Ultra Violette quietly swapped the filters in Clean Screen. No fanfare. Just a new “reef-safe” formula hitting shelves.
The old one had that cosmetically elegant, invisible finish we all loved. The new one? It has to work harder — and you can feel it.
It’s a mineral-meets-chemical hybrid SPF 50. $47 for 50ml. The claim: broad-spectrum protection that feels like nothing — but now with eco-friendly filters.
New Filter Blend
Swapped Octinoxate for Uvinul A Plus + Tinosorb S — photostable, no coral drama.
Texture Shift
Thicker. Slightly more slip. Not a gel-cream anymore — more like a lightweight lotion.
Finish
Still dewy. But the old one dried down matte-ish. This stays dewy.
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They swapped the UV filters and kept the soothing bits. But the real change? The ratio. More silicone now, less water. That’s why it feels different.
- Uvinul A Plus: Absorbs UVA without that chalky cast
- Tinosorb S: Broad-spectrum stabilizer — keeps SPF from degrading
- Niacinamide: Calms redness, but at 2% — not a serum dose
- Glycerin: High up — explains the dew factor
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First pump: slippery. Spreads in 8 seconds. Dries down in 45. Leaves a wet-looking sheen — think glass skin, not grease.
Week 2: It pills under certain moisturizers. Found that out the hard way. But alone? Sits beautifully. No white cast even on deeper skin.
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My skin didn’t break out. Didn’t burn. But my forehead looked shinier by 3pm than with the old version. Not a dealbreaker — just real.
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The new Clean Screen protects just as well. But it’s not the same — and that’s okay if you like dewy. I do. Mostly.