Lierac Premium Le Protecteur UV Longévité SPF50+ 30 ml

What is the purpose of an SPF 50+ fluid in your morning routine?

Lierac Premium Le Protecteur UV Longévité SPF50+ is the facial sunscreen from Lierac’s Premium line, designed for daily use. Its SPF50+ rating places it in the “very high protection” category, the highest level on the European scale for sunscreen products. It meets a simple need: to protect the face from the sun every day, whether in the city or during off-season months, without having to switch products between spring and fall. The fluid provides daily protection with a texture designed to be virtually unnoticeable.

At the heart of the formula is a broad-spectrum filter system—which the brand calls the Global Protection System— that helps protect the skin from the effects of UVA and UVB rays. It combines four filters: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, and Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone. The brand also lists a PA++++ rating, based on a Japanese method for evaluating UVA protection, which is the highest level.

The formula is rounded out with black tulip extract—chosen by the brand for its antioxidant properties—niacinamide (vitamin B3), ethyl ferulate, and vitamin E. Its fluid, silky, and lightweight texture absorbs without leaving white streaks, with a finish that is neither greasy nor sticky. Its floral fragrance reveals notes of jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang. According to the brand, the formula contains 77% naturally derived ingredients.

In October, the sun is lower in the sky and the days are getting shorter, but your face remains exposed during walks or bike rides, a lunch break on a patio, or a day at work near a window. This fluid fits seamlessly into your city days without weighing down your routine, and is also perfect for fall outings in the open air, whether it’s a weekend market or a stroll. The bottle slips easily into a bag for touch-ups throughout the day.

Protection worn all day in the city should be carefully removed in the evening. For this, we recommendCaudalie Vinoclean Cleansing Oil: its oils dissolve sun filters, sebum, and makeup clinging to the skin, then transform into a milk upon contact with water, rinsing off without leaving an oily film. The skin, now clean, is then ready for your evening skincare routine.

How should you use the Long-Lasting UV Protector daily?

Directions for Use

Shake well before use. Apply every morning to the face as the final step in your skincare routine and before applying makeup, then reapply frequently, as well as before any sun exposure.

Precautions

• Apply a sufficient amount of the product before sun exposure: using less than the recommended amount significantly reduces the level of protection.
• Reapply frequently to maintain protection, especially after sweating, swimming, or toweling off.
• Do not stay in the sun for too long, even when using sunscreen: no sunscreen blocks all UV rays.
• Overexposure to the sun poses a serious health risk.
• Do not expose babies and young children to direct sunlight.
• The brand does not claim water resistance: for swimming or outdoor sports, choose a water-resistant sunscreen.
• Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• Contains fragrance and allergenic fragrance ingredients listed in the ingredients: Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol, Amyl Salicylate, and Juniperus Virginiana Oil. Do not use if you have a known allergy to any of these components or to any other ingredient.
• Do not apply to broken or irritated skin, or to sunburned skin.
• Discontinue use if redness, stinging, or itching occurs, and consult a pharmacist or doctor.
• Store away from heat and do not leave the bottle in direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.

What are the ingredients in Long-Lasting UV Protector?

Ingredients

AQUA / WATER / EAU, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, PROPANEDIOL, DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, SILICA, ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, DIETHYLHEXYL BUTAMIDO TRIAZONE, NIACINAMIDE, DIMETHICONE, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SORBITAN STEARATE, GLYCERIN, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, ADANSONIA DIGITATA SEED EXTRACT, SEMPERVIVUM TECTORUM EXTRACT, ETHYL FERULATE, TULIPA GESNERIANA FLOWER EXTRACT, SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) WOOD EXTRACT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, OCTYLDODECANOL, DIISOSTEAROYL POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIMER DILINOLEATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, MALTODEXTRIN, O-CYMEN-5-OL, PHYTIC ACID, LINALOOL, LINALYL ACETATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, TOCOPHEROL, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, CITRONELLOL, AMYL SALICYLATE.

Product Details

30-ml bottle.

Our Expert Tips on Sun Protection in the City

The most common mistake with a facial sunscreen is applying the wrong amount. The SPF 50+ rating is based on 2 mg of product per cm² of skin—which is roughly the length of two index fingers for the face and neck. A small amount spread in a very thin layer no longer provides the stated level of protection: this is the first precaution on the list—and the most crucial one. Dotting the product on your forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin before spreading it helps ensure full coverage of the face.

The name of the product line doesn’t change the rule: sunscreen only provides protection where it’s applied—and only as long as it remains on the skin. Whether at the office or outdoors, the rule of frequent reapplication applies; a day spent outdoors—even in the fall—makes it essential. The ears, the back of the neck, and the backs of the hands—areas often overlooked—deserve the same attention as the face.

FAQ

Should I use Lierac Premium Le Protecteur UV Longévité in the fall and winter?

UVA rays are present year-round, with an intensity that varies less across the seasons than that of UVB rays, and they pass through clouds and glass. Daily use therefore remains beneficial even out of season, especially for people who spend a lot of time outdoors or sit near a window.

Is Lierac Premium Le Protecteur UV Longévité suitable for my sensitive skin?

The brand states that it is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and notes that it has been dermatologically tested. People with allergies to any of the fragrance ingredients should review the list of precautions before first use.

Can I replace my day cream with Lierac Premium Le Protecteur UV Longévité?

It does not replace it: it is a sunscreen that is applied over your usual skincare routine. Those with dry skin should apply their moisturizer underneath; those with combination to oily skin can use just a serum or a light gel before applying the fluid.