# Dual-Action Brightening Sunscreens SkinCeuticals' New Sunscreen is More Than Just Protective By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-06-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightening-sunscreen References: [usmagazine](https://www.usmagazine.com/shop-with-us/news/brooke-shields-skinceuticals-daily-brightening-spf-sunscreen-moisturizer-sun-protection/) & [skinceuticals](https://www.skinceuticals.com/daily-brightening-uv-defense-sunscreen-spf-30-3606000578579.html?nrtv_cid=f84d554a01bf660243b521cdedf4282b1a1bbd1ae269fe468d16e45f55ad2e08&utm_source=narrativ&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=usweekly#tab=description) SkinCeuticals released a brightening sunscreen that's [protective and hydrating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protected-and-hydrated) for oily, dry and combination skin types. The dual-action daily sunscreen is beneficial for evening out the skin tone, all the while sharing the usual protective properties of sun care products. The lightweight formula shares [broad-spectrum UV protection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solis-antiaging-defense) with "a potent blend of discoloration-correcting and hydrating ingredients for brighter, more even skin." This blend includes ingredients like 1% tranexamic acid, 2% niacinamide and 0.3% phenylethyl resorcinol, as well as 7% glycerin and while mica to provide a [brightening effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanologist-super-shield) upon application. While sun damage can play a part in causing irregular skin pigmentation, this sunscreen has the potential to correct discoloration while offering protection. Thanks to the skin-caring ingredients in the formula, it's best used on the face, neck and chest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Brightening Sunscreens:** Innovative sunscreens with brightening properties have the potential to disrupt the traditional sunscreen market and tap into the growing demand for multi-functional skincare products. - **Discoloration-correcting Ingredients:** The inclusion of potent, discoloration-correcting ingredients like tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and phenylethyl resorcinol in sunscreens presents disruptive innovation opportunities for skincare companies looking to tap into the growing demand for targeted skincare solutions. - **Dual-action Skincare:** The development of dual-action sunscreens that combine sun protection with targeted skincare benefits presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies that can create effective and multi-functional products that meet consumer demands for convenient and effective skincare solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skincare:** Innovative brightening sunscreens and products with discoloration-correcting ingredients have the potential to disrupt the traditional skincare market and tap into the growing demand for targeted skincare solutions. - **Sunscreen:** The development of dual-action sunscreens with targeted skincare benefits presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the sunscreen industry to provide consumers with convenient and effective multi-functional products that meet their sun protection and skincare needs. - **Cosmetics:** As cosmetics and skincare continue to converge, companies in the cosmetics industry can benefit from the development of multi-functional brightening sunscreens and skincare products that offer consumers a complete solution for sun protection and skincare. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soothing Clear Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear-daily-soothing-uv-defense.md) - [Brightening Antioxidant Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multivitamin-clear-coat-broad-spectrum.md) - [Serum-Like Tinted SPFs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defend-yourself-facial-sunscreen.md) - [All-in-One Reparative Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repair-sunscreen.md) - [Brightening Prebiotic Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-mineral-sunscreen.md) - [Complexion-Improving SPF Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spf-50-drops.md) - [Clean Tone-Inclusive Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youthscreen.md) - [3-In-1 SPF Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garniers-vitamin-c-spf.md) - [SPF-Primer Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimodal-sheer-mineral-sunscreen.md)