Here comes our fourth review of the Ultra Violette sunscreen series! Featuring Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial Skinscreen, the fit-for-all who aren’t so sure which one to choose from their lineup. My Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Review reflects on my usage the previous two months in summer.
For the other Ultra Violette product reviews:
- Astrid: Ultra Violette Lip Balm Rose review
- Dorit: Ultra Violette Clean Screen SPF30 review
- Dorit & Astrid: Ultra Violette Extreme Screen Hydrating Body & Hand Skinscreen SPF50+ review
Ultra Violette SPF 50+ Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial Skinscreen
The Brand: Ultra Violette
Ultra Violette is an Australian brand launched in 2019 by two female founders (yay!) focusing on sunscreens. Their premise is a lineup of sunscreen that plays well with other skincare and makeup products, while being comfortable to wear and also has other skin benefiting ingredients.
As for sustainability, there isn’t any specific mention of it on their website and their products also didn’t have any features that reflect sustainability.
Description
If you want to take the lazy gal’s approach to SPF, Supreme is your MVP – Moisturiser, Very-Good-Sun-Protection and Primer. A hydrating, high SPF formula with a clean scent, Supreme is our all-rounder that’s perfect for normal to dry skin, or anyone who doesn’t know which SPF is right for them. TLDR: just buy this one!
Ultra Violette Supreme Skin
Claim
- Hydrating
- No white cast
- For all skin types
- Plays well with makeup
- Won’t outshine you at karaoke
All the claims made it a really tall order (except for karaoke, because it’s easy to outshine me at karaoke, lol.). I admit I have high expectation, especially because this sunscreen comes recommended by Labmuffin. So, I would like my skin to look and feel hydration with no sense of oiliness, while I could easily put makeup on top. Would that even be possible?
Ingredients
Sunscreen Filters
| Sunscreen Filter | Type | Spectrum | Remarks |
| Octinoxate / Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate / Octyl Methoxycinnamate 10% w/w | chemical / organic | UVB (at wavelengths: 280-320 nm) with a peak protection at 310nm | clear, oil-soluble, “cosmetically-elegant” liquid, not photostable (loses 10% of its SPF protection ability within 35 mins), needs other filters to stabilize (like Tinosorb S) |
| Tinosorb M / Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol / Bisoctrizole 2.5% w/w | chemical / organic | broad-spectrum (UVA & UVB, 280-400 nm, peak at 305 nm & 360 nm) | highly photostable, not available in the US, can help stabilize other filters (eg Octinoxate) |
| Tinosorb S / Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine / Bemotrizinol 3% w/w | chemical / organic | broad-spectrum (UVA & UVB, 280-400 nm, peak at 310-345 nm) | very photostable, available elsewhere but the US |
Full Ingredients List
Active Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (10%), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (3%), Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (2.5%) Inactive Ingredients: Aqua, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Nylon 6/12, Ceteareth-20, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-40 Stearate, Silica, Saccharide Isomerate, Decyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Parfum, Triethanolamine, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, L-Carnosine, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499
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Ultra Violette Hydrating Facial Skinscreen Application
The Packaging
As always, Ultra Violette packaging looks very nice. The product comes out with a pump, which unfortunately you couldn’t control so well if you’re used to do the finger length application. I’ve read some sources saying you need five pumps with this product, so let’s prove that.
Just like on my IOPE UV Shield review, I’m taking my scale for 0.04 oz and my quarter teaspoon. It was short of five pumps to get to 0.004 oz.
From the picture, we can already see that the formula isn’t as dense as the IOPE UV Shield. It is a very pleasant, creamy gel-like texture that glides easily on the skin. It has a beige color instead of white, which might make it easier to blend on the skin.
After weighing it, I transferred it to the 1/4 teaspoon. It looks a little less full.
What I like about the packaging, the five pumps are pretty consistent in my case. The worse I can get is getting a bit more product than I should. With sunscreens, it’s better to put too much than too few!
Impressions of Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial Skinscreen
On Application
It’s really easy to put on, easy to pile on the skin. No whitecast. What it still has is the feeling of oiliness that never really sinks in.
It is pretty consistent with their claim of “moisturizing” and “hydrating”, although in my case it always felt shiny like a light oil that stays on the skin
Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Review
Face Routine
With a quarter teaspoon application, it only works if I just wear the Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum (my review here), wait a few minutes for it to sink in, then apply the sunscreen.
Even if the sunscreen doesn’t sink in, don’t blot it because it can lower the SPF on your skin.
Continuous Use
I usually have a few sunscreens to test, so I rarely wear the same sunscreen for days in a row. But before writing this blog post, I wear Ultra Violette Supreme Screen for a few days in a row. I definitely have to double cleanse it well, otherwise my skin is going to be in trouble the next day.
Makeup Application
It works well with foundations and makeup in general, but in my case I have to use a mattifying foundation afterwards, like Fenty Beauty Soft Matte Pro Filt’r Foundation or the Heliocare 360 Bronze Tinted Gel Oil-Free sunscreen
Piling
Mostly no piling, but sometimes it happens.
Feel on Skin
Light oily feeling on skin that never goes away. It’s not sticky, but it also never sinks in. It gives you the shiny look.
Scent
There is a light scent that reminds me of coconut.
Stings the Eyes / General Discomfort
No
Check List: Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Review
Honestly, this checklist surprised me. But, it is true, this sunscreen only ticks two points!
Luckily, here they redeemed themselves. It’s very makeup friendly, and it has no white cast. It’s not my favorite texture and finish, but I can see this working for someone else. I’m happy to finish it, but I don’t plan to repurchase.
Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Rating
In the end, it’s just ok for me. Would I recommend it? If you don’t mind the price and you love hydrating sunscreens, this is good for you. Most likely, though, you could find a better one with a better price point.
Price and Availability
Available at Sephora US and AUS, SpaceNK and Cult Beauty.
It’s rather pricey: 39€ for 50ml.
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