Description
What is special about Essential Defense Everyday Clear SPF 47?
Daily sun protection is a crucial step in maintaining a healthy, radiant complexion. SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 47 offers a robust, purely physical barrier against the sun’s harsh rays. Designed specifically for sensitive and post-procedure skin, this lightweight, oil-free formula provides exceptional broad-spectrum coverage without feeling heavy or clogging your pores.

SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 47 intro
What’s Inside?
- Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide: These purely physical mineral filters sit comfortably on the surface of your skin. They act like a protective shield, reflecting and scattering harmful UV rays away from your face before they can cause damage.
- Green Tea Extract: A potent, natural antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals from environmental exposure. This helps to keep your skin calm, soothed, and structurally supported.
What can SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear SPF 47 do for my skin?
Protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays with this sheer sunscreen.
Key Benefits of Essential Defense SPF 47
- High-Level Broad-Spectrum Protection: With SPF 47, this sunscreen effectively blocks both UVA and UVB rays. This prevents sunburn and minimizes the visible signs of premature aging, keeping your skin looking its best.
- Weightless, Oil-Free Wear: Enjoy powerful daily defense without the greasy residue. The sheer, oil-free formula applies smoothly and absorbs quickly, leaving your skin feeling clean, breathable, and comfortable all day.
- Post-Procedure & Sensitive Skin Safe: Specially crafted to be exceptionally gentle, it provides vital protection for compromised, delicate, or easily irritated skin when it needs defense the most.

SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 47 features
What should I choose SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear SPF 47 instead of other sunscreens?
High-SPF sunscreens often carry a reputation for being thick, chalky, or irritating to the skin barrier. SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 47 takes a different approach. By relying entirely on purely physical mineral filters rather than chemical agents, it delivers premium, high-level protection that even the most delicate or recovering skin can easily tolerate. It acts like a breathable armor for your face, giving you peace of mind and professional-grade defense without the uncomfortable, heavy finish..
How can I get started?
Your skin care routine likely involves products that provide a multitude of benefits for your skin health. Did you know you can improve their effectiveness by applying the products in the optimal order? A good way to think about applying skin care products is to go from the thinnest to the thickest. Finding the right skin care products for your unique skin can be tricky, but following this order will help ensure each product is used to its fullest potential!
- Cleanse: Wash your face thoroughly with your preferred gentle cleanser.
- Treat: Apply your favorite antioxidant serums evenly over your face and neck.
- Moisturize: Follow up with your preferred hydrating cream to lock in moisture.
- Protect: Dispense a generous amount of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 47 and apply it evenly over your face, neck, and chest as the final step in your morning routine, at least 15 minutes before sun exposure.
What are SkinMedica products?
SkinMedica skincare products are clinically proven to optimize your skin’s health and appearance. Discover a transformative skincare experience with SkinMedica. Read more about SkinMedica products
Cunningham Clinic is an authorized reseller of SkinMedica products. When you purchase from us, you can be confident that each product is authentic, with no risk of counterfeit items.
What SkinMedica sunscreen is right for me?
Read this blog post to learn about the different SkinMedica sunscreens and answer all of your questions regarding skin protection!
How can I earn Allē (Formerly Brilliant Distinctions) Points?
Allē is a rewards program that helps you save on SkinMedica and select Allergan products and services. Learn about Alle points, and register to start earning and saving!
After you have registered with Allē, log in to your Allē account to get your number if you haven’t yet used it to order with us. Once you’ve ordered with us and used your Allē number, it will be saved to your account when you register with Cunningham Clinic.
What else can I do to age healthier and live happier?
Simply schedule an appointment with Cunningham Clinic to discuss your options.

















Sophie (verified owner) –
This Essential Defense sunscreen goes on totally clear. Love it.
Adrianna (verified owner) –
I feel confident in the sun with this on – great product.
Kaylee (verified owner) –
Arrived on time and as advertised. Love SkinMedica stuff…