Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Crème SPF 30 versus SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 .
Last updated on April 25, 2024. Published on April 10, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Crème SPF 30 19 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Crème SPF 30 19 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Crème SPF 30 19 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide 2.1% • Zinc Oxide 17% • Dimethicone • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Glyceryl Isostearate • Polysilicone-15 • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Punica Granatum Extract • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract • Silica • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • CI 77891 • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499
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 • Sodium Citrate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone • Stearic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Crème SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Crème SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Crème SPF 30 19 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Crème SPF 30 19 ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
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