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Protect-Me SPF 50 (Body)

Protect-Me SPF 50 (Body)
DARLING
Benefits
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Anti-Bacterial
  • Anti-Acne
  • Nourishing
  • Chemical Filters
  • Barrier-Strengthening
  • Antioxidant

The DARLING Protect-Me SPF 50 is a non-greasy body sunscreen and daily moisturiser offering broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection with a natural, glowy finish. Formulated for dry, dehydrated and redness-prone skin, it doubles as a nourishing body lotion suitable for everyday use.

Next-Generation UV Filters convert UV rays into heat for stable, broad-spectrum protection that is eco-conscious, reef-friendly and non-irritating. Jojoba Oil replenishes the skin's hydro-lipidic film without clogging pores, while Apricot Kernel Oil restores the barrier with vitamins A and E, promoting cell renewal and lasting hydration.

Vitamin E provides oil-soluble antioxidant protection against free radicals, reducing transepidermal water loss and soothing with its anti-inflammatory properties. Allantoin and Horsetail Extract round out the formula with additional soothing, firming and collagen-supporting benefits — leaving the skin hydrated, radiant and thoroughly protected.

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The DARLING Protect-Me SPF 50 is a non-greasy body sunscreen and daily moisturiser offering broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection with a natural, glowy finish. Formulated for dry, dehydrated and redness-prone skin, it doubles as a nourishing body lotion suitable for everyday use.

Next-Generation UV Filters convert UV rays into heat for stable, broad-spectrum protection that is eco-conscious, reef-friendly and non-irritating. Jojoba Oil replenishes the skin's hydro-lipidic film without clogging pores, while Apricot Kernel Oil restores the barrier with vitamins A and E, promoting cell renewal and lasting hydration.

Vitamin E provides oil-soluble antioxidant protection against free radicals, reducing transepidermal water loss and soothing with its anti-inflammatory properties. Allantoin and Horsetail Extract round out the formula with additional soothing, firming and collagen-supporting benefits — leaving the skin hydrated, radiant 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

Barrier Strengthening

Dry Skin

Eczema & Psoriasis

Sensitive Skin

Reactive Skin

Rosacea

Red Cross
Not For you if
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, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Arginine, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Allantoin, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Lecithin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-4 Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Amyl Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Propylene Glycol, Linalyl Acetate, Methyl Benzoate, Geranyl Acetate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, 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 lightweight lotion that is easily absorbing and non-greasy.

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

  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Anti-Bacterial
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Non-Comedogenic
  • - + UV Chemical Filters
  • - + No White-Cast
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Antioxidant
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-Bacterial

Anti-bacterial action targets and inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria on the surface of the skin, which is especially important for areas like the back, chest, and shoulders that are prone to congestion, excess sweat, and friction from clothing. Anti-bacterial ingredients work by disrupting essential bacterial processes such as cell wall synthesis and protein production, effectively neutralising acne-causing bacteria like Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes).

These targeted formulas are designed to penetrate the thicker skin of the body, helping to reduce inflammation, calm irritation, and prevent the formation of new blemishes. Over time, this helps to visibly improve the clarity, texture, and overall health of the skin, leaving it smoother, more balanced, and less reactive to external stressors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Antioxidant

Antioxidant Protection shields your skin and preserves its youthful glow. It refers to a defence system that protects against harmful molecules and keeps your complexion healthy and radiant. Free radicals, those incredibly reactive molecules, come from everyday sources like sunlight, diet, smoking, and pollution. They attack healthy cells, accelerating skin ageing, causing wrinkles, loss of firmness, pigmentation, and dullness. Incorporating antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, into your routine creates a protective shield on your skin. These powerful ingredients neutralise free radicals, preventing them from causing damage. The result is skin that stays youthful, firm, and luminous.

  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Anti-Bacterial
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Non-Comedogenic
  • - + UV Chemical Filters
  • - + No White-Cast
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Antioxidant

Active Ingredients

  • - + Jojoba Oil
  • - + Next-Gen UV Filters
  • - + Apricot Kernel Oil
  • - + Vitamin E
Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil has a similar oil composition to human sebum (oil) This similarity allows it to replenish the hydro-lipidic film and regulate sebum overproduction, without clogging pores or creating a greasy feel. When applied to the skin, Jojoba Oil can trick the skin into thinking it has produced enough oil, thereby reducing excessive oil production. Additionally, it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, making it ideal for congested, oily, and blemish-prone 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.

Apricot Kernel Oil

Apricot kernel oil is used in skincare for its nourishing, soothing, and protective properties. It effectively restores the skin barrier, reducing water loss and promoting lasting hydration. Its lightweight texture ensures quick absorption, while natural vitamins A and E promote skin cell renewal, offering anti-ageing benefits. This versatile oil is ideal for maintaining smooth, healthy skin and rejuvenated complexion.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a powerful oil-soluble antioxidant renowned for its excellent skin-protecting and replenishing properties. It helps prevent premature ageing by safeguarding skin cell membranes from damaging free radicals. Its nourishing qualities strengthen the skin barrier, enhancing resilience against environmental aggressors and improving water retention by reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). Additionally, Vitamin E has soothing effect thanks to it anti-inflammatory properties.

  • - + Jojoba Oil
  • - + Next-Gen UV Filters
  • - + Apricot Kernel Oil
  • - + Vitamin E
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