MONACO. Premium skincare brand Lancaster has recently unveiled the Sun Perfect Daily Invisible Fluid SPF 50 during the brand’s first-ever UV Summit (12-13 March) in its birthplace, Monaco.
The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Director Hannah Tan was on location for the event, which brought together media, dermatologists and influencers for two days of suncare and skin repair education at the Fairmont Hotel. The immersion also featured visits to the Lancaster Laboratories and the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco.
Sun Perfect AIR Daily Invisible Fluid SPF 50 combines advanced photoprotection with personalised skincare solutions. It comprises the Lancaster Sun Perfect AIR Daily Invisible Fluid SPF50 Glow Booster (40ml), 24H Hydration (40ml), Pore & Imperfections (40ml) and Sensitive (40ml) alongside an Invisible Face Mist.
The Lancaster Sun Perfect AIR Daily Invisible Fluid SPF50 Glow Booster and 24H Hydration launched in global travel retail on 1 March, supported by a dedicated visuals and high-profile visibility campaign across key airports.
Sun Perfect AIR leverages Lancaster’s 80-year photoprotection heritage to battle the visible and invisible effects of photoaging. Photoaging manifests through dryness, dark spots, wrinkles and enlarged pores, affecting everyone’s skin over time.
Photoprotection has been a driving force for Lancaster since its founding in 1946. Today, the brand’s photoprotection goes far beyond UVA/UVB rays, incorporating visible light, blue light and infrared radiation to protect against the entire sun spectrum.
During the summit, Dermatologist Stéphanie Leclerc-Mercier said: “This climatic shift is transforming our lifestyles, encouraging more outdoor living and, consequently, increasing our daily exposure to the sun’s rays.
“We know that this heightened exposure is directly linked to the acceleration of skin photoaging and the development of skin concerns. Beyond UV radiation, rising levels of air pollution is aggravating skin conditions such as dehydration, sensitivity, pore and imperfections, and redness.”
Technological pillars
The Sun Perfect Air range is built on three core technological pillars: Full Light Technology, Air-O2 Technology and dermatologist-recognised skincare actives.
Lancaster’s patent-pending Full Light Technology is designed to provide protection across the entire sun spectrum. While traditional sun protection typically targets UVA and UVB rays, Full Light technology also addresses visible light and infrared radiation. Together, these represent the majority of solar radiation reaching the skin.
The technology combines three key protective mechanisms. The first is absorption, delivered through filters that help protect the skin from both UVB and UVA rays. The second is reflection, achieved through titanium dioxide-coated mica particles that help reflect the broader sun spectrum away from the skin.
The third element focuses on neutralisation, supported by an advanced antioxidant complex that includes a biomimetic form of Vitamin E, designed to help counteract the effects of free radicals generated by sun exposure.
Lancaster Sun Research Lab Director Professor Marc Pissavini, Ph.D commented: “With our latest evolution of Full Light Technology, we combine absorption, reflection and neutralisation with a fourth action: Repair. We do this by supporting the skin’s natural repair process from UVB and UVA-induced damage.
“While total protection remains a challenge today, our advanced technology ensures effective defence while activating the skin’s natural repair processes.
“Our approach was going far beyond traditional sunscreens that simply absorbed UVB and UVA rays. Our research showed that visible light, including blue light, impacts the skin by generating free radicals and creating DNA damage while also affecting the extra-cellular matrix.
“We had already broadened our sun spectrum protection at the time with a technology targeting infrared rays.”
Lancaster also addresses what it describes as “cellular solar burn-out”, a condition in which prolonged sun exposure can leave skin cells depleted and less able to function optimally.
To counter this effect, the brand has developed its patented Air-O2 Technology, designed to support the skin’s natural energy processes by boosting oxygen levels within skin cells. The technology incorporates a barley extract rich in chlorophyll, which Lancaster says has been shown to increase cellular oxygenation.
