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Screen-Me SPF 50+ (Body)

Screen-Me SPF 50+ (Body)
DARLING
Benefits
  • Anti-Wrinkle
  • Hydrating
  • Chemical Filters
  • Barrier-Strengthening
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Anti-Redness
  • Nourishing
  • Brightening
  • Sculpting

The DARLING Screen-Me SPF 50+ is a lightweight chemical body sunscreen that shields against UVA, UVB rays and environmental pollution with a matte, non-greasy finish and no white cast. The higher-protection counterpart to the SPF 30, it is suited to all skin types including sensitive and redness-prone skin.

Next-Generation UV Filters — including Uvinul T150, Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S — convert UV rays into heat for stable, broad-spectrum protection that is eco-conscious, reef-friendly and non-irritating. A 5-Weight Hyaluronic Acid Complex delivers hydration across all skin depths for immediate and lasting plumping.

Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) strengthens the barrier and brightens, Squalane reinforces the lipid mantle, Kukui Oil nourishes with antioxidant-rich essential fatty acids, and Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) hydrates and supports skin regeneration — leaving the skin soft, supple and thoroughly protected.

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The DARLING Screen-Me SPF 50+ is a lightweight chemical body sunscreen that shields against UVA, UVB rays and environmental pollution with a matte, non-greasy finish and no white cast. The higher-protection counterpart to the SPF 30, it is suited to all skin types including sensitive and redness-prone skin.

Next-Generation UV Filters — including Uvinul T150, Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S — convert UV rays into heat for stable, broad-spectrum protection that is eco-conscious, reef-friendly and non-irritating. A 5-Weight Hyaluronic Acid Complex delivers hydration across all skin depths for immediate and lasting plumping.

Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) strengthens the barrier and brightens, Squalane reinforces the lipid mantle, Kukui Oil nourishes with antioxidant-rich essential fatty acids, and Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) hydrates and supports skin regeneration — leaving the skin soft, supple and thoroughly protected.

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More Info

  • - + Who it is for
  • - + How to Apply
  • - + Ingredients
  • - + Smell & Texture
  • - + About the Brand
  • - + Who it is for
  • - + How to Apply
  • - + Ingredients
  • - + Smell & Texture
  • - + About the Brand
Who it is for
Green tick
For you if

Chemical SPF 50

Dull Skin

Dehydrated Skin

Redness-Prone

Matt Finish

No White Cast

Red Cross
Not For you if

Prefer Mineral SPF

Prefer Lower SPF

Prefer Glowy Finish

Essential Oil Intolerance


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How to Apply
Apply generously to face and body before sun exposure and massage until absorbed. Reapply frequently to maintain protection, at least every two hours, and especially after sweating, swimming or towel-drying.
Ingredients

Scroll down the page for a full breakdown of the active ingredients.

Aqua, Octocrylene, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, C15-19 Alkane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Arginine, Alcohol Denat., Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glycerin, Bis-Ethylhexyloxypenol Methoxypenyl Triazine, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyester-5, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Squalane, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Gellan Gum, Polyglyceryl-4 Stearate, Cetyl Phosphate, Lauroyl Lysine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Chlorphenesin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Polysilicone-11, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Linalyl Acetate, Methyl Benzoate, Amyl Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Geranyl Acetate, Parfum, Citric Acid.


Please note: The ingredients listed in this product are subject to change as the formulation is updated. We aim to update the INCI list as soon as possible, but we encourage you to read the ingredient list on the product itself to ensure it's suitable for your personal use.

Smell & Texture

Smells Like: Tropical notes of Coconut, Tiaré and Monoi.

Texture: A light, fluid, easily absorbing, and non-greasy formulation.

About the Brand
Brand logo
Founded in 2018 in Modena by Ilenia Gebennini and Alberto Giacobazzi, Darling set out to make sunscreen desirable and effortless. Blending Italian design with skincare-level nourishment and advanced UV protection, the brand delivers high-performance formulas with a seamless, non-greasy finish. This approach turned SPF into a cult-status ritual celebrated worldwide.

We love Darling for reimagining sun protection as skincare. Powered by advanced chemical filters, their formulas glide on seamlessly, leaving a silky texture and a natural, healthy glow that feels like a second skin. These next-generation filters also provide high, stable protection, making Darling not only effective but also beautifully wearable every day. Unlike traditional sunscreens, it delivers protection you’ll actually want to wear.

