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Meet the Daily Moisturiser that guarantees SPF 50 – with every click!
We’ve all done it. A blob of SPF moisturiser, a dab of sunscreen. But here’s the thing: 91% of people don’t apply enough SPF [1].
UV rays are responsible for a staggering 86% of skin cancer and up to 80% of visible ageing [2][3]. And yet, applying SPF still feels more like guesswork than science. Use too little, and your SPF 50 can plummet to SPF 8!
Meet our new Daily Moisturiser with SPF 50 – AKA your AM Doser. With patented doser technology (now double the size!) it guarantees SPF 50 in every Twist + Click®. No maybes, no mishaps, no margin for error. Just the perfect dermatologist-designed dose.
If you’re using active ingredients without SPF, you’re leaving your skin vulnerable. SPF is your skin’s first line of defence against UV damage – skipping it can undo all your hard work! Help your PM Doser work even harder with hydration, glow, protection and UV damage reversal – in one simple step.
Goodbye guesswork. Hello perfect dose.
The science behind the perfect dose
SPF 50 means 1/50th of the sun’s power reaches your face, the testing for which is done based on 2 mg/cm² of skin. True SPF 50 is only achieved when this amount is applied – but most people don’t apply enough sunscreen to achieve the protection promised on the label.
This is because there’s no clear consensus on how much is enough – especially when the size of a human face isn’t standardised. Varying guidance – like ‘apply two finger lengths’ – is confusing. We set out to fix this.
First we did a study, representative of the British population, with an equal sex split and ethnicity mix, measuring the 95th percentile of a facial surface area (402.2 cm²). Then we built a bigger, precision-engineered Doser that dispenses the exact amount used in SPF testing, based on that average face surface area.
The result? A guaranteed, accurate dose of SPF 50 that takes the guesswork out of sun protection.
Every dose delivers perfect SPF 50 coverage, while it’s recommended you reapply every two hours or after perspiring, swimming or towelling.
Meet the range: SPF moisturiser made personal
Three skin type-specific formulas, designed for dry to normal, oily to combination and sensitive skin types.
- A dermatologist-designed dose of SPF 50
- Broad-spectrum UVA + UVB protection with technology that actively reverses UV damage.
- Gold-standard formulas, designed by dermatologists.
- Designed to work seamlessly with the active ingredients in your personalised night serum (your PM Doser)
- Silky, fast-absorbing, non-comedogenic formulas that layer invisibly under makeup.
- Vegan, cruelty-free, fragrance-free and dermatologically-tested.
Your active ingredients:
- 0.2% carnosine – protects against premature ageing caused by free radicals
- 1.5% rainbow algae extract – brightens skin and reduces dark spots
- 2% ectoin – deeply hydrates and gives 360 protection
Skin type ingredients:
- A unique phyto-collagen blend smooths and plumps skin from within.
- Quince leaves extract reduces excess shine and smooths visible pores.
- Glycolipids calm sensitive skin and repair your skin barrier.
All ingredients are chosen to deliver both instant and long-term results – so you can sustain your glow today, tomorrow and beyond.
The ultimate lazy-girl SPF: One step. Full protection.
This 3-in-1 step is designed for real life: it’s fast, effective and designed by dermatologists. Whether you’re using active ingredients at night, chasing a long-lasting glow or just want something that dries fast on busy mornings – this is SPF that fits your routine.
It’s perfect for anyone:
- Using actives like retinoids or acids
- Who wants to keep their glow going
- Who struggles with SPF texture (this won’t clog, cake or shine!)
- Who relies on guesswork with SPF application
- With dry, oily, combination or sensitive skin
- Who wants smarter, simpler skincare
The skinimalist’s secret weapon
In an era of 10-step routines and overcomplicated skincare, our Daily Moisturiser with SPF 50 proves that less really is more. It’s your one step for hydration, barrier support and dermatologist-approved sun protection – no layering required.
Skinimalism isn’t about doing nothing – it’s about doing the right things well. Tackle the most important step with your AM Doser.
Skin + Me’s Daily Moisturiser with SPF 50, 24ml, £21.99
Now available at www.skinandme.com and in-store and online at Boots.
[1] April 2025 study on 249 British people.
[2] Parkin DM, Mesher D, Sasieni P. Cancers attributable to solar (ultraviolet) radiation exposure in the UK in 2010. Br J Cancer 2011; 105:S66-S69.
[3] Amaro-Ortiz A, Yan B, D’Orazio JA. Ultraviolet radiation, aging and the skin: prevention of damage by topical cAMP manipulation. Molecules. 2014 May 15;19(5):6202-19. doi: 10.3390/molecules19056202. PMID: 24838074; PMCID: PMC4344124.
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