Dermalogica

Dermalogica Invisible Physical Defense SPF 30.

Sunscreen

About this product

A mineral SPF 30 sunscreen formulated to provide UVA and UVB protection with a physical filter and minimal white cast.

Full ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Silica, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lavandula Spica (Lavender) Flower Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Pentylene Glycol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Propanediol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Citrate, Propylene Carbonate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Bisabolol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Limonene

Guru Score

83%

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Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

This mineral sunscreen earns praise for sitting invisibly on skin without white cast and absorbing quickly. It contains lavender, so those with extreme fragrance sensitivity may want to pass; people with rosacea or simplifying complex routines find it calming and protective. It's pricey.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take June 2024

What they liked

Minimal to no white cast
Absorbs quickly without heaviness
Gentle enough for sensitive skin and rosacea

What they flagged

Contains lavender, may irritate very reactive skin
Small bottle size for the price

Best for

Sensitive skin

Type

SunscreenLotion

Key actives

Hyaluronic acidVitamin ESPF

Formula notes

No drying alcohol

Where to buy

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Somji Skin

360k subs

✓Yay

"We've got this Dermalogica sunscreen which is a nice SPF 30 with high protection protects against UVA light and is primarily chemical in terms of its sunscreen so it will absorb very easily."

All 2 takes from Dr. Somji Skin

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"We've got this Dermalogica sunscreen which is a nice SPF 30 with high protection protects against UVA light and is primarily chemical in terms of its sunscreen so it will absorb very easily."

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"This particular product from Dermalogica is actually fantastic. It's a physical sunscreen that doesn't leave a cast, which is really quite nice, and you can see that it absorbs into the skin really quickly and easily."

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

✓Yay

"But this poor screen, I would give a 9 out of 10. The best part is that it's an SPF 40 and it literally has niacinamide, microalgae, and vitamin E that help to blur pores, help to reduce the sebum and the oil that my nose creates naturally, hydrate it with that algae, and then also help with any scarring and irritation with that vitamin E. This is fantastic. I can use this all over my face, but my biggest issue with this sunscreen is how tiny it is."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Dermalogica Invisible Physical Defense SPF 30?

A mineral SPF 30 sunscreen formulated to provide UVA and UVB protection with a physical filter and minimal white cast.

Is Dermalogica Invisible Physical Defense SPF 30 worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 83%.

What is Dermalogica Invisible Physical Defense SPF 30's Guru Score?

Dermalogica Invisible Physical Defense SPF 30 holds a Guru Score of 83%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.