Has skin benefit? undecane Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? cassia alata leaf extract Has skin benefit? diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? aluminum stearate Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? tridecane Has skin benefit? phenethyl benzoate Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? triethylhexanoin Has skin benefit? undecane Has skin benefit? +13 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? phenethyl benzoate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit? lactobionic acid Has skin benefit? ammonium hydroxide Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +9 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? phenethyl benzoate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit? lactobionic acid Has skin benefit? ammonium hydroxide Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +9 more	disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? aluminum stearate Has skin benefit? iron oxides Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? tridecane Has skin benefit? triethylhexanoin Has skin benefit? phenethyl benzoate Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? undecane Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? plankton extract Has skin benefit? polypodium leucotomos leaf extract Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit? phenethyl benzoate Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +12 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? iron oxides Has skin benefit? iron oxides Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycrylene Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? ceteareth-20 Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +12 more	iron oxides Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +5 more	aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? brassica oleracea italica extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? lauryl glucoside Has skin benefit? cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +36 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +36 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +36 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +39 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +28 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +28 more