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SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50

★★★★☆56 Reviews

Includes one Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50 sunscreen for broad-spectrum protection and shine control.

£ 70.00

Includes one Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50 sunscreen for broad-spectrum protection and shine control.

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How to use
• Cleanse your face thoroughly and pat dry. • Apply a generous amount to face and neck. • Smooth evenly over skin as the final skincare step. • Use 15 minutes before sun exposure. • Reapply every two hours or after sweating or swimming.
Key ingredients
• Zinc Oxide • Titanium Dioxide • Silica • Dimethicone • Artemia Salina Extract
Key benefits
• Provides broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection • Controls excess oil and shine • Leaves a smooth matte finish • Helps prevent sun damage and aging signs • Suitable for oily and acne-prone skin
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Reviews (56)

Underrated ★★★★★
jtbmd

Just ordered my 3rd bottle and I am not one to repurchase as I am always looking for the next best thing. Is lightweight and evens out skin tone. Wear it daily with blush and bronzer to work.

Review ★★★★★
vxmp

This a cool product it fits in my mini fridge for skin product I use this when I’m out in the sun because it has SPF and the price is good I get it at my local beauty with good amount inside

Amazing Sunscreen ★★★★★
Nik2198✓ Verified

This is the best sunscreen I have ever used. It’s light weight, creamy and not greasy. It has a great color and a little how’s a long way. I was never in the habit of wearing sunscreen until I tried this product. It’s so great.

The Best ★★★★★
loudon46_5824

Skinceuticals is by far the best skincare line I've ever used. This UV defense blends seamlessly into the skin without any white cast. My face feels so soft afterwards.

Great for daily use ★★★★★
yolly 21✓ Verified

This is the best sunscreen for daily use. It works for me. Not greasy and absorbes very nicely. I will continue to use this.

My #1 Facial Sunscreen! ★★★★★
Customer✓ Verified

I’m very picky with facial sunscreen. Most feel heavy, break me out and look ghostly white. This one is my holy grail! I love the hydrating, light weight texture. It makes my skin feel so nice. If you are minimal makeup/don’t wear foundation kind of person but still want a slight tint, this is perfect. I love it, religiously wear it everyday and put myself on a subscription so I’m never without it.

The OG of tinted sunscreens ★★★★★
Customer✓ Verified

I can lather this with thicker sunscreen while out in the sun or pair with makeup as a primer.

Review ★★★★★
kristiel6

Holy grail product, hands down. A co-worker recommended this to me years ago and I never picked it up. Instead I kept trying other cheaper sunscreens and eventually forgot about it. Then I went into a for something else and they gave me a sample. I am in love and I'm angry at myself for wasting so much time not buying this! The tint is barely noticeable and just evens my skin tone a bit. It's weightless. It leaves me skin with a natural soft finish. I will keep buying this one forever.

WORKS GOOD ★★★★★
tramn37

MY FAVORITE SUNSCREEN ! this sunscreen is a bit pricey but its very worth it . I have red and uneven skin tone which im always not confident about . This sunscreen changed my life

Favorite SPF ★★★★★
torib77

This is one I will keep reaching for always, at least until i find something better... which I havent yet. I really like the formulation of this product, it sits so nice on my skin, brightens and gives full protection from my experience. It doesnt break me out or leave me shiny. It does leave A little hint of a white cast but it doesnt bother me at all. There is a version of the spf that is tinted with no cast and also just as great, i just prefer no tint.

Great sunscreen ★★★★★
aieshah4_1783

For a mineral sunscreen, this one seriously performs. SkinCeuticals got the texture just right—lightweight, smooth, and blends in effortlessly without a white cast. The universal tint evens out the skin tone without making it look like you’re wearing makeup. It sits well under foundation and doesn’t pill or feel greasy throughout the day. The finish is that perfect in-between—not flat, not shiny, just healthy. The bottle looks small, but it lasts because you don’t need much. If you’re after high SPF with a skin-like feel, this is a solid choice!

