# Glow-Boosting Cooling Sunscreens The Multimodal Defender Broad Spectrum SPF30 is Brightening By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-09-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimodal-defender-broad-spectrum-spf30 References: [newbeauty](https://www.newbeauty.com/exclusive-tina-craig-spf/) & [ubeauty](https://ubeauty.com/products/multimodal-defender-spf) The Multimodal Defender Broad Spectrum SPF30 is a sunscreen that boasts cooling and brightening properties and it shares the benefits of [zinc, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garniers-vitamin-c-spf). The sunscreen for all skin types boasts a problem-solving formula that addresses multiple concerns at once, all the while delivering essential protection. As [U Beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimodal-sheer-mineral-sunscreen) founder Tina Craig told [NewBeauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautyscreen), "The Multimodal Defender is a revolutionary treatment unlike anything you or I have ever used—it belongs in its own new, novel skin-care category." The next-gen skincare treatment promises to appeal to those who are looking to address everything from hyperpigmentation and dark spots to fine lines and heat-induced freckles. Along with providing shielding from UVA and UVB rays, the product also delivers infrared and blue light protection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **Cooling Sunscreens with Skincare Benefits:** The trend is to manufacture sunscreens imbued with cooling and skincare properties, making them a desirable multipurpose product. - **Multimodal Products for Multiple Skin Concerns:** The trend is to produce products that simultaneously tackle multiple skin-related issues, like hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and fine lines. - **Infrared and Blue Light Protection in Sunscreens:** The trend is to add infrared and blue light protection to sunscreens to address potential skin damage from light sources like phone and computer screens. ### Who This Affects Most - **Personal Care Products:** This industry can incorporate the trend of manufacturing cooling sunscreens with skincare benefits and multimodal products for multiple skin concerns. - **Cosmetics and Skincare Industry:** This industry can leverage the trend of infrared and blue light protection in sunscreens to manufacture broad-spectrum sunscreens that provide complete protection. - **Technology and Beauty:** This industry can combine the skincare and modern technology trends to manufacture skincare devices that use LED technology to address skin concerns, including blue and red light therapies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [SPF-Primer Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimodal-sheer-mineral-sunscreen.md) - [Serum-Like Tinted SPFs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defend-yourself-facial-sunscreen.md) - [Brightening Antioxidant Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multivitamin-clear-coat-broad-spectrum.md) - [All-in-One Reparative Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repair-sunscreen.md) - [Glow-Enhancing Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiant-sunscreen.md) - [Glowy Priming Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-violette-sequin-supreme.md) - [3-In-1 SPF Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garniers-vitamin-c-spf.md) - [Anti-Aging Sunscreen Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antiaging-sunscreen1.md) - [Hydrating SPF Serum Primers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-sunshine-invisible-sunscreen-spf-50.md)