SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 Versus Mychelle Sun Shield SPF 28 Unscented
Updated on May 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan sunscreens. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
Mychelle Sun Shield SPF 28 Unscented 35 ingredients
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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
Mychelle Sun Shield SPF 28 Unscented 35 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentSodium Citrate
BufferingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTriethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
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
Zinc Oxide 11.6%
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide 0.67%
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientFructooligosaccharides
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Simethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide 11.6%, Titanium Dioxide 0.67%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Alumina, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Fructooligosaccharides, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Isostearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Isononyl Isononanoate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Simethicone, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tropolone, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
Mychelle Sun Shield SPF 28 Unscented 35 ingredients
Reviews
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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 17 ingredients
Repurchased 8 times.
My favorite holy grail sunscreen. The zinc buffs into the skin if you rub it for a minute. The zinc also calms down my acne and redness. Great for my dry and reactive skin. I try other famous sunscreens and come back to this one.
