Reviews For SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
A big disappointment from a favorite brand
I love almost all of the SkinCeuticals line of skincare products, but this one was so bad that I threw it away. It smells terrible and is very runny. I can't say how well it works because I only used it for a week before tossing it, and that was for daily wear rather than concentrated time in the sun.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
not worth it
I heard lots of good reviews regarding this tinted sunscreen and decided to give it a try, but sadly it didn’t work for me at all. when I put it on my face first it leaves patches and it scrambles on my face and looks like I did a scrub and never washed it after. I'm very disappointed in this particular item from this brand, but I do have other products and loving them so far. So hat I'm trying to say don’t trust al the reviews you see or read on line they are not always true.
mysensetiveskin8
Verified Purchase
Not for me
This product doesn’t blend well with my light skin tone and it settles in fine lines
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Dry my skin out so much
I have sensitive skin and this made my skin sooo flaky and dry.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
I absolutely hate it!!!
The smell is gross. It has a strong plastic chemically smell. The smell is so strong I have to hold my breath to put this on and then hope no one comes in too close for a kiss on my face or neck. The consistency is like gritty water. Like very watery mud. The finish is natural leaning slightly to the matte end of the spectrum (but not too drying). The coverage is the sheerest of sheers. I tried this instead of Skinmedica (my fav) bc I was attracted to the SPF50. It's a high spf for a sheer product. It's just a NO-GO for me. I would never recommend this for anyone and wish I could get my money back. Never again, not even if you mark it down to $1 will I buy this.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
A NO NO!
Honestly, this is the first time I totally dislike a Skinceuticals product! 1) I didn’t like the fluid texture! 2) It smells exactly like cockroach spray! The tint is universal so it’s ok but I know I will not buy it again…!
Chantal
Verified Purchase
No UVA protection
I wish I would have noticed that this product has no zinc oxide or avobenzone. It is useless to me.
TaraW
Verified Purchase
SPF Tinted Moisturizer
Not as expected. Left skin very dry.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
I wanted to love this
I was really trying to up my sun protection to an SPF 50 and I love tinted sunscreens. Have had somewhat good luck with Paula's Choice. However, this does not play well with my other skincare and it burns really badly when I apply it. I received a sample of this and thought I wanted it until I got the full size bottle. I am surprised that something so expensive could be so irritating. I am not normally considered "sensitive" in the skincare department but I am returning this because my face feels like it's on fire.
amyj71
Verified Purchase
Do not like!
I didn’t find anything to like about this product. It’s like water coming out of the bottle. I can see tint when I pour it out, but no sign of tint when applied to my skin. Also, even after several applications, I’m not even sure it provides sun protection. I do not recommend this product! I would give it zero stars if I could. I expect more from SkinCeuticals.
DIWILLI
Verified Purchase
New formula leaves a bit to be desired
I have been purchasing SkinCeuticals for over 20 years, and until recently, I have been extremely pleased with their Zinc Oxide/Titanium Oxide sun screens. I had used the Daily Sun defense 20, 30, 50 and loved them. These were all from a tube and nice creamy consistency with translucent properties. I definitely want the mineral-based and not chemical-based product so tried this Physical Fusion UV Defense which for one thing, very thin and drips and messy to apply. I feel like it doesn't give the same kind of skin cover as the products in the tubes. Also, I do not like the tinted ones. It is highly disappointing and so I'm trying other brands in hopes of finding something that works.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Awful, runny gray looking muck.
Very disappointed with this product. Suppose to be high end product. This product runs like water, is greasy. My mistake. Will definitely use the other products. Truly was shocked at how bad this product is. Do not recommend.
Luli
Verified Purchase
It has TALC!
Nice sunscreen unfortunately it has Talc. They should remove it!
Micki
Verified Purchase
Not a fan
My girlfriend raved about this tinted sunscreen so I was excited to try it. However I found the petroleum smell to be very off putting. Plus it is super thin and difficult to evenly apply. It takes a LONG time to dry so you can forget about applying make up right away and it left my skin looking kind of wet. Also, I have very sensitive skin and this caused me to develop a rash so, yeah, I’m not a fan.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Not for me
I didn’t like this sunscreen. Too greasy!
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Does not absorb into skin
Loyal user. Tried every product, using Clenziderm products, Vitamin C then Vit B for moisture. Plenty of time between applications. Have tried ridiculous sum of money, time & effort to find something. The stuff streaks, leaves pealed looking skin on face, does NOT absorb. I really want to be their cheerleader. Believe in products, philosophy, etc. Why won’t a sun block work on skin. Cheap off the shelf works fine, so there you go Done trying, spent a fortune looking for product that works in this line and can’t find it! Help!
HollyC
Verified Purchase
Had to return this priduct
This sunscreen hurt my face when I put it on it also dried my eye area out like no other. I’m not sure if I was allergic to something in it but my face was literally sore after having it on. I tried for a few days but just couldn’t do it anymore. The formula is like liquid coming out. I do not believe it provides a good tint for being tinted moisturizer. I’ve tried many. This is the worst.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Ugly cast
I adore skinceuticals products but this one is a bust for me. It leaves a chalky pasty cast that doesn’t go away and isn’t attractive at all. I will just toss this in the trash.
Adaptogen
Verified Purchase
Not for me.
I bought this hoping it would work for my skin tone but unfortunately it didn’t. I am brown skin in color and have a hard time finding a sunscreen that doesn’t leave a white cast or if tinted match my skin tone This one went on well didn’t ball up or pill but looked like a grey-ish white cast on my skin. Plus side is, it goes on well but not for my skin color. Oh and a little too runny for application.
Desi
Verified Purchase
Not a good sunscreen
I wore this for 35 minutes at the pool and got burnt. It is only good to wear under makeup that has sunscreen in it as well.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
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