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Environmental Defence Cream Mineral SPF 25 50ml

About this cream

Primes and protects for visibly healthy-looking skin. Our easily absorbed lightweight cream is formulated with naturally derived mineral UV filters and antioxidant plant extracts to help protect your skin from the elements and prime it for the day ahead.

 

Our non-comedogenic formula delivers SPF 25 broad spectrum protection from UVA and UVB rays, blue light and pollution while enhancing skin's natural defence barrier.

 

Enriched with a priming, light reflecting pigment that blends with all skin tones, plus blueberry seed oil, lingonberry seed oil and shea butter, skin is left looking healthy and luminous.

 

Was £30.00 , is £21.00
(£0.42 per ml)
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Environmental Defence Cream Mineral SPF 25 50ml
Was £30.00 , is £21.00
(£0.42 per ml)
50ml tube

“Great. The cream is very light, goes on smoothly and blends in well. It’s nice to know it is giving protection as well.”

Sandy, North Yorkshire

Why you will love this

  • Delivers broad spectrum UVA + UVB protection
  • Guards against pollution and blue light
  • Helps to enhances skin’s natural defence barrier
  • Pigmented to blend well with all skin tones
  • Cruelty free and certified under the Leaping Bunny Program
  • For all skin types, including sensitive

Cleanse & Polish The Results

Blueberry Seed Oil

BLUEBERRY SEED OIL
(Vaccinium myrtillus)

High in potent antioxidants, we use blueberry seed oil in our Environmental Defence Cream SPF 25, as it helps the cream work as a natural shield against blue light. Thanks to its high fatty acid composition, it also supports skin’s natural moisture barrier, resulting in hydrated and nourished skin. Sustainably sourced and produced; we extract this ingredient from 100% upcycled blueberries – a waste product of the juice production industry.

Lingonberry Seed Oil

LINGONBERRY SEED OIL
(Vaccinium vitis-idaea)

Known to be a powerful antioxidant with a reputation as a health-promoting superfruit, we use lingonberry seed oil in our Environmental Defence Cream SPF 25, as it helps the cream work as a natural shield against blue light. This botanical is also known for its conditioning properties and for helping boost skin’s natural moisture barrier. We source these wild self-sustainable berries from Finland and Sweden.

Shea Butter

SHEA BUTTER
(Butyrospermum parkii)

Renowned for its excellent emollient properties and ability to help improve the barrier function of the skin, we source our shea butter from West Africa, where the pulp of the fruit is removed to reveal the kernel, which is boiled and dried in the sun before being shelled for pressing.

Aqua (water), Zinc oxide (nano), Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Shea butter ethyl esters, Cetearyl alcohol, Titanium dioxide (nano), Vaccinium myrtillus (blueberry) seed oil, Coco-caprylate, Diheptyl succinate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Vaccinium VitisIdaea Seed Oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Echinacea purpurea extract, Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, Cetearyl glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Aluminum stearate, Alumina, Isostearic acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Sodium glycerophosphate, Citric acid, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, CI 77491 (iron oxides), CI 77492 (iron oxides), CI 77499 (iron oxides), CI 77891 (titanium dioxide), Glycine soja (soybean) oil.

Recyclable tube made using 55% recycled materials
With sustainably sourced shea butter in partnership with the Global Shea Alliance
We're certified under the Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny Program

UK (INC CHANNEL ISLANDS)

