Light-activated multitasking moisturizer provides broad spectrum defense while preventing future signs of skin damage. Intelligent drone technology is activated by visible light to help boost skin’s natural luminosity. Breakthrough antioxidant technology helps protect skin against pollution. Broad Spectrum SPF30 provides protection from UV damage, while a bio-ferment from Sage helps maintain an even skin tone. Advanced moisture magnets provide all-day hydration for visibly smooth skin.
benefits
Defends against UV rays, free radical damage and pollution
Hydrates for visibly smooth skin all day long
Boosts skin's natural luminosity
how to use
After cleansing and toning, apply a generous amount to face and neck, preferably 30 minutes prior to sun exposure.
ingredients
Active Ingredients: Avobenzone (3.0%), Homosalate (10.0%), Octisalate (5.0%), Octocrylene (10.0%).
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sustainability
1.7 oz:
Materials: Tube: Coex 5 layer material with EVOH, Cap: PP (resin code 5), Carton: Paper
What’s Recyclable: The paper used in this carton is recyclable and comes from FSC certified responsibly managed forests.
How to Recycle: Place carton in its recycling bin.
0.40 oz:
Materials: Tube: Coex 5 layer material with EVOH, Cap: PP (resin code 5), Carton: Paper
What’s Recyclable: The paper used in this carton is recyclable and comes from FSC certified responsibly managed forests.
How to Recycle: Place carton in its recycling bin.
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FAQ
What is Prisma Protect SPF30 moisturizer?
A light-activated, multitasking face moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 that boosts skin luminosity, helps defend against pollution with antioxidant technology, and delivers lasting hydration.
Who is this product recommended for?
Recommended for all skin types, including concerns such as dryness and dehydration, dullness, and oiliness.
What level of sun protection does it provide?
Provides Broad Spectrum SPF 30 to help protect skin from UV damage.
What are the key active ingredients?
Soothing Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract boosts skin luminosity while supporting more supple skin. Specialized Dual Defense SPF 30 Complex with fermented Sage provides protectionfrom UV damage and the appearance of uneven skin tone.Advanced moisture magnets provide all-day hydration forvisibly smooth skin.
How does it help skin appearance?
Light-activated technology helps boost natural luminosity while advanced moisture magnets provide hydration for visibly smooth skin.
When should I use this product?
Use as your daytime moisturizer to combine daily hydration with SPF protection.
Will it help with hydration?
Yes - the formula includes moisture-attracting ingredients designed to provide all-day hydration and smoother-feeling skin.
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recommended for:
all skin types
dryness and dehydration
dullness
oiliness
Light-activated multitasking moisturizer provides broad spectrum defense while preventing future signs of skin damage. Intelligent drone technology is activated by visible light to help boost skin’s natural luminosity. Breakthrough antioxidant technology helps protect skin against pollution. Broad Spectrum SPF30 provides protection from UV damage, while a bio-ferment from Sage helps maintain an even skin tone. Advanced moisture magnets provide all-day hydration for visibly smooth skin.
Dermalogica is dedicated to maintaining the accuracy of the ingredient lists on this website. However, because ingredients are subject to change, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, up-to-date and/or error-free. For an accurate listing of ingredients in each product, please refer to your product packaging.
sustainability
1.7 oz:
Materials: Tube: Coex 5 layer material with EVOH, Cap: PP (resin code 5), Carton: Paper
What’s Recyclable: The paper used in this carton is recyclable and comes from FSC certified responsibly managed forests.
How to Recycle: Place carton in its recycling bin.
0.40 oz:
Materials: Tube: Coex 5 layer material with EVOH, Cap: PP (resin code 5), Carton: Paper
What’s Recyclable: The paper used in this carton is recyclable and comes from FSC certified responsibly managed forests.
How to Recycle: Place carton in its recycling bin.
Recycling is subject to local policies and facilities.
To learn more about Dermalogica's sustainability efforts, please click here.
FAQ
What is Prisma Protect SPF30 moisturizer?
A light-activated, multitasking face moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 that boosts skin luminosity, helps defend against pollution with antioxidant technology, and delivers lasting hydration.
Who is this product recommended for?
Recommended for all skin types, including concerns such as dryness and dehydration, dullness, and oiliness.
What level of sun protection does it provide?
Provides Broad Spectrum SPF 30 to help protect skin from UV damage.
What are the key active ingredients?
Soothing Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract boosts skin luminosity while supporting more supple skin. Specialized Dual Defense SPF 30 Complex with fermented Sage provides protectionfrom UV damage and the appearance of uneven skin tone.Advanced moisture magnets provide all-day hydration forvisibly smooth skin.
How does it help skin appearance?
Light-activated technology helps boost natural luminosity while advanced moisture magnets provide hydration for visibly smooth skin.
When should I use this product?
Use as your daytime moisturizer to combine daily hydration with SPF protection.
Will it help with hydration?
Yes - the formula includes moisture-attracting ingredients designed to provide all-day hydration and smoother-feeling skin.
real skin, real results
Overall rating: 4.653333 / 5 from 375 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Prisma Protect SPF30 moisturizer is highly regarded for its ability to enhance skin's appearance, providing a radiant glow and smooth texture. Customers appreciate its quick absorption and non-greasy formula, which offers broad-spectrum protection against UV damage. The moisturizer is also praised for its lightweight feel and pleasant scent, making it suitable for all skin types.
"My skin looks fresher and healthier and I love, love the soft luminous glow I'm seeing." — Sandra D.
