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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 35

Reviews For SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 35

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126 Reviews
June 09, 2026

Best sunscreen

I have been using this sunscreen for years. I suffer from hyperpigmentation and find that this sunscreen helps me keep it under control. Only sunscreen I use on my face!!

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LovelySkin Customer

from Florida

Age Group: 50-59

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1 person found this helpful

June 04, 2026

Sunscreen for your face and neck

A few months ago I needed an untinted facial suncreen and tried SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield. I have been using the tinted version of this sunscreen for a couple of years and was pleased an un-tinted version is available. Most days I use the tinted version on my face and this version on my neck. When I am wearing a hat, walking, or paddleboarding, I use this product on my face and neck as it doesn't leave a residue on the brim of my hat. My face and neck are sensitive and especially sensitive to sunscreens. This sunscreen doesn't irritate my skin, even when I am physically active and sweating. This sunscreen goes on well and doesn't leave a white sheen that some Zinc Oxide sunscreens have. The texture is silky. I have repurchased and will continue to do so.

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NBNK

from Virginia

Age Group: 60-69

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1 person found this helpful

June 01, 2026

Love this

I love this sunscreen and it works great under makeup. Goes on very smooth and easy.

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LovelySkin Customer

from Texas

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May 27, 2026

Sunscreen with benefit!

This is the first time using this sunscreen. It glides on so smoothly and absorbs quickly. I love that it is a serum as well and will hidrate my mature skin.

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LovelySkin Customer

from Tennessee

Age Group: 50-59

Straight Hair

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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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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

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

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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2 people found this helpful

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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2 people found this helpful

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 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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2 people found this helpful

December 11, 2024

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!

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EmilyAH

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1 person found this helpful

December 08, 2024

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.

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LovelySkin Customer

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