
- Mineral SPF 50
- Sheer matte finish
- Environmental defence
Sheer Physical Defense SPF 50
The sheer mineral SPF 50 with a matte finish.
In stock on College St.
Usually ready within the hour.

Sheer Physical Defense SPF 50
50 ml
780 College Street
780 College Street
Toronto ON M6G 1C6
Canada
- Tuesday10am – 7pm
- Wednesday10am – 7pm
- Thursday10am – 7pm
- Friday10am – 6pm
- Saturday10am – 4:30pm
- Sunday & MondayClosed
- Choose Pickup at checkout.Then pay as usual.
- Wait for our "ready" email.Usually within the hour. Head over once it arrives, not before.
- Give your name at the front desk.You'll be in and out in a minute.
Description
SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 is for people who want a 100% mineral sunscreen without any tint, and a finish that stays matte instead of shiny.
A silky, fast-drying fluid with zinc and titanium that gives broad spectrum protection and leaves no residue. Apply generously fifteen minutes before sun, and reapply through the day.
Non-comedogenic and suited to every skin type, including sensitive.
Shipping, pickup & returns
Tracked shipping, 2 to 5 business days, free over $125. Pickup at 780 College St., usually ready within the hour. See our product policies for returns.
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What's inside
The ingredients doing the work.
What's in Sheer Physical Defense SPF 50, and what each one does for your skin.
- 5%
Zinc oxide
A mineral filter that reflects UVA and UVB.
- 6%
Titanium dioxide
A weightless mineral filter.
Artemia salina
A plankton extract that helps skin resist UV and heat stress.
How to use
Where it goes in your routine.
How to use Sheer Physical Defense SPF 50, step by step.
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Apply generously
Face, neck and chest, fifteen minutes before sun.
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Then makeup
Let it set, then makeup if you wear it.
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Reapply
Every two hours, and after swimming, sweating or towelling.
In the clinic
Pair it with treatments.
Regular facials keep skin on track. Your products look after it between visits.
Not sure it's right for you?
Ask the people who know it.
Our estheticians work with these brands in the treatment room. Book a free skin consultation or send us a question, and we'll tell you if it suits your skin.
Free 30-minute consultation,
with our skin analyzer.
Product FAQ
Before you buy it.
How to use Sheer Physical Defense SPF 50, what to pair it with, and when to check with us first.
Sheer or Physical Fusion?
Same mineral filters. Sheer is untinted and matte. Physical Fusion adds a tint that evens out tone.
Does it have chemical filters?
No. It is 100% mineral.
How often do I reapply?
At least every two hours, and after swimming, sweating or towel drying.
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