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Achieve the highest level of UV protection with SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 35 Sunscreen.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 35 Sunscreen is a 5% titanium dioxide and 6% zinc oxide formula that protects against harmful UVA and UVB rays. Appropriate for all skin types, including sensitive and post-procedure, this sunscreen is paraben-free, oil-free, fragrance-free and will not clog pores. The sheer, lightweight cream also features ingredients like caffeine and powerful antioxidants to help correct and prevent signs of aging.
Stay safe in the sun with SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 35 Sunscreen.
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Active ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (5.0%) Zinc Oxide (6.0%)
Inactive ingredients: Water Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Butylene Glycol Aluminum Hydroxide Caffeine Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract Sodium Citrate Sodium Chloride Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl DimethiconeStearic Acid Ethylhexylglycerin Phenoxyethanol
Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every 2 hours and after towel drying, swimming, or sweating to avoid lowering protection.
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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 35 is not water resistant. We recommend you apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every two hours for maximum protection. We hope this information helps!
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LovelySkin Customer
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Great option for post procedure. Non irritating, applies easily, no lasting white cast, and dries matte.
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LovelySkin Customer
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This sunscreen goes on well but then dries very dry. It is hard to apply any base over the top. If only using sunscreen it is fine.
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LovelySkin Customer
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Love the texture of this SPF. Minimal white cast and blends well. Feels great on my dry dry skin and doesn’t pill. A++
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LovelySkin Customer
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Love this SPF cream and it doesn’t leave your skin greasy or with a white film. Goes on smooth and works great after serum but before makeup. Highly recommend.
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tattooedmom
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I really need to use sunscreen, but I hate all of them either burn my eyes or hard to apply. This one seems to work the best and I actually don’t mind using it at all.
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LovelySkin Customer
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I have been using this for a few years and it’s my all time favorite broad spectrum sunscreen. It doesn’t leave white look to face and my skin glows after applying it. It smooths well over my serums and moisturizer without pilling. Makeup goes on so nice and my skin looks great!
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EmilyAH
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This is the best sunscreen I have tried after many awful ones. It is completely mineral and has no chemical boosters. It dries down fully to a natural finish, not irritating or drying. It is easy to apply and never pills. The only thing is it leaves a slight white cast on my pale, reddish skin so I have to mix it with the tinted one. Small price to pay for such a great product!
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LovelySkin Customer
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This is the best US-brand sunscreen I have tried so far. The formulation and consistency can compete with Japanese sunscreens. I have rosacea and I always use physical sunscreens as chemical/hybrid ones either irritate my skin or burn my eyes. Unlike many mineral sunscreens, this one leaves minimal white cast and has no bothering scent. I use this in the winter only as it would be "too moisturizing" for the hot & humid summer here.
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LovelySkin Customer
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Goes on smoothly. No complaints.
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LovelySkin Customer
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I searched for a few years
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Mysty
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I find this sunscreen to be nice when I am just having a normal day. I got it to try for working out and outdoor workouts but when I sweat, my skin doesn't love it as much and I get some irritation. If I am not doing anything crazy, the formula works well for my skin. It does feel a bit oily and removal isn't a breeze but you should double cleanse or make sure to use a cleanser that can really get it all so it doesn't sit in your pores.
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LovelySkin Customer
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No irritation. Nice feel-a little filmy but overall nice absorption
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cody
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The best physical sunscreen ever, refreshing, non-greasy, and non-whitening, slightly modifies the complexion, and will continue to be used in the future
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Laujodrik
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I have been looking for a mineral clear broad spectrum and have tried so many. This is the first one that doesn’t feel greasy and gives my skin a nice glow. If I’m going out I put my regular make up over the sunscreen and it doesn’t dry out my skin as others have done. I really love this product.
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LovelySkin Customer
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This is the only sunscreen I can use without any burning or peeling, including other mineral sunscreens. It goes on with a little white cast but turns clear in a few minutes. I only wish the spf was a little higher but this still scores 5 stars in my book! I'm on auto shipment because I can't be without it.
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LovelySkin Customer
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I've been using Essential Defense tinted for a few years. It's my go to day sunscreen. I use a stronger sunscreen playing golf. I really love it because it feels nice and it's not heavy.
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LovelySkin Customer
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This sunscreen is not the most moisturizing formula I've ever tried, but it's effective and does not cause irritation to my sensitive, reactive skin. Although I spend very little time in the sun, I use sunscreen daily as my foundation. I like another brand of physical sunscreen for my face, and use this on my neck since it doesn't discolor or show on my clothing. If I do decide I need a less emollient facial sunscreen on a given day, this works well mixed with a tiny amount of foundation.
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Dedee
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Amazing product
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LovelySkin Customer
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I adore this sunscreen. Only wish spf was higher, but I use it every day. I mix it with the tinted version. It's magical!
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Rosalia
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I had been using this sunblock for years, this last time I purchase I felt it thicker and hard to spread, I wonder if the product is change or maybe it went bad of the road to AZ ? Is to hot right now so went I order I’m always waiting for the mail men on the day of deliver because I don’t want my products sitting on my mailbox in this heat
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