My Honest SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen Review
If you're looking for an effective sunscreen and something that also evens out your skintone, you'll want to keep reading! Today we'll be reviewing the Skinceuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen in-depth.
Quick facts:
Formulation: Alcohol-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, silicone-free and free of dyes.
Texture: This sunscreen has a very liquidy texture, it can be a little oily feeling so you must shake very well prior to applying (but even after shaking very well it can still feel a little oily).
Scent: This product does not contain any added fragrances, they claim fragrance-free therefore the scent comes more from the ingredient mix. It smells kind of strongly of something floral.
Where to buy: Skinceuticals: $36.00 (1.7 fl oz.) $68.00 (4.2 oz.)
Price: $36 USD
Main pros: This is a good quality sunscreen that is thin, lightweight, luminous and does double duty in that it evens out your skintone too (with a great color match)!! It feels comfortable on the skin and did not break out me, (where a lot of drugstore sunscreens do).
Cons: It can be a bit more on the oily side, so if you have oily skin, I'd avoid this. It's also quite pricey. And I'm not a huge fan of the smell (even though it doesn't have fragrance added, it smells very distinctly floral and it takes a bit for the scent to go away).
My verdict: 8/10. It's a pretty great choice if you're in a rush in the mornings and you're just looking for a good quality sunscreen with the look of a dewy tinted moisturizer. It actually color matches quite well!! You can just shake, apply and go! I'm just not personally a fan of the texture and smell, so wouldn't repurchase. However, it does not beat my kbeauty sunscreen recommendation as listed on my favourites page!
About the SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen
Generally most reviews are quite positive for this sunscreen: Makeup Alley Rating: 4 / 5 from 92 Reviews (66% would repurchase). And the EWG's Skin Deep® Database Rating: EWG rating of 4 is not bad.
The brand website mentions that the product is a weightless fluid that combines 100% mineral filters with translucent color spheres for effective broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and an even, radiant finish. This high protection zinc oxide sunscreen also contains artemia salina, a plankton extract known to increase skin’s resistance to UV- and heat-induced stress. Dermatologist-tested for safety.
BENEFITS:
- Sheer, tinted sunscreen adapts to most skin tones without a white cast
- Water resistant for up to 40 minutes
- Boosts radiance for a more even, luminous complexion
- Helps boost skin’s natural defenses to environmental stress
- Paraben-free and fragrance-free; non-comedogenic
- Ideal for all skin types, even very sensitive skin
SCIENCE & PROOF
This breathable, tinted sunscreen is formulated with transparent titanium oxide and zinc oxide (Z-Cote®), the only mineral UV filter shown to protect against the full UVA/UVB spectrum along with translucent color spheres and artemia salina to impart powerful UV protection with a natural radiance. A “shake then apply” dispersal technology helps ensure even distribution of sunscreen ingredients. Dermatologist-tested for safety.
Skinceuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF50 Sunscreen ingredients
Active: Titanium Dioxide 6%, Zinc Oxide 5%. Inactive: 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, Iron Oxides, Peg-8 Laurate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Artemia Extract, Benzoic Acid, C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate, Peg-9.
www.skinceuticals.com
How do you use SkinCeuticals sunscreen?
- Apply as the last step of your morning skin routine, optimally 15 minutes before sun exposure and makeup application. Shake well (do not forget this, because the oil will always separate!!) before use, and apply liberally to the face, neck, and chest.
- Strongly recommended: Reapply sunscreen after 40 minutes of swimming, sweating, immediately after towel drying, and at least every two hours.
Does SkinCeuticals sunscreen clog pores?
I'm usually prone to clogged pores, especially in my T-zone, but this was perfectly fine for me. It doesn't contain any pore-clogging ingredients (non-comedogenic) and is supposed to be safe for sensitive skin. Just be sure to use the double cleanse method or remove makeup how you normally would at the end of the day while using this product.
My Final Thoughts: [Product] Review Verdict
In short, I enjoyed using this product and I can see the convenience benefits of this! It just personally has not made my all-time favourites list and I wouldn't repurchase when I run out.
Let me know if you've found this review useful or if there's another product by Skinceuticals you'd like me to review, I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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