Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: sunscreen is not optional. We don’t care if it’s cloudy, if you’re indoors, or if you “don’t burn” - UV rays are sneaky little skin saboteurs, and they will age you faster than a double espresso-fuelled work week.
Luckily, The Ordinary, the brand that keeps giving us science-backed skincare without the fluff or scary price tags, has finally answered our collective prayers for a sunscreen that’s smart, hydrating, and doesn’t leave you looking like a mime.
The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Serum
Lightweight. Dewy. Zero White Cast. Zero Fuss.
This is SPF, but made beautiful. With a serum-meets-emulsion texture, it applies like skincare, no chalkiness, no greasiness, and absolutely no white cast. None. Not even on deeper skin tones. It melts into the skin, giving you that natural dewy finish that says “I drink water and mind my business,” even if you were up late binging true crime documentaries. And yes, it’s non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog pores or start drama with your other skincare.
For Every Skin Type and Tone
Whether you’re oily, dry, sensitive, combo, or living that hormonal skin life, this SPF is made for you. It’s gentle, hydrating, and layers like a dream under makeup or on bare skin. No pilling, no caking, no playing nice only until your foundation decides to revolt.
In short: it gets along with your entire routine, from serums to setting sprays.
The Ingredient Line-Up: Who’s Who in the SPF World
The all-stars doing the heavy lifting behind the scenes:
- Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, and Avobenzone – These four are your UV-fighting squad. Together, they offer broad-spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ protection. Translation? Shielding your skin from both UVA (think ageing and long-term damage) and UVB (burns, inflammation, you name it). They're lightweight, efficient, and skin-safe.
- Ceramides – Your skin barrier’s BFF. Ceramides help strengthen, soothe, and lock in moisture, so your skin stays hydrated and happy, even under a layer of SPF.
- Hydration Complex – While not called out by name, the formulation offers instant and all-day hydration support, which makes it feel more like skincare than sunscreen. Perfect for giving your skin that lit-from-within glow without feeling heavy.
The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Serum is that rare unicorn of a sunscreen that ticks every single box:
✅ Broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection
✅ Zero white cast
✅ Hydrating and barrier-friendly
✅ Makeup-compatible
✅ All skin types welcome
If you’ve ever avoided SPF because you didn't like the texture, didn't like the white cast, or just didn’t like how it made your skin feel, The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Serum will convert you. It’s a lightweight, no-nonsense, high-performance SPF that fits seamlessly into your daily routine. Because beautiful skin isn’t just about what you put on it, it’s also about what you protect it from. And with this serum in your kit, you’re covered.
Wear your SPF. Every. Single. Day.