Solid choice ★★★★★
nadiak113_2266

For a mineral sunscreen, this one seriously performs. SkinCeuticals got the texture just right—lightweight, smooth, and blends in effortlessly without a white cast. The universal tint evens out the skin tone without making it look like you’re wearing makeup. It sits well under foundation and doesn’t pill or feel greasy throughout the day. The finish is that perfect in-between—not flat, not shiny, just healthy. The bottle looks small, but it lasts because you don’t need much. If you’re after high SPF with a skin-like feel, this is a solid choice.

essential ★★★★★
tia728_2673

I love how lightweight it is—feels like I’m not wearing anything at all, but it still gives great protection. The tint gives my skin a nice, healthy glow without looking cakey or orange. It blends in really easily and doesn’t irritate my skin or cause any breakouts. I like that it’s mineral-based, so I don’t have to stress about harsh ingredients. I love that it has a high SPF—it’s great for hot, sunny days and really helps protect my skin from sun damage.

Go To ★★★★★
Customer✓ Verified

This product has been my go to since its launch. While the texture is very runny, I love it for daily wear (use something heavier for deliberate sun exposure. This product is sheer but manages to even out the skintone on my fair, freckled, hard to match skin.

Favourite SPF ★★★★★
Customer

SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 is one of my go to sunscreens. It’s super lightweight, doesn’t clog my pores, and the tint blends really well with my skin tone. I love that it gives strong protection without feeling heavy or greasy.

Like it ★★★★★
filipk4_3587

One of the best SPH 50 on the market. I use it very often and I mix it with Vitamine E cream and it works perfectly. I recommend their products and want to try more.

Tinted adds ease ★★★★★
Annie BF✓ Verified

Love the tinted lotion. It goes on and comes off much easier than the older white (zinc) lotion. I hope it is as effective!

Super Lightweight! ★★★★☆
Customer

Super lightweight liquid sunscreen with a beautiful universal tint. I gave it four stars because it has a matte finish on my dry skin.

Very Nice! ★★★★☆
Sflgrl

I’m very pleased with this sunscreen. It is sheer and goes on nicely under makeup; does not pill. I have sensitive skin and did not react to anything in this product. I am also very happy that it’s paraben free as the less chemicals I have on my face, the better I like it! I do wish it was a little heavier so that I could wear it alone on no-make up days. Other than that, it protects my skin and looks very nice under my makeup.

Hated at first, now love it ★★★★☆
Lothoso

At first I thought it was too greasy and cakey. Now I’m using it more as makeup (layering it over non-tinted sunscreen) and starting to like it much better! Evens out my skin tone beautifully. Only problem is I have to make sure my skin is very moisturized otherwise I find it shows dry patches of skin.

Even skin tone and glowy and healthy finish ★★★★★
garuri_5969

It has smoothen my skin tone to a point I through it was not possible. Not the cheapest option but worth it, it also lasts super long so it actually not that much what you are paying.

Chunks ★☆☆☆☆
Lscc

This has chunks in it that are larger than sand. Cannot use.

Could not get past the smell ★☆☆☆☆
Jen S

I was excited to try this based on all the great reviews, but this literally smelled like motor oil. I shook it well, applied it and was appalled that it smelled like an auto body shop. Maybe I received a spoiled batch, but I was disturbed that a high end skin care brand smells like this. As far as the texture, it is goes on very oily (!) and shiny. Truly perplexed as to why people are raving about this.

so good! ★★★★★
shelymarie_9002

LOVE this sunscreen- it is one of my absolute favs. it has a tint and love that it has spf 50! no strong scent and goes on smoothly and lasts throughout the day

Great SPF ★★★★★
sophieh362_3622

One of my favourite (bouji) spf! A good level of protection, no pilling on the face and no white cast! I love the ingredients involved and not much of a scent which is perfect

Awful ★☆☆☆☆
Yameliz

Horrible ! The worse spf ever , it leaves me with the worse white cast .

Non greasy sunscreen ★★★★☆
nidak28_5632

Love all Skinceuticals products! They are on the pricey end but the product does wonders to your skin. The sunscreen is fragrance free, easy to glide and great coverage.

Love ★★★★★
erind247_6440

I absolutely love the SkinCeuticals physical fusion SPF. It provides great sun protection and protects my skin. The ingredients are safe and the packaging is efficient.

The best, but pricey! ★★★★☆
mandye666_7797

This is my favorite sunscreen, but I don’t buy it too often considering the price. It absorbs super well without leaving a white cast, and my skin texture looks smoother and brighter with it on.

A must-have sunscreen that delivers high protectio ★★★★★
mariar2115_5046

I absolutely love the SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50! The packaging is sleek and travel-friendly. It has a subtle, pleasant fragrance that isn’t overpowering. The texture is lightweight and blends seamlessly into the skin, leaving no white cast. It offers excellent sun protection while being suitable for sensitive skin. The ingredients are top-notch, ensuring a blend of effective sun defense with skin-loving properties. Overall, it’s a fantastic product that I highly recommend for daily use!!!

SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 is ★★★★★
ayaha39_6708

SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 is a premium, 100% physical sunscreen with a sheer tint that delivers broad protection and a polished, radiant finish. It’s ideal for fair to medium skin types, works well under makeup, and is praised for its lightweight feel and non-comedogenic formula. However, it’s on the pricier side and may require a good moisturizer underneath, especially for dry skin. Shade limitations and occasional texture or scent concerns are worth considering before committing. A lightweight, atologist-endorsed mineral SPF 50 that evens tone and glows—excellent for daily protection, but test for scent and compatibility with your skin tone and dryness level before buying.

A must-have for all ★★★★★
Customer✓ Verified

My atologist recommended this after I’ve had Basel Cell Carcinoma removed with the Mohs Procedure. I love it for being thin and light on my skin. I don’t look caked with foundation, yet I have the protection I need. I won’t leave home without this on or start my day without this amazing protection to my face

Best sunscreen out there ★★★★★
florenceh

I got this sunscreen a while ago along with others to blind test. I have never gone back to other brand since. It’s so good. Lift weight and completely invisible. I have repurchased multiple times and it’s so worth the money!

good sunscreen for physical defense but... ★★★★☆
jhung

This sunscreen is a great price and it includes Titanium dioxide & Zinc oxide which are both super crucial in sunscreen to have to protect your skin. I do like that it's tinted as well however I find that it leaves me a white cast or white matte feeling, which ends up drying out my skin. I didn't like the white cast feel even though it says it shouldn't leave a white cast. Therefore I wouldn't repurchase this. I do recommend it but I just wouldn't repurchase it for that reason.

Use this as foundation ★★★★★
luciac271

First time I try this tinted mineral sunscreen and I really like it. I like that it has a lightweight coverage. I usually use it as a foundation on days I do not want to wear makeup and still look put together. It does not have a strong smell and it leaves a dewy finish. I love that it is not sticky whatsoever. However it is a very watery sunscreen and can get messy if not careful when applying but I already got the hang of it. I need to order another one because I am already running out.

Review ★★★★★
laurae120

I highly recommend this #sunscreen from #skinceuticals it protects the sun with 50 UV defense. I love it because it evens the skin tone and is 100% mineral tinted fluid. #broadspectrum #physicalfusion #UVDefensescreen. Great for when your gardening, as a daily regimen and of course at the beach. #skincareguru #selfcare #sunscreen #skinceuticals #wellnessguru #protectyourskinSkinceuticals Physical Fusion Uv Defense Spf 50 🌞

Review ★★★★☆
jessicah654

This is a good high-strength sunscreen. It didn’t leave a white cast for me and I liked the texture under makeup and without makeup.

Great tinted sunscreen for my oily & sensitive skin! ★★★★★
daisyt58

This sunscreen does a great job of evening my skin tone, its light coverage but even with acne i can use it the way one would typically use foundation. It doesn’t pill and it holds up on my oily skin. I don’t find that it clogs my pores or causes breakouts either which is great! Definitely a sunscreen you can use on a daily basis!

Matte Yet Reliable ★★★☆☆
florenciad18

While featuring a matte finish, still effectively caters to my sun care needs. It's easy to apply, lightweight, and doesn't leave a white cast. The tint blends naturally with my skin tone, without any heavy or greasy feeling.

I love this sunscreen! ★★★★★
kathryns58

I love this sunscreen! I’ve never gotten a sunburn while using SkinCeuticals sunscreen. This sinks into my skin quickly and easily, and reapplies well. I have never tried wearing foundation on top of it, but it doesn’t pill at all with my concealer or cream blush.

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