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# Lightweight Free-From Sunscreens
SkinCeuticals' New Sunscreen Has No Oil, Fragrance or Parabens

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-05-12 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-from-sunscreen
References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/skinceuticals-announces-the-launch-of-a-new-face-and-body-sunscreen-300646485.html) & [skinceuticals](https://www.skinceuticals.com/light-moisture-uv-defense-spf-50-3606000508880.html)

The Light Moisture UV Defense SPF 50 is a new free-from sunscreen for the face and body from SkinCeuticals that boasts a weightless, comfortable formula.

Knowing that many people find conventional sun care products to be greasy or difficult to rub into the skin without leaving behind a film or a cast, SkinCeuticals set out to create a lightweight, moisturizing product for daily sun protection. The formula is non-comedogenic, non-whitening and non-transferring and it excludes oils, fragrances and parabens. Some of the highly concentrated ingredients in the Light Moisture UV Defense SPF 50 include Homosalate, Avobenzone, Octisalate, Octocrylene and Glycerin, which acts as a powerful humectant.

SkinCeuticals developed its new face and body product to be an "everyday sunscreen" that can be applied "whether you're walking to work or going on a beach vacation."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.9/10
- Popularity: 56% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Free-from Sunscreens:** The rise of consumer demand for sunscreens without oils, fragrances, and parabens creates opportunities for innovative lightweight formulations.
- **Lightweight Formulas:** The need for weightless and easily absorbed sun care products opens the door for disruptive innovation in the cosmetics industry.
- **Daily Sun Protection:** The growing trend of incorporating sun protection into daily skincare routines presents opportunities for the development of multifunctional products.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Skincare:** The skincare industry can capitalize on the demand for lightweight, free-from sunscreens by creating innovative formulations using natural and effective ingredients.
- **Cosmetics:** Cosmetics companies can seize the opportunity to develop lightweight sun care products that are comfortable to wear, easy to apply, and blend seamlessly with makeup.
- **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can tap into the trend of daily sun protection by offering holistic solutions that combine skincare and sun care benefits.

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