UV Filters SPF 45 Serum — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated September 17, 2026
Avobenzone SPF 45 serum offers strong sun protection; heavy and oily finish.
What the community says
This chemical SPF 45 serum uses avobenzone for broad-spectrum UV defense and layers well under makeup. It suits those needing high SPF but has a heavy, greasy texture disliked by oily and combination skin users. Dry skin might tolerate it better.
What this means for you
What people love
- Strong broad-spectrum SPF 45 with avobenzone active
- No white cast and layers smoothly under makeup
- Favored for protecting hyperpigmentation from worsening
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Real Reddit threads — 20 mentions across 14 threads
The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Serum on Reddit, in one place — 14 threads from r/scacjdiscussion, r/tretinoin and 4 more, summarized.
“I tried to wash out a bottle of The Ordinary's sunscreen to recycle, AMA”
Cautionary
“Yes, I owned it for years and still didn't use it all”
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“No, I didn't succeed at cleaning it out”
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“I actually just switched sunscreen bc of this!”
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“I used the ordinary 45spf sunscreen”
Cautionary
“Hoping since it’s less thick and more a milky toner it will help!”
Cautionary
“The Ordinary SPF 45 serum”
Positive
“AM:”
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“Skincare Routine:”
Positive
“the ordinary sunscreen (sometimes😬)”
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“You need to be using sunscreen every day.”
Positive
“The marks will get darker if you don’t wear it every single day.”
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“✨The Ordinary UV filters SPF 45 (if I’m going outside)”
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“From late March 2026 to early June 2026, I focused primarily on hydrating and protecting my skin”
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“The Ordinary UV filters SPF 45 (if I’m going outside)”
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“Right now I use: Ordinary UV filters SPF 45 serum”
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2 shared traits
797 mentions