SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad-Spectrum SPF 35 (1.85 oz.)
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SkinMedica's Essential Defense Mineral Shield™ Broad-Spectrum SPF 35 provides advanced sun protection while improving the skin's tone and texture. Formulated especially for sensitive and post-procedure skin types, this sheer, lightweight, mineral sunscreen gives you the highest level of UVA protection available, along with UVB coverage to protect you from damaging rays. Green tea and caffeine help to calm, soothe and reduce redness and discoloration.
Key Ingredients:
- Green Tea Extract: calms irritation, evens out discoloration and soothes redness
- Caffeine: helps reduce inflammation and puffiness
Key Benefits:
- Advanced broad-spectrum protection infused with age-defying ingredients that moisturize and improve the skin's texture and tone
- Lightweight, sheer cream applies evenly and absorbs quickly
- Specially formulated for post-procedure and sensitive skin
- Oil-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic
Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every two hours and after towel drying, swimming, or sweating to avoid lowering protection
Aging Skin: Crow's Feet
Application Area: Decollete, Face, Neck
Ideal for these Concerns: Hypersensitive Skin
Face Sun Care: Face Sunscreen
Ingredient: Antioxidants, Caffeine, Dimethicone, Herbal Extracts, Titanium Dioxide, Vitamin E, Zinc Oxide
Preferences: Clean, Fragrance-Free, Gluten-Free, Hypoallergenic, Non-Comedogenic, Oil-Free, Paraben-Free
Skin Care: Face Sun Care
Skin Type: Mature Skin, Normal Skin, Sensitive Skin
SPF: SPF 30+
Active: Titanium Dioxide 5.0%, Zinc Oxide 6.0%.
Inactive: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Caffeine, Camellia oleifera Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Citrate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilance, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.
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Amazing but pricey
I hate how much I love this sunscreen. It's super lightweight, isn't drying, and doesn't irritate my skin at all. I have veryyy sensitive skin and can only use mineral sunscreens (instead of the more-irritating chemical sunscreens) and have tried dozens of them, but I have been having a hard time finding anything that I love.. I decided to incorporate a retinol into my routine so I wanted a sunscreen that wouldn't dry out my skin, especially during the initial retinol flaking/purging stage so I decided to try this one. I LOVE IT. The price kills me though.Although it kills me to pay $38 for a tiny bottle of sunscreen that I have to slather on my face multiple times a day, it truly is great. I do wish it had a slightly higher SPF though.
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Leaves a white cast
It's a struggle to find good sunscreen for very sensitive dark skin. Sadly I could not use this because when applied it left a bad white cast. When I tried to wash it off I did notice that it seems to be waterproof though. I will try the tinted option.
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Broke me out
The finish is great and so is texture and it leaves minimal white cast but unfortunately this broke me out pretty badly. I really wanted to make it work because it didn't sting my skin but the clogged pores were so bad that I had to stop.
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BEST SUNSCREEN
This is THE BEST sunscreen I have ever used!!! It has a cream texture which is easy to apply and not greasy at all. It leaves no white cast but instead brightens up my skin perfectly - even works better than my Bobbi Brown foundation. It absolutely exceeds my expectations. I hated wearing sunscreens but I'm loving it now. I will never use other sunscreens on my face unless they stopped this one so PLEASE DON'T.
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I use this on sensitive skin days
I use this instead of my regular sunscreen on days my skin feels sensitive. It absorbs into skin well though you do have to wash a little extra to get off. I will continue to use on the days described.
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No streak, no white cast
I'm a guy, and I am always looking for sunblocks that's won't make me look like I'm wearing makeup or leave me looking like a geisha. This stuff works.
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Excellent product
I love this product. No smell, no white cast, does not cause any breakouts. It does what it says it will do.
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So easy to use
The word "essential" in the name of this product sums it up nicely. It's easy to use because it absorbs beautifully. You can put it on and don't have to wait to apply makeup. It has become an essential in my skincare routine.
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Only sunscreen I'll use on my face
I love this sunscreen! I wanted to find something that would protect my rosacea and sensitive-skinned face, and this does so beautifully. It's definitely goes on a bit more white than traditional sunscreen, but that's to be expected given it's contents. I've actually liked that because it helps me see where I've applied it. And the whiteness fades after a few minutes! I've worn this sunscreen for walks outside, multiple days at the beach and pool for vacation, and everything in between. It never irritates my skin or breaks me out, and works wonderfully with my rosacea. I also am on an oral medication that makes me hypersensitive to sunlight. This always keeps me protected! I honestly cannot recommend this sunscreen enough. Definitely worth the price tag. I will continue making this my go-to facial sunscreen!
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Effective, But Pills My Makeup
I have to use this as a spot treatment as it pills my makeup if I use it underneath. Was surprised by this and won't purchase again. It does work well however as a spot treatment for me.
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