Sun Protect+

Description

Sun Protect+ Cream

A daily moisturiser with broad-spectrum SPF 50, built to be worn as a matter of routine rather than reserved for bright days. Modern UV filters do the protecting; ceramides, cholesterol and humectants do the moisturising. It absorbs without a white cast and leaves a smooth base under makeup.

Why daily SPF matters in Ireland

Irish weather makes daily sunscreen feel optional, which is the difficulty. UVA passes through cloud and reaches skin on grey and cool days, and it’s UVA that’s most associated with photo-ageing. A sunscreen you only reach for in July isn’t doing the job — so Sun Protect+ is formulated to be pleasant enough to wear in November.

Skin concerns targeted

• Daily UVA and UVB exposure, including on cloudy days
• Photo-ageing and the visible effects of cumulative sun exposure
• Dehydration and tightness during daytime wear
• Barrier dryness from wind, cold and central heating
• The need for a smooth, non-greasy base under makeup

What it does

• Protects with broad-spectrum SPF 50 against UVA and UVB
• Hydrates through the day with glycerin, butylene glycol and sodium hyaluronate
• Supports the barrier with five ceramides, cholesterol and hydrogenated lecithin
• Absorbs without a white cast, and leaves a smooth finish under makeup
• Replaces a separate morning moisturiser for many skin types
• Contains no added fragrance

Why it works

Six UV filters share the work, and they are not interchangeable. Three cover UVB: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Two are dedicated UVA filters: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate. Octocrylene spans the overlap between the two ranges and helps keep Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane stable in light, which is why the two are formulated together.

Two dedicated UVA filters is the part worth noticing. The SPF number on any sunscreen describes UVB protection — it says nothing about UVA, which is the part of the spectrum that passes through cloud and is most associated with photo-ageing. UVA coverage comes down to which filters are in the formula, and here two of the six work on that range alone.

What sits alongside them is what makes it wearable. Five ceramides, cholesterol and hydrogenated lecithin echo the lipids skin uses to hold moisture in. Glycerin, butylene glycol and sodium hyaluronate draw water into the surface. Triheptanoin and silicone emollients give the light slip that makes it sit flat under makeup rather than pilling.

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Benefits

Broad-spectrum SPF 50, every day

High protection across the UVA and UVB range, in a formula intended for daily year-round wear rather than occasional use.

No white cast

The UV filters absorb clear rather than sitting on the surface, so there’s no grey or ashy finish — which matters on every skin tone and matters most on deeper ones.

Fragrance-free

No added fragrance, which is worth knowing for a product you’ll wear on your face every morning, and particularly if your skin is easily irritated.

Moisturiser and SPF in one step

Ceramides, cholesterol and humectants mean that for many people this replaces the morning moisturiser rather than adding a step on top of it.

Comfortable under makeup

A light, smooth finish designed to give foundation something even to sit on, without the tackiness or slip that causes makeup to move through the day.

Hydration that lasts the day

Glycerin, butylene glycol and sodium hyaluronate help reduce the tight, dry feeling that daytime wear can bring, particularly indoors in winter.

Suits a minimal routine

Cleanse, this, done. It’s a single morning step that covers protection, hydration and barrier support at once.

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Who it’s for

Sun Protect+ suits anyone who wants daily sun protection they’ll actually wear year-round, in a formula that behaves like skincare rather than sunscreen.

Especially suited to:

• Anyone in Ireland who wants a year-round SPF habit, where UVA reaches skin on cloudy and cooler days
• People concerned about photo-ageing and cumulative daily exposure
• Skin that feels dehydrated or tight through the day
• Anyone who has avoided daily SPF because of white cast, heaviness or scent
• People who wear makeup and need a base that sits flat underneath
• Anyone building a minimal routine who wants protection and hydration in one step
• People who prefer fragrance-free formulas

A note on suitability. If your skin is very dry, a light moisturiser underneath will help. If your skin is reactive or you’re introducing several products at once, patch test before first use. And sunscreen is one part of sun protection rather than the whole of it — shade, clothing and avoiding peak midday sun still matter during prolonged exposure.

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How to use

Application steps

1. Cleanse.
2. Apply any water-based serum you use.
3. Apply a light moisturiser first if your skin is very dry — otherwise go straight to the next step.
4. Apply Sun Protect+ generously to face, neck and ears, spreading evenly.
5. Let it settle for a minute before makeup.