Darling is powered by next-generation chemical filters, including Uvinul T150, Uvinul A Plus, and Tinosorb S. These advanced actives convert UV rays into heat, delivering stable, broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB damage. Lightweight and sheer, they blend seamlessly into the skin and are suitable for even sensitive types. Non-irritating and environmentally friendly, these filters make Darling’s suncare both high-performing and effortlessly wearable.

The Benefits

  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + UV Chemical Filters
  • - + No White-Cast
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Non-Comedogenic
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Brightening
  • - + Sculpting
Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss

Reducing Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) is key to maintaining your skin’s optimal hydration levels. By strengthening your skin’s natural barrier, these ingredients prevent water from escaping, keeping your skin well-hydrated and plump. The result is a smoother, more supple complexion with improved texture and resilience, giving you a healthier, more radiant look.

Anti-Wrinkle

Anti-wrinkle products work to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles by boosting collagen and elastin, essential proteins that keep your skin glowing. Collagen helps reduce wrinkle depth, while elastin shortens their length. Keeping your skin hydrated is crucial, as dehydration can make wrinkles more noticeable. For smooth, bouncy skin, ensure you stay well-hydrated and use products that promote collagen and elastin production.

Hydrating

Hydration is all about the water content in your skin that keeps it supple and healthy. Humectants, ingredients with water-binding properties, deliver this hydration by attracting water molecules from the atmosphere. For the best results, apply hydrating serums right after a shower. Humectants not only replenish your skin's hydration but also enhance its water retention, creating a long-lasting hydration reservoir. Adding humectants like hyaluronic acid to your routine will restore your skin's healthy glow, minimize fine lines, and provide a plumping effect.

UV Chemical Filters

Chemical sunscreens provide comprehensive protection against UVA and UVB rays by converting UV radiation into heat, preventing it from penetrating your skin. Next-Gen filters like Uvinul T150, Uvinul A Plus, and Tinosorb S are known for their exceptional stability and broad-spectrum protection, making them perfect for all skin types, including sensitive skin. These filters are also environmentally friendly and non-irritating.

Broad-spectrum protection is crucial for maintaining healthy, resilient skin and slowing down the ageing process. UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin, causing premature ageing, while UVB rays cause sunburn and damage the skin barrier. Unlike physical sunscreens that sit on the skin's surface and reflect UV rays, chemical sunscreens offer a lightweight, invisible finish, making them ideal for daily use and layering under makeup.

No White-Cast

No white cast formulations are designed to blend seamlessly into the skin without leaving any visible residue, ensuring a natural, undetectable finish across all skin tones. Traditional mineral-based textures can sometimes sit on the surface and create a pale or ashy appearance, but advanced formulations use refined particle technology and optimized dispersion to eliminate this effect.

Skin Barrier Strengthening

Strengthening your skin barrier involves replenishing the key elements in the top layer of your skin (stratum corneum), leading to a stronger and healthier barrier. These essential elements include lipids (ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol) and Natural Moisturizing Factors (amino acids, hyaluronic acid, etc.). Various factors, such as incorrect skincare use, seasonal changes, and aesthetic treatments, can damage your skin barrier. When this happens, your skin loses excess water through Trans Epidermal Water Loss (T.E.W.L) and becomes less capable of defending against environmental stressors, resulting in dryness, sensitivity, and irritation.\n\nA healthy skin barrier is crucial for overall skin health as it helps prevent hydration loss, protects against environmental damage, and reduces the risk of skin conditions like eczema and acne. By strengthening your skin barrier, you ensure your skin remains well-hydrated, resilient, and protected.

Anti-Inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory body care is designed to soothe, calm, and rebalance irritated or reactive skin. Using targeted actives that reduce inflammation, these formulas provide relief from redness, itching, and discomfort caused by conditions like eczema, keratosis pilaris, or post-shaving sensitivity. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to stress or damage, but when it lingers, it can weaken the skin barrier and trigger flare-ups. These calming treatments help restore balance by reducing swelling, reinforcing the skin barrier, and supporting the body’s natural healing processes for smoother, stronger, and more resilient skin.

Anti-Redness

Anti-Redness skincare is all about reducing and preventing facial or body redness, which can result from irritation, skin conditions, compromised barriers, and hormonal changes. A targeted approach with multiple strategies works best for tackling redness. Anti-Redness formulations include active ingredients that soothe and strengthen your skin barrier. Their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties calm inflammation and protect against environmental irritants. Additionally, these ingredients have vasoconstrictive properties, meaning they reduce blood vessel dilation to lessen redness. Together, these actions help achieve a more even-toned, balanced complexion that's less prone to redness flare-ups.

