With SPF 50, this hydrating sunscreen is perfect for protecting your skin against UV rays and even 5 types of pollution. UV Plus Skin Barrier combats the harmful effects of six major pollutants: UVA, UVB, indoor and outdoor pollution, light pollution, blue light and pollen.

As a result, the skin is protected against six visible signs of premature ageing: wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, loss of firmness, loss of elasticity and dullness. A selection of active ingredients at the heart of the formula has been chosen to help strengthen the skin, including ginger lily extract, which helps to support the skin's self-repair mechanism, known as autophagy.

• You want heavy-duty daily sun protection but refuse to compromise on your anti-ageing routine, or your makeup base.
• If you live in a busy city and your skin constantly battles the triple threat of UV rays, pollution, and screen-induced blue light, this is your new invisible shield.
• It’s also a dream for anyone who hates the chalky, heavy feel of traditional sunscreens and wants a formula that sits beautifully with foundation.

Think of the Clarins UV Plus Skin Barrier SPF 50+ as a high-performance 6-in-1 multi-tasker that bridges the gap between clinical suncare and luxury skin insurance.

It does more than deflect UVA and UVB rays; it actively targets the six major culprits of premature ageing: dark spots, fine lines, wrinkles, dullness, and a loss of firmness and elasticity.

The real headline here, though? It is clinically proven to reinforce your skin barrier in just one hour. In short, it locks the good stuff in and keeps the environmental stressors out.

The magic lies in Clarins’ brand-new [SKIN BARRIER STRENGTHENING] technology. Having watched skincare trends evolve over the last decade, I’ve seen the industry shift heavily toward barrier health, and Clarins is leading the charge here.

The hero ingredient is Ginger Lily Extract, a potent botanical powerhouse that essentially coaches your skin to repair itself, boosting its natural defences against the daily grind.

Texture

If you’ve avoided high-factor SPFs in the past because of a thick, greasy finish, this will be a revelation. It boasts an ultra-lightweight, serum texture that melts into the skin instantly, creating a seamless second-skin effect.

Finish

It leaves a soft-touch, entirely invisible finish with zero white cast, just a healthy, lit-from-within radiance that makes it the ultimate makeup primer.

Scent

You can smell a slight fresh, floral scent when you squeeze it out of the tube; however this doesn't linger all day. If you have sensitive eyes, avoid your eye area just in case. 

This is your final morning skincare step. After your moisturiser has sunk in, warm a generous amount of UV Plus between your palms and smooth it gently over your face and neck.

To apply it like a true Clarins facialist, gently press your hands onto your cheeks, forehead, and jawline to set the product. Because the texture is so fluid and weightless, it sits all day comfortably and can even be patted over makeup later in the day without disrupting your look.

Make sure to top up every two hours for maximum protection.

This is your everyday, everywhere SPF. It’s a total winner in sticky, humid weather when your face usually turns into an oil field. I’ve also used it under five different foundations and didn't see a single bit of pilling or sliding.

Clarins has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to conscious beauty, they were the first French company to ban animal testing back in 1987, but their 2025 B Corp certification cements them as true industry leaders in sustainability.

The UV Plus comes in a travel-friendly 30ml tube made with an eco-designed bubble cap from recycled plastics, housed in a carton sourced from sustainably managed forests. It’s premium French skincare that you can feel genuinely good about buying.

In short: Absolutely. The new Clarins UV Plus Skin Barrier SPF 50+ completely justifies its buzz. What makes this launch a true standout is the fact that it effectively doubles as a high-performance, 6-in-1 anti-ageing solution.

By actively targeting dark spots, wrinkles, fine lines, dullness, and loss of firmness and elasticity all at once, it streamlines your morning routine.

The introduction of the new Ginger Lily Extract takes things up a notch. Because it is clinically proven to boost your natural self-repair mechanism and strengthen your skin barrier in just one hour, it elevates this from a standard sunscreen to an active skincare powerhouse. Add in the fact that it delivers a breathable, lightweight second-skin finish that performs flawlessly as a makeup base, and it is easy to see why this is a winner.

If you are looking for a single, hard-working daily screen to shield your skin from environmental stressors while preserving its youthfulness, this is a non-negotiable upgrade to your daily routine/