Morning routine example

Cleanser → Sun Protect+ SPF 50 → Makeup

How much to use

Roughly two finger-lengths for face and neck. This is more than most people apply by instinct, and it matters: the SPF 50 figure assumes a generous layer, and applying less gives you meaningfully less protection than the number on the pump.

Reapplying

Reapply during prolonged exposure, and after sweating, swimming or towel-drying. Protection reduces over the course of a day of wear, so a single morning application isn’t intended to cover an afternoon outdoors.

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Ingredients

UVB filters

• Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate — the highest-concentration filter in the formula, sitting second only to water in the ingredient list.
• Ethylhexyl Triazone — a highly efficient, photostable UVB absorber.
• Ethylhexyl Salicylate — a UVB filter that also helps dissolve the other filters and spread them evenly across the skin.

UVA filters

• Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane — the main UVA absorber, covering the long-wave UVA range associated with photo-ageing.
• Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate — a second, photostable UVA filter reinforcing the same range.

Across both ranges

• Octocrylene — absorbs UVB and short UVA, and keeps Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane stable in light, which is why the two appear together.

Barrier-supporting ingredients

• Ceramides EOP, NG, NP, AG and AP — five ceramides, lipids of the kind skin’s own barrier is built from.
• Cholesterol — works alongside ceramides to support barrier comfort.
• Hydrogenated Lecithin — a phospholipid that helps hold the formula and the barrier together.

Hydrating ingredients

• Glycerin — a humectant that draws and holds water in the skin.
• Butylene Glycol — supports hydration and formula texture.
• Sodium Hyaluronate — a form of hyaluronic acid that helps skin feel plump and hydrated.

Smoothing and comfort ingredients

• Dimethicone and Cetyl Dimethicone — give the smooth glide and even finish under makeup.
• Triheptanoin — a lightweight emollient that softens without heaviness.
• Tocopheryl Acetate — a vitamin E form, for antioxidant support.

Full INCI list

Aqua, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Distarch Phosphate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Triheptanoin, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Triacontanyl PVP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NG, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AG, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 2,3-Butanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Silica, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Yogurt Powder, BHT.

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FAQ

Is Sun Protect+ a mineral or a chemical sunscreen?

It uses organic UV filters rather than mineral ones. “Organic” here is the chemistry term, meaning carbon-based — it does not refer to organic farming or certification. These filters absorb into the skin rather than sitting on the surface, which is why there is no white cast.

Which UV filters does it use, and what does each one do?

Six, split across the spectrum. Three cover UVB — Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Two cover UVA — Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate. Octocrylene spans both and keeps Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane stable in light.

Does SPF 50 tell me how much UVA protection I’m getting?

No — the SPF figure measures UVB only. That’s why the filter list matters: UVA protection depends on which filters are used, and two of the six here are dedicated UVA filters.

Will it leave a white cast?

No. The filters absorb into the skin rather than sitting on top of it, so there’s no grey or ashy finish on any skin tone.

Is it fragranced?

No. Sun Protect+ contains no added fragrance.

Can it replace my morning moisturiser?

For many people, yes — it contains ceramides, cholesterol and humectants of its own. If your skin is very dry, apply a light moisturiser underneath.

How much should I apply?

Roughly two finger-lengths for face and neck. Applying less than that gives you less protection than the SPF 50 on the label, so it’s worth being generous.

Do I need it on cloudy days?

Yes, and this is the reason it’s formulated for daily wear. UVA passes through cloud and reaches skin on grey and cool days, so daily use matters in Ireland year-round rather than only in summer.

Do I have to reapply?

During prolonged exposure, yes, and after sweating, swimming or towel-drying. For a day spent mostly indoors, a generous morning application is the practical baseline.

Can I wear it under makeup?

Yes. The silicone emollients give a smooth, even finish designed for foundation to sit on. Let it settle for a minute before applying makeup.

Can I use it with exfoliating acids or retinoids?

Yes, and daily SPF matters more when you’re using them, since both can leave skin more sensitive to the sun. Use those in the evening and Sun Protect+ in the morning.

Is it suitable for a minimal routine?

Yes — it’s the reason many people can get their morning down to two steps. Cleanse, apply Sun Protect+, and protection, hydration and barrier support are all covered.