"I would totally buy this product as it makes my skin feel amazing and applying makeup after just looks perfect." — Keyaria C.
"It also made my skin look more radiant - a gentle healthy glow." — Sun R.
Reviews
Great product
"High quality product. I have sensitive skin that runs dry and can be acne-prone. Most products make me break out, but not this one. The coverage goes on well with a strong balance. It absorbs into the skin evenly, and I can put makeup over it without issue. I can spend hours in the sun and still feel that my skin is protected."
— Bianca C. (5/5)
Feels great while protecting from sun damage.
"This sunscreen is very protective without feeling heavy or greasy. Really nice feel to it after applying, almost like a powder."
— Rachel M. (5/5)
Facial sunscreen
"Is a great product for my sensitive skin, and protects well from sun."
— Jeanne W. (5/5)
Love It!!
"I absolutely love this product!! My skin doesn’t feel greasy like other products that have SPF. . this product doesn’t clog my pores. It’s the perfect SPF and lotion all in one."
— Christa B. (5/5)
Another fantastic moisturizer from Dermalogica
"Another fantastic moisturizer from Dermalogica"
— Jane J. (5/5)
For days at home
"I use this for days I’m mostly at home. It goes on nicely, the texture feels wonderful, but it tends to pill on me."
— Andrea (4/5)
Great product!
"Love this moisturizer! Provides protection but is not overly heavy and the smell is lovely, but not overwhelming."
— Haley R. (5/5)
Great for an everyday moisturizer
"Great feel on the face works well under makeup"
— Amber G. (5/5)
Does the job, a bit pricey
"Light, not oily at all, but doesn’t hydrate as much as I’d like so I have to use another moisturizer in addition. It also smells a little bit sunscreen-y and it’s very pricey. But it’s a good product."
— Erika S. (5/5)
Love this
"I like that this is a moisturizer and spf so hydrating"
— Jovan M. (5/5)
Q&A
Why should I use this instead of using the regular skin smoothing cream day and night? Now that autumn is coming I am unsure of whether I need sunscreen every day and when I know likely will tell me yes to this question, then why do you in the first place recommend wearing the smoothing cream day and nights? Should I get another sunscreen then? Sorry I’m just a bit confused, because then I guess I’ll have to use this sunscreen product always as a day cream all year if I don’t get an additional sunscreen product?
Hello Sofie, To answer your questions, Yes we do state that SPF should be worn daily! Correct, the skin smoothing cream may be used both day and night of course, however, for the daytime you would need to apply an SPF over the top of the skin smoothing cream since it does not contain any! However, with the Prisma Protect SPF 30 Moisturizer, since this product acts as both a moisturizer and an SPF you would not have to use another product with it during the day! Therefore, the Prisma Protect SPF30 Moisturizer would be great as your daytime moisturizer since it contains SPF, and the skin smoothing cream may be used as your nighttime moisturizer! If you love the skin smoothing cream and would rather use this both morning and night then you may purchase an SPF that does not also act as a moisturizer, to apply over top of it in the mornings! I hope this information helps! Please feel free to reach out to our support team through dermalogica.com if you have any additional questions or concerns! Kind Regards, Willow Virtual Professional Skin Therapist
Hi, can you layer this product over your regular moisturizer? (I use skin smoothing moisturizer.) If not what would you suggest as a sun screen for dry skin?
Hello Ann, Prisma Protect is a moisturizer and SPF in one. I would suggest using this in the AM and Skin smoothing Cream in the PM. If you would prefer to stick with just Skin Smoothing Cream I would suggest to add Invisible Physical Defense on top since it is just an SPF. Kind Regards, Melissa Virtual Professional Skin Therapist
Hi, in your answer to a question you state that this is recommended for all skin types except dry. However this is a recommendation in the dry and dehydrated category. Which is it? I am having a great deal of trouble figuring out what products to use, as it seems the benefits are very similar. (I am comparing products in the dry and dehydrated category).
Hello Ann, Thank you for reaching out to Dermalogica with your question! Prisma Protect SPF 30 is a moisturizer and SPF in one. It defends against free radical damage, protects against UV rays, hydrates and boosts skin's natural luminosity. This lightweight moisturizer hydrates all day and creates visibly smoother skin. The confusion may be that someone with drier skin may not find this moisturizer with SPF30 hydrating enough, as it is quite lightweight. However, it is a moisturizer and SPF in one, so would technically be considered a moisturizer, which is why it may appear in the dry/dehydrated category. Some of our SPF products are moisturizers plus SPF, others are simply SPF alone, to be applied over a seperate moisturizer. I hope that helps clarify this a bit, and answers your question! Thank you again for reaching out to Dermalogica!
Is this similar to day bright?
Hi there, thank you for your question. If you are looking for a replacement for Pure Light spf 50, consider instead the PowerBright Moisturizer spg 50! This segment targets dark spots and uneven pigmentation. For a general lightweight moisturizer with spf, consider the Prisma Protect spf 30 instea! Kind regards, Amber The Dermalogica Team
So I usually use the calm water gel as a moisturizer. Could I use the calm water and then this spf as my last step? Would it cause a breakout ?
Hello B, thank you for your question. The Prisma Protect SPF30 is a moisturizer and SPF in one. We recommend using the Prisma Protect SPF30 as your daytime moisturizer/SPF and the Calm Water Gel as your night cream in this case. Please let us know if you have any questions! Kind Regards, Beatriz Virtual Professional Skin Therapist
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