solar defense booster spf50
Add critical UVA and UVB defense to your moisturiser or foundation with this Broad Spectrum sunscreen for all skin conditions. Antioxidant Vitamins C and E improve skin smoothness and softness while providing added defense against skin-ageing free radicals
benefits
- Boost the UV defense of prescribed Dermalogica Moisturisers by mixing equal parts together. May also be used alone for maximum SPF50 coverage.
- Sophisticated, non-chalky formula forms an invisible shield against skin damaging environmental assault.
- Antioxidants help improve skin smoothness and softness while providing added defense against skin-ageing free radicals.
how to use
Apply evenly and liberally to face, preferably 30 minutes prior to sun exposure. Or, mix with your moisturiser or foundation, then apply. For continuous coverage, apply regularly and reapply as needed after swimming and exercise.
quick tip
Mix equal parts of Solar Defense Booster SPF50 into your favorite moisturiser or foundation for a Broad Spectrum boost!
ingredients
Active ingredients: Avobenzone, Octinoxate. UV Smart Booster Technology: an encapsulated complex of antioxidant vitamins C and E; scavenges UV-induced free radicals while enhancing photoprotection. Oleosome Technology: a Safflower-derived, sunscreen-filled capsule that provides enhanced moisturization while boosting SPF. Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed and Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea): soothing botanical extracts that provide anti-enzyme and antioxidant protection. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C) and Tocopherol (Vitamin E): antioxidants that improve skin smoothness and softness, and help control damage caused by free radicals.
We are dedicated to maintaining the accuracy of the ingredient lists on this website. However, because ingredients are subject to change, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, up-to-date and/or error-free. For an accurate listing of ingredients in each product, please refer to your product packaging.
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Great product!Non greasy and perfect for my sensitive skin. Love it!3/07/17
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One of the best Sunscreen I have usedThis is definitely one of the best sunscreens I have ever had. It is light and absorbs quickly. I also mix it with a tiny bit of make up base or foundation sometimes, and this gave them the perfect consistency.20/06/17
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Easy peasyI just mix this in with my moisturiser/phyto replenish oil/etc. and my skin is protected from the elements without screwing up my make up, clogging up my skin, or being detectable at all. So easy to wear, and means I'm protected from the sun all over, all the time.31/03/17
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Why didn't I try this earlier!I only recently discovered this product and wish I'd used it earlier! It is so easy to mix with my moisturiser and put on in the mornings and doesn't have that "smell" that you always seem to get with sunscreens. I was always the Mum that put sunscreen on her children and forgot about herself, this doesn't happen anymore!27/03/17
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This worksHave used this product for several years because it works. It blends easily with any moisturiser and isn't chalky in the slightest.8/03/17
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No such thing as too much sun protectionGreat to add to moisturisers for extra protection. Doesn't feel thick and suffocating like some sunscreens can.14/11/16
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Fantastic face protectorThis product is great to wear all year long. It is a small part of my routine but the most important. Smells nice and is quickly absorbed.31/07/16
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Great textureMix this with my skin smoothing moisturiser and it's lovely and smooth. Doesn't feel chalky and doesn't leave a sheen like other sunscreens can. Highly recommended!10/04/16
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Great ProductLove this product, really nice texture which feels great even on sensitive skin, is one of my new favourite products!30/12/15
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love itThis is an awesome product, so smooth and silky, mixes perfectly with your moisturiser.1/12/15
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FabulousLoving this product, fabulous feel, best ever.19/11/14
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What a genius ideaI tried this recently and am converted. It's such a light-feeling product. It mixes perfectly with the Skin Smoothing moisturiser. So much better than adding a nasty sunscreen cream later.15/01/14
Where can I find the active ingredients, ie the sunscreens, used in each sunscreen product?
The full list of ingredients can be found under the 'show full ingredients list' tab at the bottom of each product page. For this particular product the active ingredients are chemical sunscreens: Avobenzone and Octino.
Hope that helps
From the team at Dermalogica
Can this be mixed with eye cream?
How often does this need to be reapplied?
When I normally apply spf moisturizer I apply half a teaspoon to my face and neck to get optimal protection. If I wanted to use this to cocktail a broad spectrum spf of 30 with my moisturizer how much of each product would I need to add? How much of each would I need to add for an spf of 50? And for those cloudy stay indoor days, how much of each for an spf of 20? Can I mix this with other moisturizers that aren't from Dermalogica and get the spf at the level I want?
It’s great to hear you are being so vigilant with your SPF and you’re correct that the amount we use will determine the actual SPF we get – not the number on the bottle. So to achieve the SPF 50 with the Solar Defence Booster use ½ tsp over your face on top of your moisturizer, if you are not going to be outside as much, you can reduce the SPF by mixing ½ and ½ with your moisturiser, we recommend that you use an almond amount of moisturiser for your face and neck so just use ½ an almond of each product (moisturiser and Solar Defence Booster).This will bring the SPF protection down to around SPF40. I’m sorry I can’t accurately give you a ratio for an SPF20 – to be honest I would stick with the ½ and ½ rule to be safe. Regarding mixing with non Dermalogica moisturisers I would instead layer the Solar Defence Booster on top.
Hope that helps,
From the team at Dermalogica
