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Well-supported
The evidence, in brief
High UVA/UVB protection
Modern organic filters plus titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
Barrier-strengthening ceramide NP
Ceramide NP replenishes ceramides and reinforces the barrier.
Hydrating urea
Urea is a well-documented humectant that softens skin.
In market inspection
Included in the Swedish MPA's sunscreen inspection (per Skinome).
Top Shelf · hp.
How we chose it
Top Shelf Selection
Five reasons to trust the choice
A product we would happily recommend to the people closest to us.
Tap each step to read more
Formulation
Protection that cares
Modern, photostable UV filters meet ceramide, urea and alpha-glucan – sun protection that hydrates and stays gentle on the skin barrier in the same gesture. Every ingredient earns its place; nothing is here just for show.
Evidence
Broad-spectrum, backed
Bemotrizinol alongside titanium dioxide and zinc oxide delivers stable, broad protection across UVA and UVB – well-documented filters you don't have to take on faith. The formula is labelled SPF 50+ and broad-spectrum.
Community
Kind to reactive skin
Again and again, sensitive and reactive skin says the same thing: this one my skin can handle. A quiet relief for anyone who has learned to dread sunscreen.
Fits real life
One step, done
It sinks in quickly and leaves no greasy film – many wear it as their hydrating day cream and skip a step entirely. Sun protection that folds into a simple life instead of complicating it.
Packaging
Freshly made in Sweden
A vegan formulation, made fresh in Sweden – close to home, carefully done, without needless extras. We keep our promises small and true: we share what we know.
Community
Stories from the community
- Gentle on sensitive skin
- Doubles as a day moisturizer
- Absorbs fast, non-greasy
- Doesn't clog pores
Based on recurring themes in customer reviews across the brands' and stockists' review sections. Individual experiences naturally vary.
Our way of living
Fewer things, more care
This is for the one who stopped chasing the newest and started choosing what lasts. Who believes skin, like life, is better for fewer, better decisions — the kind that take their time and feel just as honest every day.
✦ Research Library
For those who enjoy going deeper
Every product on our Top Shelf is supported by research before it earns its place. Here you'll find the evidence, ingredients and references behind our evaluation.
01Ingredient spotlight
hp. highlights four building blocks in this emulsion — not the whole INCI, but the ones that decided it belongs on our shelf.
- Modern UV filters (Bemotrizinol/Tinosorb S, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, plus Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide) — a combination of organic and mineral filters that together give broad UVA and UVB protection. Bemotrizinol is known to be highly photostable, meaning the protection holds up under sun exposure. Evidence: verified sources describe bemotrizinol as a broad-spectrum, photostable UVA+UVB filter and Titanium Dioxide + Zinc Oxide as mineral broad-spectrum filters.
- Ceramide NP — chosen to support the skin barrier. Ceramides are a natural part of the skin's protective lipid layer and help retain moisture. Evidence: sources show Ceramide NP strengthens the barrier and water retention.
- Urea — a humectant that attracts and binds water in the skin while also reinforcing the barrier. Evidence: verified sources describe urea as a humectant that increases hydration and strengthens the barrier.
- Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide — a prebiotic that feeds the skin's own microbiome. Evidence: sources describe the ingredient as prebiotic and supportive of the skin microbiome.
02Complete INCI
03Scientific evidence
Five ingredient studies underpin hp.'s assessment of this product: Ceramide NP (barrier and water retention), Urea (hydration and barrier), Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide (prebiotic microbiome support), Bemotrizinol (broad-spectrum, photostable UVA+UVB filter), and Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide (mineral broad-spectrum filters). The evidence comes from peer-reviewed sources (including Springer and PubMed Central).
On clinical testing we stay restrained: the Swedish Medical Products Agency ran a market inspection of sunscreens, but Skinome's specific pass in that inspection is not independently confirmed and is reported here as the maker's claim. The formulation is vegan according to the maker. We make no independent claims about SPF performance beyond the labelling the maker states.
04Our evaluation notes
- Broad-spectrum protection built on modern filters — organic plus Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide — with no suspected endocrine disruptors according to the maker.
- Photostability: bemotrizinol in the formula means the UVA protection holds during exposure, not just at application.
- A sunscreen that also tends the barrier — Ceramide NP and Urea make it usable daily without a drying feel.
- Prebiotic Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide as a considered detail rather than marketing — microbiome support in a product you use every morning.
- Fits a minimalist routine: hydration, barrier and sun protection in one step, without a needless list of additives.
05Frequently asked questions
Can I combine it with retinoids or other actives?
Yes. A broad-spectrum sunscreen like this belongs in the morning and is especially important if you use retinoids, exfoliating acids or vitamin C, which can make skin more sun-sensitive. Apply your active serums first and layer the sunscreen as the final step. The formula itself contains a low level of Lactic Acid as a functional ingredient — it is not intended as an exfoliating treatment.
Is it suitable during pregnancy or perimenopause?
Sunscreen is generally a sensible part of any routine at every life stage, and the barrier-supportive ingredients (Ceramide NP, Urea) can feel good on skin that becomes drier. We do not, however, give medical advice — during pregnancy or for specific skin concerns you should consult your doctor, midwife or skin therapist, or contact the maker about individual ingredients.
Does it contain fragrance?
According to the INCI list there is no perfume (Parfum/Fragrance) or added fragrance. If you are sensitive or allergic, always read the full ingredient list on the packaging, as formulations can be updated.
Morning or evening?
Morning. Sunscreen goes on as the last step of your morning routine and should be applied generously and reapplied through the day during sun or outdoor exposure, per the maker's instructions.
How do I store it and how long does it last?
Store cool and avoid direct heat and sunlight, which matters especially for sunscreen so the filters keep working. Follow the period-after-opening (PAO) symbol and best-before date on the packaging — we give no figures of our own beyond the maker's labelling.
Does it work under makeup and for sensitive skin?
The emulsion format is designed to be worn daily and under makeup as a hydrating final step. The barrier-supportive ingredients and the absence of added fragrance make it interesting for those who prefer a simple routine, but if you have known sensitivity or allergy we recommend a patch test first and reading the full ingredient list.
06References
- Springer — Dermatology and Therapy
- PubMed Central (PMC)
- PubMed
- Tillverkarens tekniska data / Brand technical data
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