Welcome to our breakdown of the 24 best SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35 dupes and alternatives.
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Alastin's HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 is the dupe with the most similar ingredients. Our matching methodology puts it at an 60% ingredient match!
Of all of the dupes for this product, Clarins's Mineral Sun Care Fluid SPF 30 is the most liked by our community. Our matching algorithm puts it at an 54% overall match!
- Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 1
- Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant Tinted SPF 45 2
- Biore UV Kids Pure Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ 3
- PCA Skin Sheer Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 45 4
- Pixi Beauty Sun Mist SPF 30 5
- Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 6
- Nu Skin Nutricentials® Complexion Protection SPF 50 7
- Hada Labo Gokujyun Physical Sunscreen Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 8
- A'Pieu Pure Block Natural Waterproof Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 9
- Foodaholic SUN Multi Sun Cream SPF50 and PA+++ 10
- Algenist Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50 11
- Orbis UV Cut Sunscreen On Face Light SPF 34 PA+++ 12
- Biore UV Barrier Me Mineral Gentle Milk SPF 50 PA+++ 13
- The Skin House UV Protection Sun Block SPF50+ PA+++ 14
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Body SPF 50 15
- Clarins Mineral Sun Care Fluid SPF 30 16
- HELIOCARE 360º MD A-R Emulsion SPF50+ 17
- Rovectin Anti-Irritant UV Defense Tinted SPF50+ PA+++ 18
- Dr. Oracle A-Thera Sunblock SPF 50 19
- Somethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Comfort Corrector Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 20
- FANCL Sunguard 50+ Protect UV SPF50+ PA++++ 21
- Clarins UV PLUS Anti-Pollution Sunscreen Multi-Protection Tint SPF 50 22
- Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ 23
- Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution Sunscreen SPF 50 24
Overview
What it is
Sunscreen with 17 ingredients
Cool Features
It is vegan and reef safe
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
65% match
with the ingredients and function of Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 15 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Price Comparison
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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
61% match
with the ingredients and function of Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant Tinted SPF 45
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $6.98 more expensive than the original product.
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Biore UV Kids Pure Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++
60% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $32.91 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
60% match
with the ingredients and function of PCA Skin Sheer Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $14.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Pixi Beauty Sun Mist SPF 30
60% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50
59% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $5.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Nu Skin Nutricentials® Complexion Protection SPF 50
59% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
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Hada Labo Gokujyun Physical Sunscreen Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
58% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
58% match
with the ingredients and function of A'Pieu Pure Block Natural Waterproof Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $38.31 more expensive than the original product.
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Foodaholic SUN Multi Sun Cream SPF50 and PA+++
58% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or oils. They both contain silicones.
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Algenist Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
56% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $17.60 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Orbis UV Cut Sunscreen On Face Light SPF 34 PA+++
55% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances or oils. They both contain silicones.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $23.90 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Biore UV Barrier Me Mineral Gentle Milk SPF 50 PA+++
55% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $20.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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The Skin House UV Protection Sun Block SPF50+ PA+++
55% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens. They both contain silicones.
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Body SPF 50
55% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens. They both contain silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Clarins Mineral Sun Care Fluid SPF 30
54% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
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HELIOCARE 360º MD A-R Emulsion SPF50+
54% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens. They both contain silicones.
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Rovectin Anti-Irritant UV Defense Tinted SPF50+ PA+++
54% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $13.96 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Dr. Oracle A-Thera Sunblock SPF 50
53% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $38.65 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Somethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Comfort Corrector Serum SPF 50+ PA++++
53% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
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FANCL Sunguard 50+ Protect UV SPF50+ PA++++
52% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
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Clarins UV PLUS Anti-Pollution Sunscreen Multi-Protection Tint SPF 50
52% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or parabens. They both contain silicones.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $5.59 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++
51% match
with the ingredients and function of SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $14.99 more expensive than the original product.
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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
50% match
with the ingredients and function of Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution Sunscreen SPF 50
Dupe Explained
These products are both sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils or parabens. They both contain silicones.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $4.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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