By helping replenish oxygen, considered essential to cellular energy production, the formulation aims to enhance skin vitality and support its natural regenerative potential.
Lancaster says its patented Air-O2 Technology addresses this by increasing cellular oxygenation and energy production. Clinical studies indicate that the technology can boost cellular oxygenation by +53%, cellular energy by +51%, and cell regeneration by +73%.
Targeted dermatological care
Sun Perfect AIR is enhanced by dermatologist-recognised skincare actives designed to address specific skin concerns, while Sun Perfect AIR Sensitive offers a formula with 100% mineral filters designed for sensitive skin prone to redness.
Sun Perfect AIR Pore & Imperfections helps reduce enlarged pores and control excess oil with mattifying properties. The formula has been infused with an anti-breakout complex with Zinc PCA and Centella asiatica to help regulate oil production and minimise pores.
Developed to address dullness and lack of radiance, Sun Perfect AIR Glow Booster contains a potent antioxidant complex featuring Vitamin C and gingko biloba extract.
Sun Perfect AIR 24-Hour Hydration was created for dry and very dry skin. It is made with Ultra-Plump Complex with Smart Hyaluronic Acid to provide intensive moisture.
Completing the line-up is Sun Perfect AIR Invisible Face Mist, developed to facilitate convenient reapplication throughout the day. The mist – which delivers a cooling and refreshing effect and can be applied over makeup – has been infused with Vitamin C and gingko biloba extract to neutralise free radicals by daily aggressors and protect the skin from oxidative stress. It is further enhanced by an illuminating complex of Niacinamide, liquorice root extract and tangerine peel.
Hybrid daily UV skincare
According to Lancaster, Sun Perfect AIR represents what it describes as the “next generation of hybrid daily UV skincare”, combining photoprotection with advanced skincare benefits.
A key feature of the launch is the product texture and sensoriality. Lancaster noted that consumers often avoid daily UV products due to concerns about visible residue or compatibility with makeup. Sun Perfect AIR was therefore developed with an ultra-light, breathable and invisible texture designed to function effectively as a primer under makeup.
“It was a real challenge due to the presence of UV filters that require an oily phase. We chose a ‘shaka’ liquid formula, ultra-light and shake-activated to create an airy sensation,” commented Lancaster Monaco Vice President Research & Development Skin & Sun Product Development Karine Julien.
The launch reinforces Lancaster’s longstanding positioning in the field of photoaging science and its mission to encourage consumers to enjoy outdoor lifestyles while maintaining effective daily sun protection.
Speaking to The Moodie Davitt Report, Lancaster Scientific Communications Director Monica Burgos said: “At Lancaster we are pioneers in photoaging research, and we have always been clear about our mission.
“The sun is not our enemy. It is a source of life, joy and pleasure. Our goal is to allow everyone to enjoy time outdoors without worrying about their skin health.
“Sun Perfect AIR embodies Lancaster’s philosophy of helping people live freely and enjoy life outdoors. The formulas are ultra-light and highly sensorial, delivering protection while remaining comfortable and pleasurable on the skin.”
Lancaster Marketing Director Nicolas Marion added, “Unfortunately, photoaging is expected to intensify due to changes in our environment and the effects of global warming.
“Many brands are now discussing photoaging, but Lancaster has been dedicated to this science since 1946, when the brand was founded. Photoprotection today goes far beyond UV. While UVA and UVB rays are important, they represent only part of the challenge. Visible light, blue light and infrared radiation also play a role, making sun protection a highly complex scientific field.
“Our formulations integrate this know-how and heritage, particularly with regard to visible and blue light protection. Protection is only part of the story. Lancaster also focuses on repairing skin damage caused by sun exposure, supported by advanced science.
“At the same time, Lancaster celebrates the joy of outdoor living,” Marion added. “The sun is a source of warmth, energy and pleasure. Our goal is not to discourage people from enjoying it Instead, we want people to feel confident spending time outdoors while protecting their skin health.” ✈
