Welcome to our breakdown of the 29 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, Hada Labo's Gokujyun Physical Sunscreen Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ is the most liked by our community. Our matching algorithm puts it at an 58% overall match!
- Alastin HydraTint Pro-Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 1
- Sorella Apothecary Quench & Protect Hydrating SPF 30 2
- Cathy Doll Anti Acne Sun Matte SPF 50 PA++++ 3
- Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant Tinted SPF 45 4
- PCA Skin Sheer Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 45 5
- Ishizawa Labs Shigaisen Yohou Non Chemical Moisturizing UV Cream SPF 50+ 6
- Pixi Beauty Sun Mist SPF 30 7
- Biore UV Kids Pure Milk Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ 8
- Nu Skin Nutricentials® Complexion Protection SPF 50 9
- The OMI Brotherhood Verdio UV Barrier Milk SPF 50 10
- Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50 11
- A'Pieu Pure Block Natural Waterproof Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 12
- Foodaholic SUN Multi Sun Cream SPF50 and PA+++ 13
- Hada Labo Gokujyun Physical Sunscreen Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 14
- Pudderdåserne Alt-i-en beskyttelse 15
- Grace Face Sun UV Protection Cream SPF 50+ 16
- Algenist Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50 17
- The Skin House UV Protection Sun Block SPF50+ PA+++ 18
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Body SPF 50 19
- Orbis UV Cut Sunscreen On Face Light SPF 34 PA+++ 20
- Biore UV Barrier Me Mineral Gentle Milk SPF 50 PA+++ 21
- HELIOCARE 360º MD A-R Emulsion SPF50+ 22
- Clarins Mineral Sun Care Fluid SPF 30 23
- Rovectin Anti-Irritant UV Defense Tinted SPF50+ PA+++ 24
- Somethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Comfort Corrector Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 25
- Clarins UV PLUS Anti-Pollution Sunscreen Multi-Protection Tint SPF 50 26
- FANCL Sunguard 50+ Protect UV SPF50+ PA++++ 27
- Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ 28
- Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution Sunscreen SPF 50 29
Overview
What it is
Sunscreen with 17 ingredients
Cool Features
It is vegan and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin
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.
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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
62% match
with the ingredients and function of Sorella Apothecary Quench & Protect Hydrating SPF 30
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan sunscreens that contain. They've got a total of 11 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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Cathy Doll Anti Acne Sun Matte SPF 50 PA++++
61% 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 or parabens. They both contain silicones.
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Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant Tinted SPF 45
61% 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, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $2.98 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 $18.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Ishizawa Labs Shigaisen Yohou Non Chemical Moisturizing UV Cream SPF 50+
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 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
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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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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 $28.51 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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The OMI Brotherhood Verdio UV Barrier Milk 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, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain silicones.
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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Volition Beauty Prismatic Luminizing Shield SPF 50
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 $1.00 more expensive than the original product.
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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 $29.01 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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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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Pudderdåserne Alt-i-en beskyttelse
57% 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.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Grace Face Sun UV Protection Cream SPF 50+
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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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
56% match
with the ingredients and function of Algenist Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
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 $13.60 more expensive than the original product.
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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.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $21.70 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
55% match
with the ingredients and function of La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Body SPF 50
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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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 $19.90 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 $22.51 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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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.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $16.13 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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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.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $8.03 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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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 $9.96 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield SPF 35
53% match
with the ingredients and function of Somethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Comfort Corrector Serum SPF 50+ PA++++
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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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 $10.00 more expensive than the original product.
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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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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 $18.99 more expensive than the original product.
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Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution Sunscreen SPF 50
50% 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 oils or parabens. They both contain silicones.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $8.00 more expensive than the original product.
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