Reviews For SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 35
Perfect for sensitive skin and no white cast
This is my favorite basic mineral sunscreen and I use it after I get IPL or when my skin is irritated for some reason. Usually zinc oxide dries me out unless I use a heavy moisturizer first, but this one does not. The texture is elegant and I don't notice a white cast (I am pretty fair, though). Makeup applies nicely over it too, and I've used different serums under it and had no issues. My sister uses this product daily, and she has extremely sensitive skin. Her skin is also more medium-toned and she doesn't get a white cast either.
Complexity74
Verified Purchase
Amazing daily sunscreen
I’ll preface this review by saying I haven’t worn the sunscreen in a situation where I’m in the sun all day (beach, hiking, etc.), but I have worn it as a daily sunscreen and gone to the gym with it on. First off, it truly has no white cast. I have tried a dozen different mineral sunscreens that say that, reviews say it, and guess what? White cast on my pretty fair skin. This one - you can’t even tell it’s on. Same thing goes for reacting with my skin - it’s so creamy and absorbs quickly, no grease. I use tretinoin 3-4 nights a week and vitamin c almost every morning… this doesn’t sting in the slightest. Also doesn’t bother my eyes. No hesitation to give this five (or more) stars!!
mes89
Verified Purchase
Great every day sunscreen
Love this lightweight, non greasy sunscreen for every day use under my makeup. Absorbs quickly and does not make my face oily. Easy to use.
TJB3
Verified Purchase
Good
Good
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Great mineral sunscreen
I have acne prone/sensitive skin so this stuff is wonderful. There is no burning when I put this on my face and it absorbs immediately. I do have oily skin as well so this was great because it was none greasy and didn’t leave me looking shiny.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Great sunscreen!
Mineral sunscreens are best for my skin, and this one completely disappears. No breakouts and plenty of sun protection. I would love SkinMedica to make a completely mineral version that is water resistant too!
AvlFan
Verified Purchase
Great Mineral sunscreen
After recently having skin cancer I've made a conscious effort to step up my sunscreen game. This is the first mineral sunscreen product I have tried after doing some research. I use this product every morning before heading out for a run. Been using it for several weeks and am very happy with my purchase. I only need a small amount for my face. It absorbs quickly and fully. Face does not feel greasy or get any white residue.
TXNole
Verified Purchase
My go-to sunscreen for face
Use this daily after moisturizing face neck and chest and doesn't leave a sunscreen heavy or greasy feeling on skin. Makeup applies easily over the product.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Excellent sunscreen
I love all of SkinMedica's products. This is really good. Goes on nice and smooth and does not leave a white "haze" on my skin because of the zinc oxide. I have been using this for awhile and I really like it. I would highly recommend this!
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Favorite spf
I love this spf and the tinted version as well its great for my very sensitive rosacea skin and moisturizer as well I have tried other spf but always come back to this one and the tinted version
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Pleased
Happy to have found this SPF. Having newly started a retinoid, I haven't experienced any irritation (or eye irritation) using this sunscreen.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Great for sensitive skin!
This worked wonderfully on my skin - no irritation or breakouts compared to other brands. I did not experience any white cast, which is a plus and very smooth and easy to apply on after my moisturizer. I’m happy I tried this and can say that the search for a good face sunscreen is finally over. Highly recommended!
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Pretty Good!
It smooths in pretty nice, but it's not as moisturizing as I would like and it's to much to add moisturizer to, so I just apply my serum and this but I use it every other day and a more moisturizing sunscreen on the other days. If you have oily skin, this would be perfect for you. Mine is very dry.
Nicki7
Verified Purchase
Great coverage
Goes on silky smooth under my makeup Will continue to purchase this again
carliemichael
Verified Purchase
One of the better
This is one of the better daily facial sunscreens that I used and I've tried dozens. It's not perfect, and I have yet to find one that is! I LOVE that it is all-mineral. The tint is a little dark for my light skin, but it's passable. It does feel a bit greasy at first, but it dries down and is comfortable, despite leaving a bit of a shine, which most sunscreens seem to do. It is non-irritating to my sensitive skin and easy to apply. The non-tinted version is great too, however it leaves a very minor cast on my face. I tend to use it on my neck and chest, or mix it with the tinted to wear on my face.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Disappears on the face
Love this!! I'm nc20, so take it with that, but no white cast at all. It disappears on the skin. Light weight and wears great under makeup. I first bought the tinted version. I loved the formula, but the tint was too dark / orange for my skin tone. I love this one more.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Good stuff
Light and effective!! Not greasy or stinky!!
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Smooth Suncreen
Love SkinMedica mineral sunscreen! It doesn't leave a white cast on face and don't break you out with pimples.
Morning
Verified Purchase
Great formula but...
Great formulation but the product is very thick and it took some time and work in order to get sunscreen to not make me look like casper. I hope this works better for someone else!
skinjunkie8
Verified Purchase
I am obsessed with this sunscreen
Every other sunscreen I try after using this one just does not compare. It feels so amazing going on the skin and stays feeling great throughout the day. It leaves zero white cast which is even better. I cannot tell you how much I recommend this sunscreen to my friends.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
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