SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical SPF 50 Sunscreen

SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 is an ultra-sheer, weightless 100% mineral sunscreen fluid formulated to provide broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection for all skin types, including sensitive. Formulated with titanium dioxide — a broad-spectrum mineral filter — and artemia salina, a plankton extract that helps boost the skin’s natural defences against UV- and heat-induced stress, this silky sheer fluid spreads easily, dries quickly, and leaves no white residue or greasy finish. Dermatologist-tested for safety.

Unlike tinted mineral sunscreens, Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 is completely untinted and transparent on the skin, making it ideal for those who prefer a clean, invisible finish or who wear their own foundation or tinted products over their sunscreen. Water-resistant for up to 40 minutes, non-comedogenic, paraben-free, and fragrance-free, it is a versatile daily facial sunscreen suitable for all skin types year-round.

Skin Types

Suitable for all skin types including dry, normal, oily, combination, and sensitive. Its lightweight, non-comedogenic, fragrance-free formula makes it particularly well-suited to reactive, sensitized, and acne-prone skin that requires effective broad-spectrum protection without irritation or pore congestion.

Skin Concerns

Formulated to protect against UV-induced aging, discoloration, and sensitization. Ideal for those seeking a completely sheer, invisible mineral sunscreen that provides high-level broad-spectrum protection without a tint, white cast, or heavy finish.

Benefits

• 100% mineral broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection at SPF 50 — no chemical filters
• Ultra-sheer, weightless fluid texture — spreads easily and dries quickly with no white residue
• Completely untinted for an invisible finish compatible with any foundation or tinted product
• Water-resistant for up to 40 minutes
• Artemia salina helps boost skin’s natural defences against UV- and heat-induced stress
• Paraben-free and fragrance-free; non-comedogenic
• Suitable for all skin types including very sensitive skin
• Dermatologist-tested for safety

Key Ingredients

• Titanium Dioxide — A microfine mineral SPF filter that acts as a weightless reflector on the skin’s surface to protect against both UVA and UVB rays. In its microfine form, titanium dioxide provides effective broad-spectrum protection while remaining virtually invisible on the skin — delivering the reliable UV defence of a mineral sunscreen without the white cast associated with standard titanium dioxide formulations.
• Artemia Salina (Plankton Extract) — A unique marine-derived ingredient extracted from brine shrimp, artemia salina is known for its exceptional ability to survive extreme environmental conditions. Applied topically, this plankton extract helps boost the skin’s own natural defences and resistance to UV- and heat-induced stress, providing an additional layer of biological protection that complements the physical mineral filter.

How to Use

Shake well before use. Apply Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 liberally to the face, neck, and chest at least 15 minutes before sun exposure and before applying makeup. Reapply after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, and at least every two hours during sun exposure. For best results, use as the final step in your morning skincare routine after SkinCeuticals antioxidant serums and moisturizers. For children under six months of age, consult a physician before use.

Sun Protection Measures: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad-Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher alongside other sun protection measures, including limiting time in the sun between 10 am and 2 pm, and wearing protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses.