SkinCeuticals Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30

• Reduces visible discoloration by 24%
• Brightens skin’s radiance by 24%
• Immediately hydrates skin by 57%
• Broad spectrum protection against UVA/UVB rays
• TSA approved

Prep + Dispense

Shake well before use. Apply Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 liberally to the face, neck, and chest 15 minutes before sun exposure and before applying makeup.

Apply + Complete

Reapply sunscreen after 40 minutes of swimming, sweating, and immediately after towel drying, and at least every two hours.

Active Ingredients Purpose

Avobenzone 3% ........................Sunscreen
Homosalate 5%.........................Sunscreen
Octisalate 5%............................Sunscreen
Octocrylene 7.2%......................Sunscreen

Inactive Ingredientswater, glycerin, silica, dimethicone,niacinamide, alcohol denat., titanium dioxide, PEG-100 stearate, glyceryl stearate, mica, tranexamic acid, stearic acid, phenoxyethanol, citric acid, palmitic acid, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, hydroxyacetophenone, dicaprylyl carbonate, steareth-100, phenylethyl resorcinol, caprylyl glycol, xanthan gum, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tocopherol, sodium hyaluronate, cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, citral, myristic acid, iron oxides, tin oxide, geraniol, limonene, linalool, citronellol

Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up-to-date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable for your personal use.

Can sunscreen be moisturizing? Yes, sunscreen can be moisturizing. It often depends on the sunscreen formula ingredients. For Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30, a moisturizing sunscreen, a key ingredient is glycerin, a compound that draws and retains moisture in the skin.

Do I need a moisturizer if I use sunscreen? If you are using a hydrating sunscreen, you likely do not need a moisturizer as the sunblock is designed to moisturize skin and protect from UVA/UVB rays in one step. However, additional hydration may be needed for dryer skin types. For best results with the Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30, apply before your moisturizer, at least 15 minutes before sun exposure.

Is Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 good for dry skin? Yes, Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 can help remedy dry skin. Exposure to the sun’s UVA/UVB rays can dry out the skin, exacerbating dryness. Daily application of a hydrating sunscreen, like Daily Brightening UV Defense, helps moisturize skin as it provides sun protection.

How does brightening sunscreen work? Brightening sunscreen works to help your skin’s appearance in two ways: first, it protects against damage from the sun’s UVA/UVB rays, which causes more wrinkles and fine lines, uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and more. Second, a brightening sunscreen for the face can reduce visible discoloration by 24% to help even skin tone.

How does Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen help to prevent discoloration? One of the skin’s natural defenses against the sun is to produce melanin to darken the skin. Daily Brightening UV Defense contains 2% niacinamide and 1% tranexamic acid to help reduce discoloration and UV-induced pigmentation, while protecting against future sun damage.

Is Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 a physical or chemical sunscreen? Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 is a chemical sunscreen, meaning it uses ingredients that absorb UVA and UVB rays before they can cause sun damage. Physical sunscreens use ingredients like zinc oxide or titanium oxide that create a barrier and reflect UV radiation away from your skin.

Does Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 leave a white cast? No. Some sunscreens contain ingredients like zinc oxide that act as a barrier on the skin and can leave a white cast. Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 is a hydrating, residue-free formula that absorbs into the skin.