Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35, 1.85 oz.

Really like this sunscreen! It works for me as a face primer too, is lightweight and feels great on face.

Very comfortable on the skin! However, I wish it has higher SPF.

After a lot (lot, lot, lottttt) of time spent searching through reviews and articles, I finally took the plunge and ordered a bottle of this sunscreen. I've recently developed hyperpigmentation (due to heat/light/allergy inflammation+hormonal changes) and need to wear daily, indoor light protection. However, I have never, ever had any luck with sunscreens, physical formulations least of all; they irritate my skin, cause rashy breakouts, and usually itch like crazy. But not this one! I'm so pleased with it that I'm actually writing this review. I've been using it AM daily for almost 2 weeks (face, neck, upper chest, shoulders) and have not had a single rash or bout of itchiness; no redness irritation either! It goes on like a lightweight lotion, rubs in easily without pulling, and does not leave a white ghost mask (note, I do have a fair complexion, but other sunscreens in my past have left me looking positively bloodless and encased while this one leaves my skin looking/feeling like human skin). Only two tiny cons, it would be nice if the SPF was higher for wearing outdoors, and, I am a wee bit skeptical of cost point vs. amount of product. However, it has performed exactly as advertised, and another reviewer mentioned her bottle lasted 4 months, so, I think the cost may turn out to be well worth it in the long run. Overall, very happy so far!

The expiry date will be Sept-2020, the shipment was quick. I had bought Skinmedica mineral SPF 32 Tinted last month, and now this one Mineral SPF 35 untinted for my sister. Both are very light weight, I don’t have problem to wear them. My skin type is mature, sensitive, and dry with combination at T-zone.

I was using Vichy and decided to up my facial SPF game to a luxury, medical grade sunscreen. This Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 Sunscreen is FANTASTIC. This formula isn't "milky" like the Vichy I was using, but I like this one so much more. The SkinMedica feels HYDRATING. It absorbed into my face quickly--the time it took to apply, then brush my teeth, then apply liquid foundation. I've had no issues with it reacting to my makeup at all. And my skin feels great. Another SkinMedica win!