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Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50

Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 is a weightless fluid with 100% physical filters, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, for broad spectrum protection. It dries to a sheer matte finish and suits all skin types.
$68.00 50 mL
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Ingredients
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS, TITANIUM DIOXIDE 6.0021%, ZINC OXIDE 5.0078%, COSMETIC INGREDIENTS, 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
What you get
Size

50 mL

Key actives

Zinc oxide · titanium dioxide · plankton extract

SPF

Broad-spectrum SPF 50

Finish

Sheer, weightless matte

When to use

Mornings, as the last step

Free from

Parabens

Tint

Formula

Use Case

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Sensitive Skin

SPF

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SPF Broad-spectrum SPF 50 Broad-spectrum SPF 50, water-resistant 40 minutes Broad-spectrum SPF 50, water-resistant 40 minutes Broad-spectrum SPF 50, PA++++, water-resistant 40 minutes Broad-spectrum SPF 50, PA++++, water-resistant 40 minutes SPF 30 Broad-spectrum SPF 50 Broad-spectrum SPF 50 Broad-spectrum SPF 50, PA++++, water-resistant 40 minutes Broad-spectrum SPF 40 · PA++++ · water-resistant (80 minutes) Broad-spectrum SPF 40
Key actives Zinc oxide · titanium dioxide · plankton extract 100% mineral UV filters 3% avobenzone · ZOX12® complex · fractionated melanin 12% zinc oxide · niacinamide · bisabolol 12% non-nano zinc oxide · niacinamide · bisabolol 1% titanium dioxide · 20% zinc oxide · ZOX12® · melanin · vitamin E 22% zinc oxide · melanin · ZOX12® 3% avobenzone · ZOX12® complex · fractionated melanin Non-nano zinc oxide · bisabolol · silver ear mushroom extract 8% titanium dioxide · 3.8% zinc oxide 8% titanium dioxide · 3.8% zinc oxide
Texture — Sheer, tinted — Lightweight liquid Tinted liquid; medium, buildable coverage; demi-matte finish — Ultra-lightweight fluid Ultra-lightweight, tinted Untinted, lightweight milky texture Sheer and untinted, matte finish Sheer tint, matte finish
Finish Sheer, weightless matte — Sheer, matte — — Smooth matte — — — — —
Shades — — — Original · Glow · Bronze Fair · Light · Medium · Tan — — — — — —
Size 50 mL 50 mL 45 mL 55 mL / 1.8 fl oz 55 mL / 1.8 fl oz 30 mL 50 mL 45 mL 50 mL / 1.7 fl oz 50 g / 1.75 oz 50 g / 1.75 oz
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What it is

A sheer 100% physical SPF 50 with matte finish

An ultra-sheer sunscreen fluid with broad spectrum protection and a transparent finish. Suits all skin types, including sensitive.

SPF 50
100% physical filters
Sheer matte finish

What it does for your skin

Physical SPF 50Broad spectrum, 100% physical filters
Weightless matteA sheer, weightless matte finish
Quick-drying textureSpreads easily, no residue
Paraben-free formulaAlso non-comedogenic
Key ingredients

What’s in it

Zinc Oxide5%Zinc OxideA physical sunscreen filter
Titanium Dioxide6%Titanium DioxideA physical sunscreen filter
Artemia SalinaArtemia SalinaBoosts defences to UV and heat stress
Directions

How to apply

1 · Apply generouslyLast morning step, face and neck
2 · ReapplyPer label, after sweat or swimming
Your questions

About the formula and use

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes. It's made for all skin types, including sensitive, and uses only physical filters.

Will it leave a white cast?

It's an ultra-sheer, transparent fluid that dries quickly with a weightless matte finish and no residue.

Is it right for me?

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, using prescription skincare, or unsure where this fits in your routine, ask us at checkout or book a complimentary consultation first.

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