Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
The SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 19 ingredients (18 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
3
|
|
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Zinc Oxide
(Bulking Agent, Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, Sunscreen Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Aluminum Hydroxide
(Emollient, Humectant, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
(Film Forming, Opacifying) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caffeine
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearic Acid
(Fragrance, Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Stearic Acid., Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Refatting) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
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