SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 32 – Tinted

Description

What is special about Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 32 – Tinted?

SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 32 Tinted is a 100% mineral, broad-spectrum sunscreen formulated with a sheer tint that helps even out skin tone while protecting against UVA and UVB rays. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, and designed to be gentle enough for sensitive and post-procedure skin, making it an easy everyday SPF that looks and feels like a light complexion enhancer rather than a heavy sunscreen.

What’s Inside?

This formula uses physical mineral filters plus antioxidants and soothing ingredients:

Active ingredients (sunscreen filters)

• Titanium Dioxide – 5.0% – mineral UV filter that helps protect against UVA and UVB rays.*

• Zinc Oxide – 6.0% – broad-spectrum mineral filter that forms a physical barrier on the skin to help prevent sunburn and photo-damage.*

Key supporting ingredients

• Caffeine – antioxidant that helps protect against free radical damage and signs of photoaging while supporting a smoother appearance.*

• Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract – soothing antioxidant botanical that helps calm redness and support skin defense against environmental stressors.*

• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) – antioxidant that helps condition skin and defend against free radicals.*

• Iron Oxides – provide the tint that helps visibly even skin tone and reduce white cast, making the formula more flattering on a range of complexions.*

Base & texture ingredients

• Silicones and emollients (e.g., cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone) for a silky, non-greasy slip

• Moisturizers/humectants (e.g., butylene glycol) for lightweight hydration

• Non-comedogenic, oil-free, paraben-free, fragrance-free base

What can SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 32- Tinted do for my skin?

Protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays with this sheer, lightweight sunscreen.

• Pure mineral filters for sensitive and post-procedure skin

  • Uses only zinc oxide and titanium dioxide—no chemical filters—making it a strong choice for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin that can’t tolerate traditional sunscreens.

• Highest level of UVA protection (PA++++)

  • Provides the highest PA rating (PA++++), delivering strong UVA protection (aging rays) plus UVB coverage for sunburn defense in a sheer, wearable formula.

• Sheer tint that actually looks natural

  • The slight tint and iron oxides help even skin tone and reduce the white cast common with mineral sunscreens, making it especially nice for all skin types, including darker skin tones.

• Non-comedogenic, oil-free, and daily-makeup friendly

  • Designed to not clog pores, with a lightweight, non-greasy texture that layers well under makeup or can be worn alone as a quick “tinted SPF” step.

• Antioxidant boost for added defense

  • Caffeine, green tea extract, and vitamin E provide additional protection against free radicals and visible photoaging, going beyond basic UV filtration.

How should I use SkinMedica Essential Defense SPF 32 Tinted?

Always follow the product label and your skincare provider’s guidance.

How to apply

• When:

  • Apply in the morning as the final step in your skincare routine, after treatment products and moisturizer.

• Where:

  • Apply to the entire face, and extend to neck, chest, and any other sun-exposed areas.

• How:

  • Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure.

  • Smooth an even layer over skin; use enough product to fully cover all exposed areas (most adults need about 1/3–1/2 teaspoon for face and neck).

  • Reapply at least every 2 hours, and more often if swimming, sweating, or towel-drying (use a water-resistant SPF if needed).

Sun protection tips

For best protection, use Essential Defense SPF 32 Tinted along with other sun-safe behaviors: limit time in direct sun (especially 10 a.m.–2 p.m.), wear hats, sunglasses, and protective clothing, and seek shade when possible.

How can I get started?

Are you ready to protect your skin from harmful sun exposure?  Starting with the SkinMedica Mineral Shield SPF 32- Tinted is easy. Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating and reapply at least every 2 hours.

What are SkinMedica products?

SkinMedica are clinically proven skincare products designed to optimize your skin’s health and appearance.  Discover a transformative skincare experience with SkinMedica. Read more about SkinMedica products

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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!

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