SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50

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

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Tocopherol0.25% - 0.45%Dimethicone6% - 7.3%Artemia extract0.2% - 0.35%

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Product Summary

We believe that "SkinCeuticals - Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun 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 this product 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 4 reviews 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, two out of three reviewers didn't notice clogged pores after using this sunscreen, but the third reviewer found that it clogged pores.
As for the white cast, all of the reviewers (4) say that it does not leave a white cast.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, two out of two reviewers report that the product does not pill under makeup.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, two out of three reviewers said that it doesn't sting eyes, but one user experienced the issue.

Our users describe the finish of this product as dewy, They find the product's texture to be light and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell.

Price

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

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Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Features Sheer, filmless tint adaptable to all skin tones, Boosts radiance for a more even, luminous complexion, Contains transparent zinc oxide, the only UV filter spanning the full UVA/UVB spectrum, Water resistant. No chemical filters, Non-comedogenic

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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).

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.

Titanium dioxide6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Zinc oxide5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Butyloctyl salicylate1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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

Iron oxides0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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.

Triethylhexanoin2.7% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Artemia extract0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Zooplankton extract that can attract water to the upper level of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect

Dimethicone6% - 7.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Isododecane6.6% - 8.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

Undecane3.6% - 4.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin

C12-15 alkyl benzoate4.7% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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

Pentylene glycol0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Caprylyl glycol0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Caprylyl methicone1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin

Dicaprylyl carbonate0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

Dicaprylyl ether0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

Isohexadecane2.6% - 3.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Propylene carbonate0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

Tocopherol0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

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SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50

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Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Product Summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What our users say

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Works for

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Sun protection

Moisturizing

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User reviews (4)

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