Clinique City Block Sheer SPF 25 Daily Face Protector, 1.4 fl oz — Oil-Free, Lightweight Mineral Sunscreen

This sheer, oil-free formula combines titanium dioxide and zinc oxide to provide broad-spectrum mineral protection in a weightless texture designed for everyday wear. It’s created to sit comfortably under makeup or to be worn alone, helping control shine without leaving a heavy white cast. Formulated by a dermatologist-guided brand, it’s fragrance-free, allergy tested, and suitable for sensitive skin types.

How does this sunscreen perform under makeup?

The City Block Sheer works as an invisible primer, creating a smooth, non-greasy base that helps makeup apply evenly and last longer. Because it’s oil-free and non-acnegenic, it minimizes excess shine while allowing foundation and concealer to blend seamlessly.

• Sheer finish that won’t interfere with foundation color or coverage.
• Lightweight texture that prevents pilling under liquids and creams.
• Helps control oil for a matte-ready base without drying the skin.

What active ingredients provide sun protection in this product?

This formula uses a blend of physical (mineral) sunscreens—specifically titanium dioxide and zinc oxide—which sit on the skin’s surface to help reflect and scatter UV radiation. Mineral filters are often chosen for their gentleness and suitability for sensitive skin types.

• Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for broad-spectrum UVA/UVB coverage.
• Oil-free formulation to reduce pore-clogging risk and shine.
• Fragrance-free and allergy tested to reduce irritation potential.

Will it leave a white cast or feel heavy on darker skin tones?

The City Block Sheer is specifically formulated to be translucent and lightweight, minimizing the white cast that some mineral sunscreens produce. Because of its sheer finish and oil-free base, it blends discreetly on a wide range of skin tones when applied with even strokes.

• Sheer, non-greasy finish made to disappear into most complexions.
• Best applied with fingertips or a light buffing motion for seamless coverage.
• Works well under tinted products to fine-tune final shade if needed.

How should I use Clinique City Block Sheer in my daily routine?

Apply as the final step of your morning skincare routine, after moisturizer and before makeup. Use an amount sufficient to cover the face evenly, reapplying as directed if you’re exposed to sun for extended periods or after sweating or towel-drying.

• Use each morning as your daily SPF layer beneath makeup or alone.
• Reapply when outdoors for long periods, following product directions.
• Pair with other sun-safe habits like hats and shade for best protection.

Who is this for? Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 is intended for anyone seeking a lightweight, mineral facial sunscreen that doubles as a primer—especially those with oil-prone or sensitive skin who prefer fragrance-free, dermatologist-guided formulas. It’s a practical everyday option for people who want a subtle, non-greasy SPF under makeup or a sheer, comfortable protection layer on no-makeup days.

• SHEER FACE SUNSCREEN SPF 25: Lightweight oil-free UVA/UVB protection; wear alone or as a primer.
• MINERAL SUNSCREEN WITH TITANIUM DIOXIDE AND ZINC OXIDE: Physical sunscreens that help shield skin from UV rays.
• PRIMES SKIN FOR MAKEUP APPLICATION: Creates a smooth, oil-controlled base for makeup.
• CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Allergy tested, fragrance free, ophthalmologist tested, safe for sensitive skin, non-acnegenic.
• BUILT ON DERMATOLOGICAL SCIENCE: Formulated with dermatologist guidance for broad skin types and concerns.

Ingredients

Water\Aqua\Eau, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Steareth-2, Stearyl Heptanoate, Silica, Lecithin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Gentiana Lutea (Gentian) Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract\Extrait D'orge, Betula Alba (Birch) Bark Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Tristearate, Linoleic Acid, Polyquaternium-51, Caprylyl Methicone, Sorbitol, Sodium Rna, Peg-40 Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytantriol, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cellulose, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Pantethine, Bisabolol, Ceteth-2, Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Steareth-20, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Sodium Stearate, Nylon-12, Citric Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Nylon-6, Hexylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499) 37355 Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.