The SkinCeuticals experts are here to introduce the first sunscreen that both corrects and protects against discoloration.

Always on the cutting-edge of skin care science, SkinCeuticals continues to raise the bar across all categories. The brand’s latest launch is no exception, and Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen is the first corrective SPF that provides UVA/UVB protection along with hydration and visible improvement for uneven skin tone and discoloration.

This triple-action sunscreen for daily use goes well beyond providing broad-spectrum SPF 30 by offering protection against sun-induced discoloration, promoting even skin tone and delivering all-day hydration. Featuring a unique blend of potent actives plus pearl and mica to leave skin with a luminous finish, Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen provides the skin care benefits of a moisturizer, treatment serum and sunscreen in one simple step.

Board-certified dermatologist and LovelySkin CEO Dr. Joel Schlessinger says, “I would call it a sunscreen with benefits. It has so many benefits that you wouldn’t normally see.”

Correct and Protect Your Skin

It’s no secret that sun exposure contributes to uneven skin tone by triggering pigment production in the lowest layers of the skin, which is why it’s imperative to use a daily sunscreen when trying to prevent and fade the appearance of discoloration. Yet, in order to achieve optimal skin-brightening results, it’s best to take a comprehensive approach that includes sun protection as well as active ingredients that have shown to be effective for skin discoloration. Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen offers all of these discoloration-fighting steps in one bottle.

Key Ingredients

State-of-the-art UV filters: Chemical sunscreen ingredients avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate and octocrylene provide broad-spectrum protection against UVA/UVB rays.

1% tranexamic acid: Widely used by dermatologists to address discoloration, this potent ingredient is recognized for its ability to brighten the overall complexion and improve the appearance of uneven skin tone.

2% niacinamide: Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide has been shown to reduce the look of discoloration and help reinforce the skin’s barrier.

7% glycerin: As a powerful humectant, glycerin helps attract moisture to the skin.

0.3% phenylethyl resorcinol: Derived from a molecule found naturally in pine trees, this ingredient provides skin-brightening and antioxidant benefits that help protect against discoloration and uneven skin tone.

“The actives in it are absolutely unique. I’ve never seen tranexamic acid in a sunscreen like this. It’s really a protective, daily-wear product that you’ll receive some remarkable benefits from,” Dr. Schlessinger says.

How Does It Work?

First, the broad-spectrum UV filters in Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen help absorb UV rays before they have a chance to promote the production of unwanted pigment. Then, corrective active ingredients like tranexamic acid and niacinamide reduce the visible effects of inflammation within the skin. By disrupting the “hyperpigmentation pathway,” this innovative sunscreen-meets-treatment helps both prevent and fade the look of discoloration.

In fact, clinical results show that Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen helps even skin tone by 17% in twelve weeks and increases skin hydration by 57% immediately upon application. The key to getting the optimal protective benefits from any sunscreen is diligent daily use, and with a lightweight, luxurious texture, this is one sunscreen you’ll definitely look forward to using each morning.

You can bring out the best in your sun protection by pairing your sunscreen of choice with an antioxidant face treatment. Check out this blog post to find your ideal SkinCeuticals antioxidant serum.