Non-Comedogenic

Non-comedogenic skincare is specifically formulated to avoid clogging pores, making it ideal for skin prone to congestion, breakouts, or excess oil. These formulations are carefully designed using ingredients that do not block the pore or contribute to the build-up of sebum and debris within it, allowing the skin to function normally without obstruction. By maintaining clear pores and supporting a balanced skin environment, non-comedogenic products help reduce the likelihood of blackheads, whiteheads, and blemishes.

Nourishing

Nourishing body care delivers deep comfort and softness through rich, replenishing textures. Formulated with oils, ceramides, and barrier-strengthening ingredients, these treatments restore essential lipids and hydration to improve resilience and suppleness. They instantly soothe dryness, smooth rough texture, and leave your skin feeling nurtured, calm, and visibly healthier. Well-nourished skin is more radiant, less reactive, and beautifully soft to the touch.

Brightening

Brightening your skin means restoring its natural glow. One of the best ways to do this is through exfoliation. By exfoliating, you promote faster skin cell turnover, replacing old, damaged cells with fresh, radiant ones. This keeps your skin looking vibrant and healthy.

Sculpting

Lifting is all about visibly firming and tightening skin that shows signs of sagging. As we age, our skin produces less collagen and elastin, the proteins that keep it firm and elastic. Sun exposure and pollution make this worse, leading to a sagging appearance. Lifting products work by creating a tightening film on your skin for an immediate lift, while also rejuvenating it over time. These actives stimulate collagen production and improve skin tone and elasticity, helping to restore facial contours and enhance overall firmness.

  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + UV Chemical Filters
  • - + No White-Cast
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Non-Comedogenic
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Brightening
  • - + Sculpting

Active Ingredients

  • - + 5 Hyaluronic Complex
  • - + Next-Gen UV Filters
  • - + Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
  • - + Squalane
  • - + Kukui-Oil
  • - + Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)
5 Hyaluronic Complex

Hyaluronic Complex includes 5 different molecular weights of Hyalurons ranging from ultra-low too high for and instant boost of hydration, increased skin firmness and elasticity and long-lasting plumping results.

Hyaluronic Complex includes:

Cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid or Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, forms a three-dimensional mesh-like structure on the skin's surface. This unique structure acts as a breathable hydration barrier, helping to increase water retention by blocking trans epidermal water loss (TEWL). Cross-linked hyaluronic acid also has wrinkle-filling and skin-softening effect.

Medium Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid or Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, occupies a unique position between high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acids, boosting skin hydration in the middle layers of the skin. It complements and enhances hydrating plumping results from famous Low and High Hyaluronic Acids, giving the skin even more suppleness and volume. It's in particularly good for those who have hollow faces due to density loss.

Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid or Sodium Hyaluronate, is a salt for derived from naturally occurring hyaluronic acid. Sodium hyaluronate has a low molecular size which allows it to penetrate the skin deeper and more effectively. Sodium hyaluronate has superior hydrating and skin-plumping benefits. Increased skin hydration also contributes to efficient desquamation, supporting the skin's natural renewal cycle.

Ultra-Low Molecular Weight or Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid penetrates the skin the faster and the deepest compared to other forms. This provide ultra hydrating and plumping results. Additionally it can enhance collagen and elastin synthesis by stimulating fibroblast activity, resulting in firmer, denser and smoother looking skin.

Next-Gen UV Filters

Next-generation UV filters represent a new standard in sun protection, delivering high-performance, broad-spectrum defence with exceptional photostability. Advanced filters such as Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate provide long-lasting, reliable protection against both UVA and UVB rays, helping to prevent premature ageing, pigmentation, and cellular damage. Their high efficiency allows for lightweight, invisible formulations that sit seamlessly on the skin without heaviness, greasiness, or white cast—offering a more refined, comfortable approach to daily SPF with improved tolerability, even for sensitive skin.

Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)

Vitamin B3 also known as Niacinamide, is versatile and highly effective ingredient with many benefits. It helps to strengthen skin barrier function and increase water retention by increasing natural ceramide production. It's anti-inflammatory and sebum regulating properties soothe, repair and balance irritated, weakened and acne prone skins. Niacinamide is also a potent antioxidant with protective and brightening properties helping to restore skin's natural glow.

