My feed has been screaming about this sunscreen for two years, and it’s finally here. I bought it out of spite, honestly — no SPF deserves that much press.
But then I wore it on a 90-degree day in NYC, and my makeup didn’t slide off my face by noon. That never happens.
Ultra Violette Queen Screen is an SPF50+ that doubles as a primer — $46 for 50ml. It’s the “invisible” claim that got me, because most sunscreens lie about that.
Zero White Cast
Dries down completely clear — even on my medium-deep skin tone.
Primer Built-In
Silicone-based grip that actually holds foundation for 8+ hours.
No Pilling
Layers over skincare and under makeup without rolling off.
Photo: Joseph Corl / Unsplash
It’s not just chemical filters — there’s skincare hiding in here. The texture feels like a luxury moisturizer, not a sunblock. My dehydrated skin actually drinks this up.
- Vitamin E: antioxidant that calms post-sun redness
- Hyaluronic Acid: pulls moisture in so your face doesn’t feel tight
- Glycerin: keeps the formula from drying you out
- Silica: that blurring, pore-minimizing effect
Photo: Lal MAHAMMAD / Unsplash
It comes out like a thick gel-cream, but spreads like a dream. Absorbs in about 20 seconds — no sticky residue, no shiny film, just a soft-focus finish that feels like nothing.
Two weeks in, I’ve worn it every day. The surprise? My makeup actually lasts longer — this thing grips foundation better than my $40 primer. But it’s not mattifying, so oilier skin types will need powder by hour four.
Photo: Nora Topicals / Unsplash
No new breakouts, no white cast on camera, no pilling under makeup. I still have the same amount of sun damage — but I also haven’t gotten any *new* damage, which is the whole point.
Photo: Maria Lupan / Unsplash
It’s the best sunscreen I’ve used that actually behaves like skincare. Overpriced? Slightly. Overhyped? Surprisingly, no.