UV filter
Tinosorb M
Absorbs, scatters, reflects UV
The backbone of the protection. Photostable, so it keeps working in sunlight. Does nothing for pigmentation you already have.
In-vivo tested
Feels like Nothing. Protects like Everything.
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Second Skin Fluid Sunscreen | SPF 50 PA++++| 50 ML
Broad spectrum, SPF 50 PA++++
10 Tinosorb M, Tinosorb S, Uvinul A Plus +7 more
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Second Skin SunscreenRs. 649.00
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50 ml bottleBest value
Everyday use
Rs. 649.00
Rs. 12.98/ml
6 sachets
For reapplying
Rs. 174.00
Rs. 29.00/sachet
50 ml bottleBest value
Everyday use
Rs. 649.00
6 sachets
For reapplying
Rs. 174.00
The details
Everything else, in plain text
How to use it
Step 1: Cleanse and moisturise first. Sunscreen goes on last, over everything else.
Step 2: Apply two finger-lengths for your face and neck. That is roughly 2 ml, and it is the amount SPF 50 is actually tested at. Use less and you get less than SPF 50 - there is a slider on this page that shows you how much less.
Step 3: Blend it in properly, including your ears, hairline and the back of your neck.
Step 4: Reapply every two hours of sun exposure. SPF 50 behaves like SPF 50 for about two hours, then it is a smaller number.
Use it every morning, including indoors and on overcast days. UVA passes through window glass.
Full ingredient list
Aqua (Water), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Steareth-21, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dibutyl Adipate, Dimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Centella Asiatica (CICA) Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Olivate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Coco-Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate.
We publish the whole INCI list, not just the flattering parts.
Shipping and returns
Dispatched within 1 to 2 working days, and usually with you 5 to 7 working days after that. Shipping is free on every order.
Received something damaged or wrong? Reach out within 48 hours of delivery with an unboxing video and we will try to make it right.
Proof
The tests, and who ran them
Every claim on this page is a number from one of these reports, or a concession we made ourselves.
Under a UV camera
This is what the sun is already doing.
A UV camera sees damage months before your mirror does. Drag the handle.
Same person, same frame, same lighting, one UV camera.
Nobody else will tell you this
Use half the amount, get a seventh of the protection.
SPF 50 is tested at two finger-lengths. Almost nobody uses that much. Drag the slider.
You apply
2.0ml
Two finger-lengths
You actually get
SPF50
Full protection, as tested
0.5 ml1.0 ml1.5 ml2.0 ml
Based on the standard dose-response relationship used in sunscreen testing. Use more than you think.
Our name is a clock
One application does not last a day.
Drag through an Indian working day. The top bar is one application. The bottom bar is reapplying.
8 am
You just applied. Full protection.
Applied once, at 8 am
Reapplied every two hours
8 am10122 pm468 pm
Every sunscreen behaves this way, ours included. The difference is whether the brand tells you.
What it does
Four numbers, no adjectives.
01
SPF 50
PA++++
Broad spectrum UVA and UVB, tested in-vivo.
02
0
White cast
Tested across Indian skin tones.
03
2 ml
Per full face
Two finger-lengths. The tested dose.
04
0
Fragrance
No fragrance, no alcohol.
Claim autopsy
Tested for sensitive skin. Not just called gentle.
Gentle is an adjective. Anyone can print it. This went to government-approved laboratories and came back certified non-irritant. The reports are above.
- Non-irritant, certified
- Fragrance-free
- Alcohol-free
- Dermatologically tested
Day 1
It disappears
No white cast, no film. Immediate, or it has failed.
Week 1
Less new damage
You will not see this. That is the point.
Week 4
Tone settles
Niacinamide works slowly. Uneven tone starts calming.
Week 8
The realistic window
Where honest results live.
In-vivo testedSensitive skinFragrance freeAlcohol freeVeganCruelty free
On your skin
What to expect
- It will not sting
- Certified non-irritant on sensitive skin.
- No white cast
- Five new-generation filters, not mineral ones.
- No greasy film
- A fluid, not a cream.
- It holds all day
- Heat, sweat and humidity resistant.
What's in it
What is actually in this bottle
Five UV filters, five skin actives.
UV filter
Tinosorb S
Covers UVA and UVB
Holds the SPF 50 rating without weight. A filter, not a treatment.
UV filter
Uvinul A Plus
Blocks long UVA
Targets UVA1, behind tanning and premature ageing. The rays cheaper sunscreens miss.
UV filter
Uvinul T 150
Blocks UVB
UVB is what burns you. This filter carries most of the SPF number.
UV filter
Octinoxate
UVB support
Blends into fluid textures. Part of why this absorbs in seconds.
Skin active
Niacinamide
Evens tone. Works slowly.
Uneven tone and the look of pores, over weeks. Does nothing for old scars.
Skin active
Centella Asiatica
Calms redness
Why sensitive skin gets on with this. Not a treatment for rosacea.
Skin active
Sodium Hyaluronate
Binds water into skin
Protection without dryness. It holds water. It does not replace a moisturiser.
Skin active
Willow Bark
Keeps pores clear
Gentle natural salicylates, for pores under sunscreen all day.
Skin active
Neem
Soothes, purifies
Used in India for generations. Supporting cast, not the active.
Concessions
What it will not do
Three things it cannot fix.
Undo a tan
It prevents new damage. Existing pigmentation needs months and different products.
Work at half the dose
Less than two finger-lengths means less than SPF 50.
Treat acne
It will not clog pores and will not clear them.
2hours
SPF 50 behaves like SPF 50 for about two hours of sun. After that it is a lower number. Reapply, or accept the lower number.
Questions
Questions, answered plainly
Is this sunscreen safe for sensitive skin?
Yes, and that isn't just a word on the label. It was dermatologically tested and certified non-irritant on sensitive skin at government-approved laboratories. It's also fragrance-free and alcohol-free, since those are the two things sensitive skin usually reacts to. Patch test anyway if your skin is very reactive.
Which sunscreen doesn't leave a white cast on Indian skin tones?
Second Skin was formulated and tested specifically to blend into every Indian skin tone with no white cast or grey flash, using new-age UV filters instead of heavy mineral ones.
Does this sunscreen feel heavy or greasy in Indian heat?
It's a fluid, not a cream. It absorbs in seconds and is built to hold up through heat, sweat and humidity rather than sliding off by midday.
How often should sunscreen be reapplied outdoors?
Every 2 to 3 hours during sun exposure, and after heavy sweating. SPF 50 PA++++ isn't apply-once-and-forget, and you need roughly two finger-lengths for the full face to actually get the protection on the bottle.
What UV filters and actives does this sunscreen contain?
Tinosorb M and Uvinul A Plus for photostable broad-spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ protection, plus Centella Asiatica for calming, Niacinamide for tone, Sodium Hyaluronate for hydration, and Willow Bark and Neem for skin that congests easily.
Does Face O'Clock offer a money-back guarantee on sunscreen?
Yes, a 7-day money-back guarantee from the delivery date, including if the formula doesn't agree with your skin. It applies once per customer on a first-time purchase, with full terms on the refund policy page.
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