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UV Skin Recovery Red Color Correcting Green Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 50

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A dermatologist-developed, colour-correcting mineral SPF 50 sunscreen engineered specifically for sensitive, reactive, and rosacea-prone skin — it protects against UVA and UVB damage while simultaneously repairing the skin barrier and neutralising visible redness in real time.

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Works Best For:

Rosacea-prone and reactive skin · Sensitive and post-procedure skin needing gentle daily protection · All skin tones (subtle tint blends without strong colour payoff) · Anyone seeking a multitasking SPF that protects, calms, and corrects simultaneously · Daily wear under makeup

Solutions For:

Chronic facial redness & flushing, Rosacea, Barrier damage from over-exfoliation or harsh actives, Post-procedure skin recovery (laser, microneedling, chemical peels), UV-induced inflammation and premature aging, Hypersensitive or reactive skin

Description

Redness is one of skin's most persistent and difficult concerns to manage - it signals an overactive inflammatory response, a compromised barrier, or cumulative UV exposure that conventional sunscreens do nothing to address. This one is different.

Powered by a patented 2% AAComplex Barrier Repair Technology - a clinically studied blend of three amino acids (Taurine, Arginine, and Glycine) - this SPF 50 formula goes beyond passive sun blocking to actively support the skin's structural recovery. In a 12-week dermatologist study across 45 subjects, it was shown to visibly reduce redness by 14% in as little as 15 minutes, while cumulative daily use progressively strengthens barrier integrity and reduces sensitivity over time.

The broad-spectrum protection comes from 12.9% Zinc Oxide - the gold standard mineral UV filter, effective against both UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays and gentle enough for post-procedure and rosacea-prone skin. Centella Asiatica leaf extract, long documented in dermatological literature for its wound-healing and anti-inflammatory activity, provides active calming to irritated or reactive skin. A quad-ceramide complex (NP, NS, EOP, AP) reinforces the lipid matrix of the skin barrier, directly replacing the ceramides that UV exposure, ageing, and harsh skincare erode. Vitamin E (both tocopherol and tocopheryl acetate) adds antioxidant defence against free radical damage generated by UV exposure.

 

Benefits

Clinically proven redness reduction - dermatologist study (45 subjects, 12 weeks) confirmed a 14% visible reduction in redness in as little as 15 minutes of application.
Patented 2% AAComplex (Taurine, Arginine, Glycine) - three amino acids that work synergistically to repair the skin barrier at a structural level, reduce irritation risk, and minimise visible sun damage with cumulative daily use.
12.9% Zinc Oxide broad-spectrum protection - the safest and most universally tolerated mineral UV filter, blocking both UVA (photoaging, pigmentation, collagen breakdown) and UVB (sunburn, DNA damage) rays.
Quad-ceramide complex (Ceramide NP, NS, EOP, AP) - replaces the four primary ceramide subtypes found in healthy skin lipid matrix, directly reinforcing barrier integrity and reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
Centella Asiatica leaf extract - a well-researched botanical with documented anti-inflammatory and wound-healing activity in dermatological literature; helps calm reactive, post-procedure, and rosacea-affected skin.
Instant colour correction via green tint - the green pigment (a cosmetically elegant blend of Yellow 5 and Blue 1) neutralises visible red tones on the colour spectrum, creating a more even complexion in real time without a heavy or opaque finish.
Tocopherol + Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E dual-form) - both the immediate free radical-quenching form and its more stable ester form, providing dual-layer antioxidant protection against UV-generated oxidative stress.
Pongamia Pinnata (Karanja) Seed Extract - a botanical with documented UV-filtering and anti-inflammatory properties, adding secondary skin-calming support.
Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation - all EltaMD lotion and cream sunscreens carry this endorsement as effective, broad-spectrum UV protectants.
No white cast - unlike many high-percentage zinc oxide formulas, the lightweight emulsion base absorbs cleanly and blends into most skin tones without ashy residue.
Oil-free, non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, paraben-free, hypoallergenic - formulated to be tolerated by the most sensitive and reactive skin, including post-procedure and rosacea-prone skin types.

How to use

Daily Morning Protocol:
Apply as the final step in your morning skincare routine, immediately before makeup or on its own.
Amount: Apply liberally to face and neck - approximately a nickel-sized amount for the face alone. Under-application is the most common sunscreen mistake and directly reduces effective SPF.
Timing before sun exposure: Apply at least 15 minutes before going outdoors to allow the mineral filter to settle and achieve full UVA/UVB coverage.
Reapplication: Reapply every 2 hours during outdoor exposure, or immediately after sweating, swimming, or towel-drying.
Layering protocol - for maximum skin benefit:

Cleanser → toner/mist → active serum (e.g., Vitamin C or peptides) → moisturiser (if needed for dry skin types) → this SPF as the final topical layer
For post-procedure skin (post-laser, microneedling, chemical peel): this can be used as the sole morning product directly on sensitised skin - no other actives needed until healing is complete

Smart usage hacks:

Under makeup: the lightweight, quick-absorbing texture creates an ideal smooth base that doesn't pill under foundation or tinted moisturiser. Apply, let absorb for 2 minutes, then apply makeup as normal.
For daily indoor use: one morning application is typically sufficient if UV exposure is minimal (office-based day), but reapply before any extended outdoor time.
Paired with a Vitamin C serum underneath: Vitamin C and Zinc Oxide have complementary antioxidant mechanisms - Vitamin C quenches free radicals in the aqueous layer while the zinc filter reduces total UV-generated oxidative load.

Storage: Store at room temperature. Avoid prolonged heat exposure above 50°C / 122°F, which can cause ingredient separation.

Ingredients

2% AA Complex Barrier Repair Technology: A patented blend of 3 amino acids that are proven to repair the skin barrier, visibly reduce redness, minimize the risk of irritation & help reduce sun damage

Ceramide Blend: Nourishes skin and strengthens the skin barrier

Centella Asiatica: A powerful herbal plant that helps calm sensitive or compromised skin

12.9% Zinc Oxide: Gentle on sensitive skin, this 100% mineral filter protects your skin from damaging UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays

Inactive Ingredients: Water, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Taurine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arginine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Oleth-20, Coco-Glucoside, Polyisobutene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Glycine, Lactic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Behenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Yellow 5, Blue 1

Delivery & Returns

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