Squalane

Squalane is a skin-identical lipid with a high affinity for the skin. Naturally found in human sebum, it enhances the skin's barrier function and promotes efficient water retention. Lightweight and non-comedogenic, squalane is suitable for all skin types.

Kukui-Oil

Kukui Oil, derived from the nuts of the Kukui Tree, is rich in essential fatty acids that deeply nourish and hydrate the skin, leaving it silky soft. Its lightweight, non-greasy texture absorbs effortlessly, making it perfect for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin. Rich in antioxidants, it protects against environmental damage, keeping signs of ageing at bay. Additionally its anti-inflammatory properties, ensure soothe is soothed and redness reduces for a strong and healthy looking complexion.

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

Panthenol, also known as Pro-vitamin B5, is a potent humectant renowned for its exceptional hydrating, repairing, and soothing qualities. When applied to the skin, Panthenol converts to Coenzyme A, an enzyme crucial for skin regeneration. Its versatile benefits and compatibility with all skin types make Panthenol a preferred choice for replenishing and fortifying dehydrated and compromised skin.

  • - + 5 Hyaluronic Complex
  • - + Next-Gen UV Filters
  • - + Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
  • - + Squalane
  • - + Kukui-Oil
  • - + Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)
Next Gen UV Filters

Next-generation UV filters represent a new standard in sun protection, designed to deliver high-performance, broad-spectrum defence with superior stability and skin compatibility. Unlike traditional filters, these advanced molecules—such as Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate—provide consistent, long-lasting protection against both UVA and UVB rays without breaking down under sunlight. This photostability ensures reliable defence against premature ageing, pigmentation, and cellular damage, while allowing for lighter, more elegant formulations that sit seamlessly on the skin.

Beyond protection, these filters are engineered with skin experience in mind. They enable ultra-light, invisible textures without the heaviness, greasiness, or white cast often associated with older sunscreen technologies. Their high efficiency means lower concentrations are needed to achieve optimal protection, reducing the risk of irritation and improving overall tolerability—even for sensitive skin. The result is a new generation of SPF that not only protects at a higher level, but does so with a refined, weightless finish that integrates effortlessly into a modern skincare routine.

Spotlight

Next Gen UV Filters

Next-generation UV filters represent a new standard in sun protection, designed to deliver high-performance, broad-spectrum defence with superior stability and skin compatibility. Unlike traditional filters, these advanced molecules—such as Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate—provide consistent, long-lasting protection against both UVA and UVB rays without breaking down under sunlight. This photostability ensures reliable defence against premature ageing, pigmentation, and cellular damage, while allowing for lighter, more elegant formulations that sit seamlessly on the skin.

Beyond protection, these filters are engineered with skin experience in mind. They enable ultra-light, invisible textures without the heaviness, greasiness, or white cast often associated with older sunscreen technologies. Their high efficiency means lower concentrations are needed to achieve optimal protection, reducing the risk of irritation and improving overall tolerability—even for sensitive skin. The result is a new generation of SPF that not only protects at a higher level, but does so with a refined, weightless finish that integrates effortlessly into a modern skincare routine.

Why I love it

  • 'Beautifully fragranced, silky to apply and matt at absorption. Darling suncare is a complete pleasure to use on a daily basis!''

    X Natalie K-F

    Founder, Embassy of Beauty

  • DARLING Screen-Me SPF 50+ 150ml
    DARLING

    Screen-Me SPF 50+ (Body)

    £48

    The DARLING Screen-Me SPF 50+ is a lightweight chemical body sunscreen that shields against UVA, UVB rays and environmental pollution with a matte, non-greasy finish and no white cast. The higher-protection counterpart to the SPF 30, it is suited to all skin types including sensitive and redness-prone skin.

    Next-Generation UV Filters — including Uvinul T150, Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S — convert UV rays into heat for stable, broad-spectrum protection that is eco-conscious, reef-friendly and non-irritating. A 5-Weight Hyaluronic Acid Complex delivers hydration across all skin depths for immediate and lasting plumping.

    Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) strengthens the barrier and brightens, Squalane reinforces the lipid mantle, Kukui Oil nourishes with antioxidant-rich essential fatty acids, and Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) hydrates and supports skin regeneration — leaving the skin soft, supple and thoroughly protected.

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