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Huxley Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++

★★★★★ 4.92/5

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A sheer, non-greasy sunscreen that offers UV protection and hydration.

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Description

Huxley Sun Essence : Stay Sun Safe SPF 50+ PA++++ is a lightweight and non-greasy sunscreen offering high-factor UV filters with an invisible finish. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Key ingredients include an optimal complex of new-generation UV filters with advanced broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Cactus-derived ceramide contains a variety of natural fatty acids, like Phytosphingosine that help prevent transepidermal water loss, protecting the skin barrier from external factors. Sahara Prickly Pear Seed Oil absorbs instantly, providing excellent moisturisation. Moroccan Cactus water replenishes hydration and calms dry, sensitive skin. Anti-eye stinging. Hypoallergenic and Dermatologically-tested. Paraben-free. Contains a fragrance.

Dr Webster’s Recommendation: Huxley Sun Essence is a new-age sunscreen-skincare hybrid with silky soft essence-cream base that is easily-absorbed. Suitable for all skin types and skin phototypes, and does not leave a white cast in darker skin tones. Clinical studies have also shown a significant increase in skin moisture content for a period of 24 hours. A little product goes a long way.

Summary

Strength: N/A

Size: 50ml

SPF: 50+ PA++++

Fragrance-Free: No

Application: Face, neck & decollete

Use: As needed

How to Use
  • As the last step in the skincare routine, apply a generous amount evenly to all exposed skin before sun exposure. Allow it to absorb thoroughly.
  • When applied before foundation, it coats your skin with sunscreen and moisturising ingredients and helps your base makeup stay in place longer.
Key Ingredients
  • Prickly Pear Seed Oil
  • Ceramides
  • UVA & UVB Filters
  • Cactus-derived Ceramide NP

FULL INGREDIENTS / INCI: PURIFIED WATER, BOGUM CACTUS STEM EXTRACT, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, PROPANEDIOL, DIETHYLAMINOHYDROXYBENZOYLHEXYLBENZOATE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, ETHYLHEXYLTRIAZONE, NIACINAMIDE, METHYLENEBIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYLTETRAMETHYL BUTYLPHENOL, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, DIETHYLHEXYLBUTAMIDOTRIAZONE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BOGUM CACTUS SEED OIL, CERAMIDE NP, PHYTOSE PHINGOSINE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, POLYC10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE, POLYGLYCERYL-3METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, DECYLGLUCOSIDE, TROMETHAMINE, CARBOMER, ACRYLATE/C10 -30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ADENOSINE, XANTHAN GUM, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, TOCOPHEROL, FRAGRANCE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, HEXYLCINNAMAL, SHEET RONELOL, EUGENOL, AMYLCINNAMAL
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  • Wendy

    I love this product, it feels lightweight but nourishing and silky so it’s a great sunscreen to use as part of my morning routine and start the day feeling fresh and not greased up. Smells lovely too.

    January 11, 2025
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  • Katlego

    My all time favourite sunscreen. Its light and moisturising. My skin feels like butter after I apply it.

    September 27, 2024
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  • Shelby

    The only suncream I use on my face now and I’m on my third bottle. My skin is prone to clogging, and this product doesn’t clog my pores. It’s lightweight and doesn’t pile when applying makeup over it.

    January 14, 2024
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  • Caryn

    This is truly an amazing product. Non-greasy, application goes on super smoothly and a little goes a long way.
    It has a clever little nozzle that allows you to distribute the right amount of cream.
    Honestly, this is a winner.
    I bought two different products, trying to find the right one- and this one wins hands-down.

    November 11, 2023
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  • Cornelle

    This sunscreen is it! I have extremely sensitive eyes and had to go through loads of them to finally find my match. If I have to choose my best find yet, it would be this one. Glides on, no stickeyness, no funny smells and perfect basis for your foundation and off course amazing protection from the sun. The absolute best!

    August 27, 2023
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  • Aamina

    Beautiful texture, does not burn eyes.

    May 4, 2023
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  • Aimee

    Will repurchase, sinks into your skin does not leave a tacky layer. Foundation wears great over this sunscreen.
    For combo- oily skin this is lovely!

    March 3, 2023
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  • David

    Huxley is a brand I’ve been flirting with for some time: from the odd mask to body wash, I never fully committed though as the K-Skin thing is not my vibe – I’m more of a French-Swiss product kinda gal. Yeah, I know I’m a complete skincare snob.

    But did this SPF have me choke on my preconceived notions: soft, gentle, delicate, non-oily, light, smoothing, sensitive skin and eye friendly, all that with comprehensive UVA- & B protection, and then some. I use with the Colourscience Brush On SPF which sets it with a waterproof, demi-matte finish.

    Thank me later 😉

    February 25, 2023
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  • Gloria

    WOW WOW WOW. If there were more stars I’d give more! What an amazing sunscreen. I’m the person that hates that filmy, sticky white cast that a lot of sunscreens leave on your skin, so I’ve struggled to find THE ONE. This is so lightweight with no greasiness nor stickiness. What an amazing product and it layers easily with other products. This will be my forever sunscreen… THANK YOU Huxley!

    November 5, 2022
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  • Pearl

    I think this will be my sunscreen forever.

    July 5, 2022
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