Founded on the sun-drenched coastline of Alicante, Spain, The Rising, an organic mineral sunscreen skincare brand, was built on a simple but radical idea - that protection and skincare should be the same thing, and that the sun is something to work with, not against.
As founder Blanca Padilla puts it:
I wanted to feel confident with my sun care, knowing it was aligned to my values. A product that worked with nature, not against it. When I couldn't find it, the idea for The Rising was born. The range ticks every box: organic ingredients, 100% mineral sunscreen without the white cast, absolutely no synthetic fragrances, and skincare-powered. An ally of the sun, not something to fear it with. The cleanest everyday choice that truly feels good on your skin. And the one I personally keep coming back to.
The Rising partnered with scientists to study the ancient pomegranate crops that grow alongside millennial olive trees in harsh Spanish saline soil, enduring some of the most intense heat and light in Europe. Over centuries, these plants didn't hide from the sun, they adapted - developing powerful bioactives that allowed them to flourish within it. That same intelligence now sits at the heart of every formula in the range via ViBlanc®.
The Science Behind ViBlanc®
ViBlanc® is a patented ingredient derived from Spanish pomegranate seed oil, fermented for deeper absorption so its actives work within the skin, not just on the surface. Three key bioactives - punicalagin, ellagic acid, and punicic acid - support collagen, reinforce the skin barrier, and help prevent 28% of UV-induced DNA damage. Used daily, skin becomes measurably more resilient to sun exposure over time - making The Rising one of the most intelligent mineral sunscreen options available in the UK.
Every product is fragrance and essential oil free, formulated with Mediterranean botanicals, reef-safe, and designed as a daily ritual rather than an occasional application. Packaging is post-consumer recycled plastic.
The Rising Products
The Rising Face Cream SPF50 - A Mineral Sunscreen for Daily Use
A 3-in-1 serum, moisturiser, and mineral SPF in one lightweight step. The Rising Face Cream SPF50 melts invisibly into skin with no white cast, sits beautifully under makeup, and shields against UVA, UVB, blue light, and environmental stress. Antioxidants neutralise free radicals, hydration is locked in, and the skin barrier is reinforced - all while delivering invisible broad-spectrum protection. One of the most wearable fragrance-free mineral sunscreens available for daily use on sensitive skin.
The Rising Body Cream SPF30 - Reef Safe Sunscreen UK for the Whole Body
Sun protection shouldn't stop at the face. The Rising Body Cream SPF30 is a lightweight daily moisturiser with mineral protection that blends seamlessly into skin - no white cast, no chalkiness. Powered by ViBlanc®, it actively helps prevent the UV-induced damage that causes crepey texture, dark spots, and loss of elasticity on the chest, hands, and décolletage. One of the most elegant reef safe sunscreen UK options for full-body daily wear.
The Rising After Sun - Active Repair for Face and Body
Most after suns simply bring the temperature down. This one repairs. The Rising After Sun Vitamin C floods dehydrated skin with Mediterranean botanicals that calm, restore, and strengthen overnight - while ViBlanc® addresses the oxidative stress that a day in the sun leaves behind. Vitamin C supports brightness, immortelle, prickly pear, and shea butter replenish the barrier, and a fast-absorbing gel-cream texture makes it light enough for the face, rich enough for the body. The best natural sunscreen routine for sensitive skin doesn't end at application - this is the step that completes it.
The Rising Complete Sun Care Ritual
- Morning - The Rising Face Cream SPF50 as your final skincare step, worn alone or under makeup.
- Body - The Rising Body Cream SPF30 as your daily moisturiser with built-in mineral protection.
- Evening - The Rising After Sun Vitamin C to repair, restore, and strengthen while you sleep.
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