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Why I chose it

What I like about SVR Blur is the combination of high-factor protection with a soft-focus, primer-like finish. The version we stock has a very light tint that is likely to suit most skin tones, although it may be more noticeable on very deep skin tones when the full recommended amount is applied.

The mousse texture is mattifying without feeling like a conventional heavy sunscreen. It may suit you if you enjoy a silicone-rich primer finish; another formula may be better if you dislike fragrance or tinted products.

Dr Max GreenfieldMBBS, BSc, MRCS(Eng)

Where this fits

A broad guide to where this sits, without assuming how many steps your routine has.

Usual time of use: Morning
Comes afterOther morning skincare
This product SVR Sun Secure Blur SPF50+
Comes beforeMake-up
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How to introduce it

Apply a generous, even layer before sun exposure.

Reapply during prolonged or direct exposure and after swimming, sweating or towelling.

Guidance continues after purchase. We can help you introduce, simplify or adjust this product.

The ingredients that make this special

A closer look at the ingredients doing the most meaningful work in this formula—and what the evidence can reasonably tell us.

Niacinamide

A form of vitamin B3 that supports the skin barrier and can help with uneven tone and visible redness.

Read the clinical context

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that supports the skin barrier. Over time, it can help improve the appearance of uneven tone and redness. How much difference it makes depends on the concentration, the rest of the formula and whether the product is left on the skin or is rinsed off.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that also helps soften the skin.

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Vitamin E is an antioxidant that also helps soften the skin. Its exact role depends on the rest of the formula, but it does not need to be paired with Vitamin C to be useful.

Watercress Extract

A botanical extract that may help support skin hydration and protection.

Read the clinical context

Watercress Extract contains antioxidants and amino acids that are thought to help protect skin cells from environmental stress and support hydration. Early research and small laboratory studies suggest potential benefits for reducing oxidative damage, but more robust clinical data in topical skincare is needed to confirm these effects. It is generally well tolerated and often included in formulations aimed at supporting skin health and comfort.

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Aqua/Water/Eau, Silica, Isododecane, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Beheneth-25, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, CI 15850 (Red 6), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Lecithin, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Coco-Glucoside, Parfum (Fragrance), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides).

More about SVR

Laboratoire SVR has developed dermatological skincare since 1962, with ranges designed for different needs including sensitive and reactive skin, blemish-prone skin and daily sun protection.

Its formulas vary considerably: some are short and fragrance-free, while others prioritise a distinctive texture or finish. That makes product-level selection more useful than treating SVR as one uniform range.