This sunscreen serum aims to provide daily UV defense while also addressing visible signs of sun damage like dark spots and uneven texture. Its lightweight texture makes it a comfortable option for daily wear.
Sephora price
$22.00
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Sephora reviews
3.7 / 5
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Glass take
3.7 / 5 overall fit
A solid SPF 50+ that offers UVA/UVB protection and targets early signs of aging. It's lightweight and suitable for most skin types, but the anti-aging benefits are subtle.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A lightweight sunscreen serum with collagen peptide that protects against sun damage and visibly corrects early signs of aging skin.
Apply generously as the last step in your skincare routine.
Wait 15 minutes before UV exposure.
Reapply every two hours.
What Glass adds
This is a good option if you're looking for a daily SPF that also offers some corrective benefits for sun-induced aging. It fits well as the final step in any routine, but don't expect it to replace your dedicated serums for significant anti-aging results.
Daily SPF essential
Users appreciate the high SPF and lightweight feel, making it easy to incorporate into their daily routine for reliable sun protection.
Best for
Skip if
Routine fit
Apply this serum generously as the very last step of your morning skincare routine, after all serums and moisturizers. Remember to reapply every two hours when exposed to the sun.
Why it works
The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.
What it actually does well
Where it starts to feel redundant
Routine fit
Morning routine
This product is designed for daytime use and should be applied as the final step before sun exposure.
Glass rating
A solid SPF 50+ that offers UVA/UVB protection and targets early signs of aging. It's lightweight and suitable for most skin types, but the anti-aging benefits are subtle.
SPF Protection
4.5 / 5
Delivers broad-spectrum SPF 50+ protection, a crucial step for preventing sun damage and premature aging.
Anti-Aging Claims
3.5 / 5
The collagen peptide aims to correct signs of UV damage, but results may vary and are not as dramatic as dedicated anti-aging treatments.
Full ingredient breakdown
UV Filter
Badness
2.0 / 10
A chemical sunscreen ingredient that absorbs UVA rays. It can be photounstable on its own, but is often stabilized with other ingredients.
Usually helps with
UVA protection
Watch for
Potential for photounstable degradation if not formulated correctly
UV Filter
Badness
3.0 / 10
A chemical sunscreen ingredient that absorbs UVB rays. Concerns have been raised about its potential endocrine-disrupting properties.
Usually helps with
UVB protection
Watch for
Potential endocrine disruption
UV Filter
Badness
2.0 / 10
A chemical sunscreen ingredient that absorbs UVB rays. It is generally considered safe and effective.
Usually helps with
UVB protection
Watch for
None significant
UV Filter
Badness
3.0 / 10
A chemical sunscreen ingredient that absorbs UVB and some UVA rays. It can also help stabilize other UV filters like Avobenzone. Concerns exist regarding its potential for skin sensitization and environmental impact.
Usually helps with
UVB and some UVA protection, stabilizer
Watch for
Potential skin sensitization, environmental concerns
Solvent
Badness
0.0 / 10
The base for many skincare formulations, providing hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A popular humectant that draws water into the skin, helping to maintain hydration and improve skin barrier function.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin barrier support
Watch for
None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A synthetic emollient that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel on the skin. It helps to improve spreadability.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, texture enhancement
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None
Solvent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that can help improve the penetration of other ingredients and provide hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, solvent
Watch for
None
Film Former
Badness
2.0 / 10
A polymer used to form a film on the skin, which can help with water resistance and texture.
Usually helps with
Film formation, texture
Watch for
Can sometimes feel tight on the skin
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E, it's an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from free radical damage caused by environmental stressors.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can be less stable than other antioxidants
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A mild emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water phases in a formulation.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A humectant and solvent that helps to improve the texture of formulations and can aid in ingredient penetration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, solvent
Watch for
None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and thickener, helping to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollient, thickening
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Generally well-tolerated, but can cause irritation in very sensitive individuals
Thickener
Badness
1.0 / 10
A natural gum used as a thickener and stabilizer in cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Thickening, stabilization
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A synthetic antioxidant that helps protect the skin from oxidative stress.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A humectant that also has antimicrobial properties, helping to preserve the formulation.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Watch for
None
Absorbent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A modified starch that can help absorb excess oil and improve the texture of the product.
Usually helps with
Oil absorption, texture enhancement
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
An emulsifier and emollient derived from glycerin and stearic acid, helping to create stable emulsions and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Emulsification, skin conditioning
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Esters derived from jojoba oil, providing emollient properties and improving skin feel.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, emollient
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A plant-derived wax that acts as an emollient and texturizer, contributing to the product's feel.
Usually helps with
Emollient, texture
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None
Thickener
Badness
1.0 / 10
A modified starch used as a thickener and stabilizer in formulations.
Usually helps with
Thickening, stabilization
Watch for
None
Chelating Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A chelating agent that helps to improve the stability and performance of the formulation by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Stabilization
Watch for
None
Thickener
Badness
2.0 / 10
A thickening agent used to create gels and improve the texture of formulations. Can sometimes cause a slight tightening sensation.
Usually helps with
Thickening, texture
Watch for
Can cause a tightening sensation
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A salt of lactic acid, it's a humectant that helps to hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
None
pH Adjuster
Badness
2.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation. In small amounts, it's safe, but high concentrations can be irritating.
Usually helps with
pH adjustment
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic emulsifier and surfactant. Can be a skin irritant for some individuals.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
Watch for
Potential for skin irritation
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A type of polyglycerin that acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, emollient
Watch for
None
Peptide
Badness
1.0 / 10
A peptide that signals the skin to repair itself and stimulates collagen production, helping to improve skin firmness and reduce wrinkles.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging, collagen support
Watch for
None
Peptide
Badness
1.0 / 10
A peptide that helps to reduce inflammation and the production of certain interleukins, which can contribute to skin aging.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging, inflammation reduction
Watch for
None
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FAQ
Yes, it contains collagen peptides that aim to visibly correct signs of UV damage affecting skin tone and texture, and provides SPF 50+ protection to prevent further aging.
This lightweight serum sunscreen is suitable for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin types.
Apply generously as the last step in your skincare routine. Reapply every two hours when exposed to the sun.
