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SKINCEUTICALS

Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50

Last verified: April 10, 2026

sunscreen

  • Titanium Dioxide (6%)
  • Zinc Oxide (5%)
  • 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
  • Peg-8 Laurate
  • Disteardimonium Hectorite
  • Tocopherol
  • Propylene Carbonate
  • Artemia Extract
  • Benzoic Acid
  • Peg-9

Why This Product is Rated STOP

Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 by SKINCEUTICALS has been evaluated by Million Marker and contains ingredients with known health concerns. This product is rated STOP, indicating higher concern.

We recommend avoiding STOP-rated products and seeking safer alternatives from our GO or SLOW categories.

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Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 by SKINCEUTICALS - Non-toxic Facial Care product rated STOP by Million Marker, free from BPA, phthalates, and parabens

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