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Product summary

"SkinCeuticals - Prevent Phloretin CF + Ultra Facial UV Defense Sunscreen SPF50 Free" is using UV filters in a relatively low concentration. Because of this, it might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 0.45% - 0.65%, uvinul a plus 0.50% - 0.75%, mexoryl xl 1.10% - 1.40%, octinoxate 1.50% - 1.80% and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 0.50% - 0.80%.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. 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.