SkinCeuticals
Daily Skin Brightening Sunscreen SPF 30A sunscreen built around Niacinamide and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 65.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 699.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free, Alcohol-free, Silicone-free and Pore-clogger-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Key Ingredients

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen5
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

Benefits

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isododecane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xylitol

Concerns

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Glyceryl Stearate, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Steareth-100, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation8
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat., Citral, Citronellol, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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