Reviews For SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 35
Amazing sunscreen!
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!
EmilyAH
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Recommend
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.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Nice spf
Goes on smoothly. No complaints.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
The best face sunscreen
I searched for a few years
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Good
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.
Mysty
Verified Purchase
Perfect mineral sunscreen post procedure
No irritation. Nice feel-a little filmy but overall nice absorption
LovelySkin Customer
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Combination skin
The best physical sunscreen ever, refreshing, non-greasy, and non-whitening, slightly modifies the complexion, and will continue to be used in the future
cody
Verified Purchase
Great sunscreen
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.
Laujodrik
Verified Purchase
The best sunscreen for super sensitive skin
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.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Lovely day tinted sunscreen.
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.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
GOOD FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
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.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Sunscreen
Amazing product
Dedee
Verified Purchase
Excellent Product
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!
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
This was my fav..
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
Rosalia
Verified Purchase
Sunscreen facial lotion with skin care feel
I was looking for an unscented, mid-to-high SPF level facial lotion. This totally fits the bill, 35 SPF which is enough. Really nice feel to it, spreads evenly and no white left-overs from zinc oxide. It feels as light as a daily facial moisturizer. I'm wanted an unscented product and this is. Checked all my boxes. Plus nice packaging with a pump.
KathZ
Verified Purchase
One I keep coming back to
I often go hunting for other mineral moisturizers. However, many are not compatible with the SkinMedica line (e.g., have retinol or vitamin C which are not compatible with human growth factor). So, I keep com. ing back to this Essential Defense Mineral Shield.
SMC
Verified Purchase
THE BEST
I will wear this sunscreen until the day I die or the day it's discontinued, whichever comes first. It's the only mineral sunscreen that truly blends into the skin well - not even other brands that claim to be "clear" do that. Depending on my mood, I mix this with a pump or two of the tinted version for a nicer finish on the skin. It's truly excellent - the only mineral sunscreen I can confidently say I love.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
It’s a winner
This one passes all my tests for not transferring to or staining clothing, so I use it on my neck and chest. I also like that it comes in an airless pump and the ingredients are gentle for sensitive skin.
CPM
Verified Purchase
Wonderful Sun Screen
Goes on smooth and is moisturizing. No white tint.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Didn’t work for me
This made my skin dry and made my make up application pasty…if you have mature dry skin I would consider other options…will say a little went a long way for coverage.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
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