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Safety Warning
For external use only. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. Keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Indications
Can be used before applying makeup.
Ingredients
Stearoxytrimethylsilane, Steareth 100, Laureth 7, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben
Directions
Apply on exposed areas 20 minutes before sun exposure. For a better protection, reapply every two hours.
For external use only. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. Keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Indications
Can be used before applying makeup.
Ingredients
Stearoxytrimethylsilane, Steareth 100, Laureth 7, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben
Directions
Apply on exposed areas 20 minutes before sun exposure. For a better protection, reapply every two hours.
Product Description
Daily use broad spectrum cream with transparent zinc oxide (Z-Cote) helps protect against the damaging effects of UVA and UVB rays.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Crysminx
Amazon Verified Purchase
This is the absolute best sunscreen I've used. Just right for African-American skin too as it does not leave that milky-white cast on your face; unless of course you use to much. I have medium complexion, so the key is a little bit goes a long way for the best coverage. I had darkening spot damage from over-expoxsure on driver's side of my face. My dermatologist recommended I use this and after a while the skintone has evened out and now my face has continued protection. Use in year-round!
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
While most sunscreens these days protect against sunburn, did you know that very few of them actually protect against photodamage? Only two sunscreen ingredients protect against the long UVAI rays that cause photodamage (brown spots, wrinkles, etc); zinc oxide and Parsol 1789. Zinc Oxide protects a broader range of these rays than does Parsol 1789.
This Skinceuticals sunscreen has zinc oxide and it goes on without any white film or greasiness-perfect for daily use on the face. While Neutrogena Dry Touch suncreens feel more invisible on the skin (you can't even tell it is on except for the smell) and is a good alternative (has Parsol 1789), I still prefer the Skinceuticals for the added protection and virtually no scent whatsoever. Since it's expensive, I tend to use it just on the face and use a cheaper (like Neutrogena) sunscreen on the body when out in the sun.
This Skinceuticals sunscreen has zinc oxide and it goes on without any white film or greasiness-perfect for daily use on the face. While Neutrogena Dry Touch suncreens feel more invisible on the skin (you can't even tell it is on except for the smell) and is a good alternative (has Parsol 1789), I still prefer the Skinceuticals for the added protection and virtually no scent whatsoever. Since it's expensive, I tend to use it just on the face and use a cheaper (like Neutrogena) sunscreen on the body when out in the sun.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By so_it_goes
Skinceuticals Ultimate UV Defense SPF 30 is a good product and layers well under makeup. When I purchased it, I didn't have any prior expectations for what it would feel like on the skin (I purchased it to mainly use on the face, neck, and chest). It leaves quite a moist, sticky feel on the skin--I was personally surprised by the feel of it on the skin but was able to overlook it (if you don't think you can overlook something like that, then this sunscreen might not be for you). The finish on the skin is incredible though--leaves a natural radiance that I have yet to encounter with other sunscreens I've used on the face (some other suncreens dry to more of a matte finish, and some others leave an unnatural-looking dewiness on the skin). I will say, however, that it's not the easiest of sunscreens to blend onto the skin because of its relatively thicker formulation; don't worry, it just takes a little more work to blend it in.
Because it is on the moisturizing side, I find that I can skip using a separate moisturizer before putting this on--it's nice to skip a step. I consider myself as having 'normal' skin (normal to a little dry in the winter, normal to a little oily in the summer), so someone who is on the oilier side may not like the feel of this on the skin, while this would probably suit most with dry-to-normal skin. For someone who is on the oilier side, I might suggest Skinceuticals Sheer Physical Defense SPF 50 ('normal' skin individuals could get away with using this too. I just personally didn't get it because I have heard that the packaging design makes using this one quite messy to use--something about the cap and things spilling out. Also, I don't think I need SPF 50--I don't think most people do unless their work requires them to be outside a lot).
UPDATE: Everything that I've mentioned above still holds, but I have dropped my rating from 5/5 to 3/5. I'm pretty certain that this product is breaking me out (the biggest signs are breakouts in places I very rarely break out). Therefore, I think my skin is reacting to something in this product. One of the unfortunate things about this product is that the company doesn't provide you a complete ingredients list on the box the product comes in, nor are they posted on the product tube. I'm currently weighing whether I want to still continue using this product and deal with the breakouts or search for something different...
Because it is on the moisturizing side, I find that I can skip using a separate moisturizer before putting this on--it's nice to skip a step. I consider myself as having 'normal' skin (normal to a little dry in the winter, normal to a little oily in the summer), so someone who is on the oilier side may not like the feel of this on the skin, while this would probably suit most with dry-to-normal skin. For someone who is on the oilier side, I might suggest Skinceuticals Sheer Physical Defense SPF 50 ('normal' skin individuals could get away with using this too. I just personally didn't get it because I have heard that the packaging design makes using this one quite messy to use--something about the cap and things spilling out. Also, I don't think I need SPF 50--I don't think most people do unless their work requires them to be outside a lot).
UPDATE: Everything that I've mentioned above still holds, but I have dropped my rating from 5/5 to 3/5. I'm pretty certain that this product is breaking me out (the biggest signs are breakouts in places I very rarely break out). Therefore, I think my skin is reacting to something in this product. One of the unfortunate things about this product is that the company doesn't provide you a complete ingredients list on the box the product comes in, nor are they posted on the product tube. I'm currently weighing whether I want to still continue using this product and deal with the breakouts or search for something different...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this product
Used to get this from my aesthetician and they changed to a different line. I love how this feels on my face- not greasy and it moisturizes wonderfully
Published 4 days ago by JMR
5.0 out of 5 stars
great product for face and lines under eyes as well
I found that using skinceuticals for under the eyes (deep dark circles) works better than any other product I've tried. It seems to be good for producting the skin as well. Read more
Published 28 days ago by didi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product
I feel very protected when I use this product at 30spf. As a moisturizer, it goes on smoothly and is odorless.
Published 29 days ago by Linda Ehrlich
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best ever!!!!!
Only sunscreen that doesn't cause break outs!! Love this!!! I am a product junkie and this is the best suncreen ever.....not greasy and no clogged pores.
Published 1 month ago by Meln
5.0 out of 5 stars
Completely blocks
the sun. The ONLY thing I use, have used for some 5 years now probably. Worth the money. I don't even re-apply most days even on my boyfriend's boat. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Redhead in Dixie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this Sunscreen
My doctor recommended this product for skin issues and it has worked wonderfully. i use it year round and have had no skin issues with outdoors.
Published 1 month ago by Sabrina Kinney
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great product
I like this product a lot. It gives great protection, and is not "greasy" like a lot of UV products.
Published 2 months ago by Faye007
5.0 out of 5 stars
Protect and Nourish
It does exactly what it says. I've been using this in combination with Skinceuticals 1% retinol refining night cream and if you're using any sort of retinoid, SUNSCREEN IS A MUST. Read more
Published 2 months ago by nooitmsee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fan for life!
Skinceuticals is the only facial sunscreen I will use on my face. Best stuff on the market, in my opinion. Huge fan! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Joanofarc
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT product
I don't like wearing sunscreen on my face as it NEVER feels good and makes me breakout. This product feels great, you don't even know you're wearing it! And NO breakouts!!
Published 3 months ago by kimberly cordaro
