SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35

SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 35

1.7 fl oz

4.6 View 156 reviews

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Gentle enough for post-procedure skin

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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.

Key Features:

Sensitivity-free and great for sensitive skin
Protects with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide
Diminishes signs of aging with caffeine and antioxidants

Stay safe in the sun with SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 35 Sunscreen.

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Contains antioxidants
Gentle enough for post-procedure skin
Paraben-free

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156 Reviews

TXCPA

from Texas

Age Group: 80+

Verified Purchase

July 30, 2026

Skin Cancer

After having my second Squamish cell carcinoma removed, I decided to start using this!

0 people found this helpful

MonicaS

from Florida

Age Group: 50-59

Straight Hair

Dry Skin

Verified Purchase

July 30, 2026

Very comfortable mineral sunscreen

I have come back to this mineral sunscreen because it feels good going on and is moisturizing. I don't find it to leave a tacky feel and it works well under makeup. I have light to medium skin color, depending on the time of year and there is no white cast after it dries down. SPF could be higher but I've noticed my skin feels softer when I use this sunscreen.

0 people found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

from Florida

Verified Purchase

July 24, 2026

Great sunscreen!

Gentle light sunscreen that doesn’t leave ur face looking white or clog pores!

0 people found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

from Florida

Age Group: 50-59

Verified Purchase

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!!

2 people found this helpful

NBNK

from Virginia

Age Group: 60-69

Verified Purchase

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.

2 people found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

from Texas

Verified Purchase

June 01, 2026

Love this

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

1 person found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

from Tennessee

Age Group: 50-59

Straight Hair

Verified Purchase

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.

1 person found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

from Arizona

Verified Purchase

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.

1 person found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

from Massachusetts

Age Group: 40-49

Wavy, Color treated hair

Combination Skin

Verified Purchase

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.

1 person found this helpful

Geography

Verified Purchase

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.

1 person found this helpful

NatashaMayB

from California

Age Group: 50-59

Verified Purchase

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.

4 people found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

from Nebraska

Age Group: 60-69

Verified Purchase

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.

3 people found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

November 02, 2025

broke out

This causes me to have cystic acne.

2 people found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

from Washington

Age Group: 40-49

Combination Skin

Verified Purchase

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.

2 people found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

from Minnesota

Age Group: 30-39

Dry Skin

Verified Purchase

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!

2 people found this helpful

Janine

from South Carolina

Age Group: 50-59

Normal Skin

Verified Purchase

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!

1 person found this helpful

channy

Verified Purchase

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.

3 people found this helpful

Menchaca

Verified Purchase

May 26, 2025

Fantastic

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

0 people found this helpful

LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

May 24, 2025

So far so good!

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

0 people found this helpful

AngDen11

Verified Purchase

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

2 people found this helpful

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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 35

Product Overview

Achieve the highest level of UV protection with SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 35 Sunscreen.

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Ingredients

Directions

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Questions & Answers (1)

Product Specifications

Special Offers

About the Brand

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Customer Reviews (156)

Overall Rating

Review Summary

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Skin Cancer

Very comfortable mineral sunscreen

Great sunscreen!

Best sunscreen

Sunscreen for your face and neck

Love this

Sunscreen with benefit!

Skinmedica essential Defense

Very good but slight cast

Too drying for me

Love !!

Thanks for recommendation

broke out

Thick & difficult to apply

Amazing sunscreen

good sunscreen

Love this sunscreen

Fantastic

So far so good!

Great Product

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