Kiehl’s Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50+ Review

Product Details

Kiehl’s NEW Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50+ Sunscreen is an improved version of the original Super Fluid UV Defense which was launched back in 2010. This new formula is virtually weightless which utilizes a combination of UVA and UVB filters to deliver effective broad-spectrum protection. It is paraben-free and offers a silky, non-greasy, non-whitening finish on the skin. The formula is also powered by Vitamin E and Silica. It is also  fragrance-free, oil-free, non-comedogenic and water-resistant (80 minutes), making healthier, younger-looking skin much easier to obtain.

Price

$38.00 USD /1.7 oz.

$61.00 USD /4.2 oz.

 

Key Ingredients

Chemical Sunscreens

• Avobenzone- 3%
• Homosalate- 10.72%
• Octisalate- 3.21%
• Octocrylene- 6%
• Oxybenzone- 3.86%

Vitamin E– Naturally occurring in plant leaves and skin, Vitamin E has moisturizing properties and helps to protect against free-radical damages.

Silica- Helps absorb excess oil on the skin and provides a lightweight texture and matte finish.

Direction

Shake well before use. Apply daily as the last step in your regular facial skincare regimen and prior to makeup application. For extended sun exposure, re-apply every two hours.

Performance

Lately, I have been trying out a lot of different sunscreens because I’ve been experiencing dry skin, and have been using retinol on and off. Anyone who has used retinol know about the skin sensitivity and the peeling…it’s crazy. So, I’ve been using both chemical and physical sunscreens depending on how my skin looks and feels. Generally speaking, I avoid chemical sunscreens when I am on retinol because of the sensitivity and stinging. If I use physical sunscreen, I find that with the white tint, my dry/peeling skin gets even more emphasized…and that looks ugly…so then I started playing with different textures of physical sunscreens and found that a moisturizing/creamy one works better. Anyway, back to Kiehl’s Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50+…I actually really like this sunscreen. It is completely transparent when applied and creates the most perfect matte, non-sticky finish. It is a great base for your makeup. It seems like it is suitable for sensitive skin, as I have not experienced any stinging. The sunscreen lasts me all day without getting oily, has good UVA and UVB filters and I like the addition of vitamin E.

Pros

• Powerful, broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen protection
• Paraben-Free, Fragrance-Free, Oil-Free, Color-Free, Non-Comedogenic
• Water-Resistant (80 minutes)
• Absorbs quickly and easily into the skin
• Doesn’t clog pores
• Matte finish due to light mineral powder
• Can easily be layered and works well under makeup

Cons

I did not find any.

 

The Bottom Line

Texture and finish is very important for me when it comes to sunscreens…and I really like the finish of this sunscreen. It is matte, not drying and great as a base for your makeup. I will keep on using this and I highly recommend this to everyone and anyone.

Inactive Ingredients

 

 

 

This review features press sample(s) sent for consideration.