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The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++
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The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++
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Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++

Try our lightweight Skin Defence Multi-Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA+++ for a daily moisturiser with broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection in a weightless, fast-absorbing formula.

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Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid
Natural-origin hyaluronic acid is renowned for its hydration power. Known to retain up to 1000x its weight in water, it helps to keep skin looking plump with moisture and feeling soft & smooth.
Hyaluronic Acid
Aqua/Water/Eau, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl  Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin,  Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]/Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Dimethicone,  Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Alcohol,  Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Decyl Glucoside,  Parfum/Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Propylene Glycol, Citric  Acid, BHT, Limonene, Citronellol, Sodium Hydroxide.
What does it do for you?

Meet your new daily essential - promise us you won't leave the house without it.

Our new Skin Defence Multi-Protection Light Essence Is an ultra-lightweight, moisturising formula that helps protect your skin with SPF 50 PA+++ protection. This super-fluid essence uses cleverly optimised broad-spectrum UVA/UVB filters to help protect daily against damaging UV rays, as well as helping protect from indoor and outdoor pollution.

The fast-absorbing formula looks invisible, feels breathable and comfortable on skin. It's non-greasy, won't leave a white sheen and doesn't transfer onto your top. Skin is simply left looking glowy, more even and ready for makeup (if that's your thing).

  • Weightless, fast-absorbing moisturiser
  • SPF 50 PA +++ with indoor and outdoor pollution protection
  • UVA/UVB protection
  • Invisible finish
  • Doesn't leave skin feeling sticky or greasy
  • Great under makeup
  • Suitable for sensitive skin
  • Non-comedogenic
Ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl  Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin,  Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]/Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Dimethicone,  Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Alcohol,  Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Decyl Glucoside,  Parfum/Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Propylene Glycol, Citric  Acid, BHT, Limonene, Citronellol, Sodium Hydroxide.

How to use
  1. Dollop a generous amount on your fingers and gently massage onto your face and neck until absorbed. Avoid your eye area but other than that,make sure you don’t miss any bits.
  2. Use every morning at the end of your daily regime, before applying makeup.
  3. Seriously – every morning. Promise?
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Overall rating: 4.6458335 / 5 from 528 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This lightweight daily moisturizer offers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection in a fast-absorbing formula. Customers appreciate its light weight, quick absorption, and smooth texture. The product is praised for its sun protection and nourishing feel, though some noted a white cast.

Summary topics

  • Light Weight: 4%
  • Sun Protection: 14%
  • Absorption Speed: 6%
  • White Cast: 5%

Review topics: ["size","absorbs","weight","price","smell","fragrance","feeling","works","texture","value","formula","use","skin","looks","amount","moisturiser","glow","protection","consistency","cream","face","residue","coverage","spf","light","base","pores","cast","eyes","weather"].

Review highlights

  • "Lovely light texture, absorbs easily no white cast" — Jago M.
  • "Excellent cream - lightweight and great protection- i use it all year round - plus great price and service" — Anonymous
  • "It smells good absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave a white cast!" — Anonymous

Reviews

Almost Perfect, Too Expensive

"This is a great cream overall - lightweight, effective and a little goes a long way. One bottle lasted me several months. After a few hours it can make your face look slightly oily or sweaty. The only real downside is the price, as £22 for 60ml feels quite expensive."

— Vikas P. (3/5)

"My skin absorbs the cream quickly, perfect for my face under makeup etc I will definitely buy again."

— Suzanne (5/5)

Best product on the market.

"Best product on the market. Love the fact that its factor 50, it rubs in well, doesn't leave your skin feeling sticky. I've been using this for years and will continue to do so."

— Ann H. (5/5)

Skin defence multi protection moisturiser

"Good but too perfumed"

— SARAH L. (4/5)

I have been using this

"I have been using this for several years and am very happy with it."

— PENNY C. (5/5)

Skin feels soft and 👍

"Skin feels soft and 👍"

— SHARON G. (5/5)

I loved this product

"I loved this product"

— Indira R. (5/5)

Simply the best!

"Having a high SPF is important for me even in winter - I've tried so many moisturisers with SPF but not one comes close to Skin Defence. It's lightweight, sinks in perfectly, not greasy, lasts for ages even though I use everyday and it's vegan. Absolutely brilliant"

— HELEN D. (5/5)

a staple

"I need to use skin protection all the year round and this is my staple"

— Anne D. (5/5)

Happy with my purchase

"Happy with my purchase"

— Lynda M. (5/5)

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