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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35

$39.00

1.7 fl oz / 50 mL

What It Is

A lightweight 100% mineral broad-spectrum sunscreen using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It provides UVA and UVB protection and carries SkinMedica's PA++++ rating for UVA protection.

Active Ingredients

  • Zinc Oxide 6.0% — Provides broad-spectrum mineral UV protection, including UVA and UVB.
  • Titanium Dioxide 5.0% — Mineral UV filter particularly effective against UVB and shorter UVA wavelengths.

Other Notable Ingredients

  • Caffeine — Antioxidant and skin-conditioning component.
  • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract — Antioxidant botanical.
  • Dimethicone — Helps create a smooth skin feel and reduces moisture loss.

Main Benefits

  • Helps prevent sunburn.
  • Provides UVA and UVB protection.
  • Helps reduce cumulative UV exposure responsible for premature skin aging.
  • Lightweight mineral formulation.
  • Appropriate for daily use.

How to Use

This is the final skincare step every morning. Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Apply to the face, neck, chest and other exposed areas. Reapply at least every 2 hours. If swimming or sweating, use an appropriate water-resistant sunscreen.

Routine Position

Everything else, then SPF last.

1.7 fl oz / 50 mL

What It Is

A lightweight 100% mineral broad-spectrum sunscreen using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It provides UVA and UVB protection and carries SkinMedica's PA++++ rating for UVA protection.

Active Ingredients

  • Zinc Oxide 6.0% — Provides broad-spectrum mineral UV protection, including UVA and UVB.
  • Titanium Dioxide 5.0% — Mineral UV filter particularly effective against UVB and shorter UVA wavelengths.

Other Notable Ingredients

  • Caffeine — Antioxidant and skin-conditioning component.
  • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract — Antioxidant botanical.
  • Dimethicone — Helps create a smooth skin feel and reduces moisture loss.

Main Benefits

  • Helps prevent sunburn.
  • Provides UVA and UVB protection.
  • Helps reduce cumulative UV exposure responsible for premature skin aging.
  • Lightweight mineral formulation.
  • Appropriate for daily use.

How to Use

This is the final skincare step every morning. Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Apply to the face, neck, chest and other exposed areas. Reapply at least every 2 hours. If swimming or sweating, use an appropriate water-resistant sunscreen.

Routine Position

Everything else, then SPF last.