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Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 32 Sunscreen TINTED

Dosage form
LOTION
Labeler
Allergan, Inc.
Label updated
2025-11-11
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Titanium Dioxide · Zinc oxide
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredients

Titanium Dioxide 5.0%

Zinc Oxide 6.0%

Purpose

Sunscreen

Sunscreen

Uses
  • helps prevent sunburn
  • if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions ), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

  • on damaged or broken skin

When using this product

  • keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • rash occurs

Keep out of reach of children.

If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure
  • reapply at least every 2 hours
  • use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating
  • Sun Protection Measures . 
    Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including:
  • limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • wear long sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses
  • children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor
Other information
  • protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun
  • store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Caffeine, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Citrate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)

Questions or comments?

www.skinmedica.com 

Principal Display Panel - Carton Label

NDC 0023-5675-17

SKINMEDICA®
Essential
Defense
Mineral Shield

Broad Spectrum

SPF 32
Sunscreen

TINTED

50 ml / 1.7 fl. oz. U.S. 

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

 

DailyMed Set ID: 279a5214-79b2-44e9-b003-378d0b992395 · Version 8
NDC: 0023-5675