UV Filters SPF 45 Serum

The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Serum is daily broad-spectrum sun protection in a serum texture rather than a thick cream. It is built to hydrate while it shields, and the brand states it leaves no white cast and does not clog pores — which matters a lot if sunscreen is the step you usually skip.

Protection	SPF 45, broad spectrum
Best for	Normal, dry, combination and oily skin
Finish	Natural-looking and luminous · no cast · noncomedogenic
Free from	Parabens · formaldehydes and releasers · phthalates · mineral oil · retinyl palmitate · oxybenzone · coal tar · hydroquinone · SLS & SLES · triclocarban · triclosan. Under 1% synthetic fragrance. Gluten-free and cruelty-free.

What it actually does

• Shields at SPF 45. Broad-spectrum cover against sun damage and the premature visible ageing that comes with it, per the brand's clinical testing.
• Hydrates as it protects. The brand reports hydration both immediately and across the day, so it can double as your moisturising layer on simple routines.
• Leaves no grey cast. The formula is described as cast-free and lightweight, with a luminous rather than chalky finish.
• Plays well with the rest of your routine. The brand's testing covered compatibility with both makeup and skincare, so it is meant to layer rather than pill or slide.
• Non-pore-clogging. Stated as noncomedogenic by the brand.

How to use

1. Shake the bottle well before each use.
2. Apply generously and evenly across the face, 15 minutes before you go out in the sun. Being stingy with sunscreen is the fastest way to lose the stated protection level.
3. Reapply every two hours of exposure.
4. Swimming or sweating? Switch to a water-resistant sunscreen for those days.
5. Children under six months: ask a doctor first.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Can I wear makeup over it?

Yes — the brand tested it for compatibility with makeup and skincare, and the texture is a serum rather than a heavy cream. Let it settle for a minute before foundation.

Will it leave a white cast?

The brand describes the formula as cast-free with a natural, luminous finish, which is what makes it workable on medium and deep skin tones.

Is it enough for a day at the beach in Egypt?

For everyday sun, yes — reapplied every two hours. For swimming or heavy sweating the brand advises a water-resistant sunscreen instead, so keep one of those for beach days.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Items in stock arrive at the shorter end of that window. Full detail in our Shipping Policy.

Payment and returns?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. Returns are for defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery; refunds go to your original payment method within 15–30 days. See our Return & Refund Policy.