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Our SKINSCREENS

What even is a SKINSCREEN?

Not going to lie, we made it up. BUT the sentiment is true! A SKINSCREEN is the perfect combination of skincare and sunscreen – with hydrating ingredients that are just as potent as their SPF counterparts. You can use them solo, or layered with your

How much SPF do I need to apply?

You need 1/4 teaspoon of sunscreen for your face, and another 1/4 teaspoon (about 0.04 fluid ounces) for your neck and décolletage. This estimate is based on average face sizes and the SPF testing amount (2 mg per 0.39 square inches). So, if you have

How long will I be getting sun protection?

Just like with all sunscreen products and brands, to ensure you’re properly protected and getting the full SPF rating listed on the bottle, you’ll need to reapply every 2 hours if you’re in direct sunlight.

Is Ultra Violette a vegan sunscreen?

Almost all of our SKINSCREENS are vegan! The only exceptions are Sheen Screen and Vibrant Screen which contain lanolin and beeswax.

Can you use Ultra Violette whilst pregnant and breastfeeding?

Yes - our SKINSCREENS are safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding however we recommend you consult with your doctor before starting any new skincare regimes or if you have any concerns.

Are your products water resistant?

Vibrant Screen SPF 50 is 80 minutes water/sweat resistant and is designed for the face and body!

What do your products smell like?

Regular old sunscreen doesn’t smell great, but here at Ultra Violette we do things differently. Our SKINSCREENS either have a light scent that dissipates quite quickly or are completely fragrance free. Supreme Screen SPF 50 - clean scent. Future Scre

Okay so which SKINSCREEN is best for me?

Here at Ultra Violette, we have a whole closet of SPF formulas to suit every skin type, tone and finish preference! The perfect place to start is our SPF BFF Quiz, where Vi will help you decide which future-proofing SKINSCREEN will be your new favour

Can kids wear SKINSCREENS? Which SKINSCREEN is best for kids?

Absolutely! All children over 6 months of age can wear SPF, and we recommend Velvet Screen SPF 50 – our fragrance free, mineral sunscreen, formulated with gentle and protective Zinc Oxide. Especially with little ones, be sure to patch test before a f

I’ve ordered from your Australian site before, why is the USA packaging different?

You know Vi! She’s always ensuring that her outfit is up to standard and style of her new home. US law asks, and we abide! We’ve just had a make a few changes to ensure we’re aligned with the US regulations.

I’ve bought Ultra Violette products from your Australian site, are the products the same in the US?

Vi’s SKINSCREENS are the exact same between Australia and the US, aside from Supreme Screen and Sheen Screen. We had to make a small tweak to the UV filters in Supreme to meet the US regulations and changed the flavour and shade range for Sheen. Vibr

Why have your products been reformulated?

The reason why some of our formulations differ between markets is due to regulatory requirements. In the USA, sunscreens are classified as Over-the-Counter (OTC) non-prescription drugs and must comply with the US monograph. The US monograph is a set

Why do the USA formulations have a maximum of SPF 50? Compared to AU formulas which have SPF 50+)?

We’re thrilled to let you know that all of our US SKINSCREENS have actually achieved results of SPF60 and higher using ISO and FDA testing methods. Unlike Australia and other parts of the world, the US does not have an SPF rating of SPF 50+. This mea

What is the PPD UVAPF Rating?

PA++++ is the highest rating, which all our SKINSCREENS have this claim!