Brickell
Brickell Daily Defense Face Moisturizer with SPF 20 for Men
A fragrance-free SPF 20 face moisturizer with zinc oxide 4% and octisalate 5%, plus aloe, green tea and vitamin E.
- Marketed as fragrance free
- oily skin
- dry skin
- combination skin
- sensitive skin
- normal skin
Who it's for: All skin types (brand-listed) · Sold as fragrance free
- No scent flags recorded
- No sensitivity flags recorded
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Label answers before you buy
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Is Brickell Daily Defense Face Moisturizer with SPF 20 for Men fragrance-free?
The brand markets it as fragrance free. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
Is Brickell Daily Defense Face Moisturizer with SPF 20 for Men suitable for all skin types?
The brand lists it for all skin types. It is sold as fragrance free.
Ingredient-origin notes (not vegan warnings)
- Glycerin: The name does not establish the feedstock. Plant, animal or synthetic sourcing requires supplier or manufacturer evidence. Origin reference
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How it compares
- Its label lists no scent ingredients, which is true of 16 of the 31 products in Daily Sunscreens & SPF Moisturizers with a recorded ingredient list.
- Its 16-ingredient list is one of the shortest among the 31 products in Daily Sunscreens & SPF Moisturizers with a recorded list (median 37).
What it is
Brickell Daily Defense Face Moisturizer SPF 20 is a morning moisturizer with sun protection, for all skin types including acne-prone and sensitive.
Key ingredients
- Zinc oxide 4% and octisalate 5%: The sunscreen filters, one mineral and one chemical.
- Aloe, green tea and watermelon extracts: Hydrating and antioxidant ingredients.
- Vitamin E: An antioxidant.
How to use
In the morning, massage a pea-sized amount onto clean, dry skin. Use the smallest amount that covers your face to avoid a white cast.
Who should be careful
Brickell sells it as fragrance free. SPF 20 is below the SPF 30 the American Academy of Dermatology recommends for daily use, and no water resistance is stated, so choose a higher SPF for long days outside.
What the brand claims
Brickell says it’s oil free, non-greasy and reformulated to avoid a white cast on darker skin. Brickell says it’s vegan.
Sources
- https://brickellmensproducts.com/products/best-mens-face-moisturizer-with-spf (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Daily Sunscreens & SPF Moisturizers |
|---|---|
| Brand | Brickell |
| Size | 3.4 oz |
| SPF | Broad spectrum SPF 20 |
| Sunscreen filters | Zinc oxide 4%, octisalate 5% |
| Free from | Brickell says fragrance free |
| Brand says it suits | oily, dry, combination, sensitive, normal skin |
| Fragrance | Sold as fragrance free |
| Vegan evidence | Vegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits |
| Worth knowing | No scent or sensitivity flags recorded |
| Full ingredient list | Aloe Vera Gel, Deionized Water, Green Tea Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Watermelon Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Ethylhexlglycerin, Glycerin, Sunflower Oil, C13-14 Isoparafin, Laureth-7, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Vitamin E, Tridecyl Salicylate No specific flag recorded Context matters Scent ingredient Sensitivity consideration Linked ingredients are explained in our ingredient glossary. |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
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Common questions
Which sunscreen filters does it use?
Zinc oxide 4% and octisalate 5%.
Is SPF 20 enough?
For extended time outdoors, dermatologists recommend SPF 30 or higher.


