Essence Light Sunscreen.

Sunscreen

About this product

A lightweight sunscreen formulated to hydrate and protect skin while providing a dewy finish, designed to work as both sunscreen and moisturizer.

Type

SunscreenLiquid

Key actives

Hyaluronic acidCeramidesSPF

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Full ingredients

Water (Aqua), Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Propylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ceteareth-20, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Acrylates Copolymer, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Acrylates/C10- 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, BHT, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 80, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Guru Score

69%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

3Gurus

2Approved

0Mixed

1Skip

What the gurus are saying

The gurus split on this one. One found it layers beautifully under makeup with a hydrating, non-greasy feel and no white cast, making it work across skin types and tones without feeling heavy on reapplication. However, the other felt the texture (while primer-like and foundation-friendly) didn't justify the price tag for what they saw as older-style filters at a premium cost. Those drawn to a more moisturizing sunscreen may appreciate the cocoon-like hydration, but anyone prioritizing lightweight coverage may want to consider the investment first.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take July 2026

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What the gurus are saying.

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Skin Obsessed Mary

33k subs

~Approved

"I also have Then I Met You's Essence Light Sunscreen. As the name suggests, it's something light that just feels really really nice on the skin."

Mad About Skin

723k subs

~Skip

"Then I Met You one is a bit like a primer and like the best under makeup. It definitely from the appearances of people trying on has a nice gripping texture, so great if you want to put foundation over the top of it. However, I think those old style filters for $36 that's too much, that is way way way too much."

James Welsh

1.58M subs

~Approved

"I love the Essence Light Sunscreen. It's a perfect sunscreen and moisturizer in one. In the daytime you could even skip your moisturizer and go straight into the Essence Light Sunscreen for all skin types and all skin tones, and it just makes your skin so glowy. It's my version of the Korean sunscreen. It's not as lightweight as the ones that drip on your skin, but I like hydration. I like for my sunscreen to feel like it's cocoon your skin. It doesn't leave a white cast and it just makes your skin glowy. It's not greasy, so if you're out you can reapply every two hours and you're not going to feel bogged down. It layers really well under makeup and it doesn't pill."

Frequently asked.

What is Then I Met You Essence Light Sunscreen?

A lightweight sunscreen formulated to hydrate and protect skin while providing a dewy finish, designed to work as both sunscreen and moisturizer.

Is Then I Met You Essence Light Sunscreen worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 69%.

What is Then I Met You Essence Light Sunscreen's Guru Score?

Then I Met You Essence Light Sunscreen holds a Guru Score of 69%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 independent expert reviewers we have collected.