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Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 Sunscreen

Dosage form
LOTION
Labeler
Allergan, Inc.
Label updated
2016-03-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
OCTINOXATE · ZINC OXIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredients

Octinoxate 7.5%

Zinc Oxide 12.0%

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 skin 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
  • Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating
  • Reapply at least every 2 hours
  • Sun Protection Measures Spending time in the sun increases the risk of skin cancer, premature skin aging and other skin damage. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a broad spectrum SPF of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including limiting time in the sun from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and wearing protective clothing
  • Children under 6 months: Ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

Other information
  • Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun
  • Store at room temperature 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)
Questions or comments?

www.skinmedica.com 

Principal Display Panel - Carton Label

NDC 0023-5738-18

SkinMedica®
ESSENTIAL
DEFENSE
EVERYDAY CLEAR™
BROAD SPECTRUM
SPF 47
SUNSCREEN
OILY &
COMBINATION SKIN
SUN PROTECTION
Net Wt. 1.85 Oz. / 52.5 g

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: bc872876-20e7-40cb-b79d-68998883681a · Version 6
NDC: 0023-5738