
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.
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
Mixed
5 experts · Moderate agreementWhat they liked
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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.
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Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.
Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.
Source: DermNet
Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.
Source: DermNet
A lightweight sunscreen formulated to hydrate and protect skin while providing a dewy finish, designed to work as both sunscreen and moisturizer.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 68%.
Then I Met You Light Essence Broad Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 50 holds a Guru Score of 68%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 5 expert reviewers we have collected.
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