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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 35

Reviews For SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 35

$32.00 was $40.00
149 Reviews
May 05, 2026

Skinmedica essential Defense

I’ve been using this sunblock for years and it’s the only one is not oily for my face. It’s the best.

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LovelySkin Customer

from Arizona

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April 24, 2026

Very good but slight cast

I really like this because it is actually an all mineral sunscreen that is, for the most part, very cosmetically elegant. So many are marketed that way but have chemical sunscreen boosters. I have types 2 and 3 rosacea and need to be very careful with sunscreen. It is a really nice consistency, not too thick or greasy at all, but it does leave a slight cast and looks weird in my nose by the end of the day. And I have fair to light skin, so I imagine this wouldn’t work for a lot of folks for that reason. So next time I will try the tinted version because I do really like so many things about the formula.

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LovelySkin Customer

from Massachusetts

Age Group: 40-49

Wavy, Color treated hair

Combination Skin

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April 14, 2026

Too drying for me

I apply a large amount of sunscreen. Some mineral suncreens can feel almost wet on the face when you apply a lot and hair gets stuck etc. This was the opposite end of the spectrum - it dried down without a cast and matte but was very drying. My face felt tighter as the day went on.

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Geography

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January 08, 2026

Love !!

I absolutely love the sunscreen, works very well for my mature skin. I use two pumps and work it good into my hands, and the whitish cast almost turns clear, it's an absolute must.

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NatashaMayB

from California

Age Group: 50-59

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3 people found this helpful

December 20, 2025

Thanks for recommendation

Joey recommended this product during a facial. She gave me a sample and I loved it, so ordered the product. Haven’t always used a sunscreen, but now am a believer.

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LovelySkin Customer

from Nebraska

Age Group: 60-69

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2 people found this helpful

November 02, 2025

broke out

This causes me to have cystic acne.

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LovelySkin Customer

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October 04, 2025

Thick & difficult to apply

Didn't like the white cast and how difficult it was to apply because of the viscosity. Would not buy.

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LovelySkin Customer

from Washington

Age Group: 40-49

Combination Skin

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September 19, 2025

Amazing sunscreen

I've been using this for several months and it doesn't leave a white cast or make my skincare pill. I switched to a different sunscreen that pilled and ruined my makeup. I am repurchasing and will never switch again!

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LovelySkin Customer

from Minnesota

Age Group: 30-39

Dry Skin

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1 person found this helpful

September 17, 2025

good sunscreen

I found this product very effective and cosmetically elegant upon application. However, I'm only giving 4 stars because after about an hour or two when it dries down it becomes very dry looking. Great tint color, though!

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Janine

from South Carolina

Age Group: 50-59

Normal Skin

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June 04, 2025

Love this sunscreen

I have tried many sunscreens. I really like the way this goes on without a white cast and is light on the skin. I would recommend this sunscreen.

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channy

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May 26, 2025

Fantastic

This sunscreen is great for sensitive skin and it feels great on my skin. Love it!

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Menchaca

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May 24, 2025

So far so good!

Easy to use, lightweight, easy to remove. Doesn't irritate my dry sensitive skin.

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LovelySkin Customer

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May 04, 2025

Great Product

Bought this for my husband as I've been trying to get him to use sunscreen for yrs now. He likes this product b/c it is dry, doesn't make his skin shiny & doesn't leave a white cast. He did say it was a little difficult to rub in so I suggested he warm the product between his fingers before applying & I believe that made a difference

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AngDen11

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April 05, 2025

Great for sensitive skin

Chemical sunscreens give me hives so I've tried a lot of the mineral sunscreens, this one works for my sensitive skin! It is a little oiler / more hydrating than some others since mineral sunscreens tend to be drying by the end of the day. I tend to mix a few together to get the right skin tone. I will be using this more when I'm outside this summer.

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LovelySkin Customer

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March 28, 2025

SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield

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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1 person found this helpful

March 28, 2025

It’s okay

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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2 people found this helpful

March 08, 2025

Go for the Glow!

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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March 03, 2025

Best protection from the sun!

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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LovelySkin Customer

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January 20, 2025

Easiest to use

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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tattooedmom

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1 person found this helpful

January 03, 2025

Best!

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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LovelySkin Customer

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