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Weightless Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 45

PCA Skin

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Details & care

What it is: A fast-absorbing SPF with antioxidants for extra environmental protection.

What it does: It delivers UVA/UVB protection onto your skin that feels like it just simply disappears.

How to use: Smooth a nickel-sized amount onto your skin after cleansing. Allow to absorb for 20 minutes prior to daytime exposure. Reapply after two hours of sun exposure and repeat every two hours as needed. It's recommended for daily use.

  • 1.7 oz.
  • Item #5961019
  • Core Product ID 333335QLFT

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PCA SKIN

PCA SKIN was founded in 1990, a collaboration between an aesthetician and a dermatologist. The company's product development and quality-assurance processes go above and beyond industry standard, and its formulas are researched and formulated by an in-house chemist. PCA SKIN has solutions to address a wide variety of skin types and conditions, and its products create visible results.

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Most helpful positive review

May 24, 2026

Wonderful

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great product. Doesn’t feel cakey. You can wear it under makeup. This will last all day long even if you sweat. Also doesn’t cause breakouts which is great
MichelleG
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Most helpful critical review

July 14, 2022

Not weightless at all

I give this one star for the SPF 45 in it. This goes on pasty. I'm fair and this made my skin even whiter and pastier looking. Upon application it felt like the paste glue we used to use when I was in kindergarten. An hour after application it was still sticky and tacky. I would not call this weightless protection. I was very aware of it being on my skin the whole time. It also has a weird funky smell. This one is going back.
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June 25, 2020Incentivized review

Not happy with new formula

I’m a loyal PCA skincare user. I love their products! However, I’m disappointed that they changed the formula of this sunscreen! Now, it feels oily and heavier than the original version. The texture almost feels like the sheer tint version, which I use when I want to look “nicer” without putting on makeup. This one I use for when I go for a run/walk, workout or just in the house. It was working fine, why change it? *sigh* I’m using the new tube I bought and will continue to do so until it’s finished. I haven’t decided though if I will buy it again or look for another sunscreen. Pls bring the old formula back!
TheRealQueenB
8found this helpful
July 14, 2022

Not weightless at all

I give this one star for the SPF 45 in it. This goes on pasty. I'm fair and this made my skin even whiter and pastier looking. Upon application it felt like the paste glue we used to use when I was in kindergarten. An hour after application it was still sticky and tacky. I would not call this weightless protection. I was very aware of it being on my skin the whole time. It also has a weird funky smell. This one is going back.
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4found this helpful
May 24, 2026

Wonderful

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great product. Doesn’t feel cakey. You can wear it under makeup. This will last all day long even if you sweat. Also doesn’t cause breakouts which is great
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MichelleG
July 8, 2025

Best sunscreen I have ever used!

This is my absolute favorite sunscreen! I wear it everyday and love it. I have tried (and own) many other facial sunscreens but this is the most weightless, light and yet totally effective product I have ever tried. I love that it has a 45 SPF as I have fair skin and lots of damage from my youth and this protects but is never greasy. The white color fades away after application and it is as if you have nothing on - but it's working!
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Moogig
May 13, 2025

GREAT PRODUCT!

I've been using PCA skincare for many years. My skin LOVES most products. My husband is picky about facial products but does like this sunscreen since it's lightweight and not shiny. I love it because it's white & reduces my redness & acts like an illuminator under foundation, but I like a dewy complexion. It's pricey but I love it so much!
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Apr 21, 2025

No nonsense SPF45

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It worked well, didn't seem greasy or heavy on my skin. Very nice, chick packaging. It worked so well, my daughter borrowed what was left to use the next day!
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