Lightweight

Absorbs in seconds

Barrier Support

Ceramide-enriched

Clean Formula

No parabens, dyes, or phthalates

No Synthetic Fragrance

Essential oils only, fades in minutes

No White Cast

Lightweight, non-greasy

What's Inside

BROAD-SPECTRUM SPF 30

Zinc oxide, avobenzone and octisalate. Three UV filters. Goes on invisible with no white cast.

BIFIDA FERMENT FILTRATE

Probiotic-derived. Helps calm skin and defend it from daily stressors.

NIACINAMIDE

Boosts ceramide production and calms inflammation.

CERAMIDE COMPLEX

Seals in moisture and repairs the lipid barrier.

SQUALANE

Plant-derived moisture that absorbs clean. No grease.

Full Ingredient List

Water, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Zinc Oxide (Triethoxycaprylylsilane/Alumina), Octisalate, Glycerin (Vegetable-Derived), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Squalane (Plant-Derived), Avobenzone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Propanediol, Polyester-8, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ceramide Complex, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Allantoin, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil

Active Ingredients (SPF): Zinc Oxide, Avobenzone, Octisalate

COMMON QUESTIONS

Is this a moisturizer or a sunscreen?

Both. Ceramides and niacinamide support your skin's moisture barrier, and three UV filters (avobenzone, octisalate and zinc oxide) give you broad spectrum SPF 30. You skip layering two products in the morning.

Will it leave a white cast?

No. The zinc oxide is coated and goes on invisible on all skin tones. The formula absorbs in under 60 seconds.

Do I need to reapply during the day?

Put it on every morning as your last step. When you’re outside, reapply at least every two hours. It’s water resistant for 40 minutes, so reapply after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating and right after you towel off.

Does it have a scent?

A little. There's a light cedarwood and vetiver note from natural oils that settles within a few minutes of putting it on. No synthetic fragrance, and nothing added just to perfume or mask. The scent comes from oils that condition your skin, not a fragrance layer on top.

Why these ingredients?

Every active in Defense Moisturizer was chosen for a specific function. Avobenzone, octisalate and zinc oxide work together for broad spectrum SPF 30. Bifida ferment filtrate sits second on the label, right after water, and helps calm skin and defend it from daily stressors. Niacinamide boosts ceramide production and calms inflammation. The ceramide complex seals moisture in. Squalane delivers lightweight hydration without shine. Each ingredient earns its place by doing something measurable for your skin.

Customer Reviews

Real men using the Defense Moisturizer, on camera and in their words.

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Defense Moisturizer SPF 30
Defense Moisturizer SPF 30

I’m usually pretty skeptical about 2-in-1 moisturizer and SPF combos, but FORGE Defense SPF 30 actually impressed me. It rubs in perfectly, no white cast, and by noon my face doesn’t look like a shiny oil slick.

— Thanh N.
Defense Moisturizer SPF 30

The quality is excellent, and it’s also very practical and easy to use.

— Nicolás
Defense Moisturizer SPF 30

Awesome product. It works perfectly and soft on skin.

— Suhail
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