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Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great coverage I bought this to use daily, the tint in it is great but I do find it a little sticky (like sun cream). It's smells great and really nice application.
Date published: 2022-07-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lovely Product I use this most days when I am staying home doing chores or nipping to the shops. On Gardening or Long Days out I use a higher SPF which works for me. It has a lovely texture to it and leaves my face with a subtle glow . I find just a tiny bit of concealer is all I need to complete my look. A fabulous mineral SPF product.
Date published: 2022-07-23
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great protection Bought this previously & now bought another for when I run out of the first tube
Date published: 2022-07-21
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good tone I got this 2 weeks ago and have used it a few time, although it tones my skin really well, I find it is like running water when you dispense it, finding putting on back of one hand and distributing by tapping fingers into this and then fanning onto places I feel need some time etc. It stays out even in this heatwave at moment. Slight transfer into face mask, but not drastic. Overall performance is fine but feel the consistency needs addressing.
Date published: 2022-07-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing! I nearly didn't buy this as it seems a bit if a Marmite product from reading other reviews but I'm so glad I did. I have actually ditched my normal foundation now and just wear this, for the first time in ages I look alive and glowing. I've only been using it for 4 days but I do think it goes on better over the Light moisturiser rather than superskin but not thoroughly tested yet. Try it!
Date published: 2022-07-18
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Don’t buy if you’re pale. I’m rather pale and it makes me my face look orange.
Date published: 2022-07-17
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Not the best This cream smears as it goes on and takes considerable time to be absorbed. It is also a rather strange colour and leaves my skin looking somewhat blue/white. Not my favourite Liz Earle product.
Date published: 2022-07-13
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good protection for skin I like the protection and the consistency is good but perhaps a smaller hole in the tube as I don't mean to squeeze as much out.
Date published: 2022-07-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this! I absolutely love this! It leaves a lovely finish on my skin which lasts all day. I have oily skin and normally by around midday my skin is all shiny and greasy, but not with this wonderful product! I'm made up with it, thank you Liz Earle!
Date published: 2022-07-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use I buy this to use on make up free days when the sun isn’t too bright. I find that as well as offering some protection which helps keeping my rosacea under control, it evens out my skin appearance so that I can just add a pop of blusher if I want to.
Date published: 2022-07-07
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Disappointed I love all the Liz Earle products I have bought previously this one not so much.I was hoping for something easy to apply,but this product is thick and needs a lot of rubbing in and it feels heavy which is not what you need in the summer months,so I’ve gone back to the product I used before.
Date published: 2022-07-06
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Not Nice I bought this cream to protect my skin and also give me some colour as it's Tinted. Really thick texture and didn't soak into my skin nicely. I had to tissue some of it off . Felt sticky . I wouldnt recommend it Sorry .
Date published: 2022-07-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic product I use this everyday. It goes on beautifully, my skin looks healthy and glowing. The SPF factor is not too high which allows some tanning to occur. Why would you want to block out the sun’s rays completely for your normal day to day routine. The SPF is perfect. This is a miracle product and I love it. Some people are never happy.
Date published: 2022-06-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Liz Earle Environmental Defence Cream 25SPF I have used this product before and am very happy with it, I find it very easy to apply and it works for me. I would like to know why you have not sent me the remainder of my order.
Date published: 2022-06-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love to use I have bought various items from Liz Earle over many years especially hot cloth cleanser and toner, wouldn't be without them
Date published: 2022-06-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Light Purchased as a gift for my sister who is delighted with it! It is very light, absorbs well so not much needed and she loves the tint.
Date published: 2022-06-22
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Quite dark I like a tinted moisturiser but this is a bit darker than I expected and rubs off quite easily so I'm worried about getting it everywhere and it looks like I have foundation on. Otherwise I like the feel and quality of the cream.
Date published: 2022-06-21
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Not suitable for dark / tanned skin Pretty disappointed with this one as it leaves a chalky paste. I’m mixed race so have dark skin & normally don’t have any problems with sun cream on my face but this one just doesn’t rub in at all & l have tried using a smaller amount.
Date published: 2022-06-20
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Not a nice feeling Had high hopes for this SPF cream, struggling to find one that does feel lardy, very hard to rub in and almost felt solid, big shame
Date published: 2022-06-18
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Lovely idea but odd texture and horrible smell. I recently purchased superskin day and night cream, skin tonic and cleanser direct from Liz Earle website. These products all smell gorgeous and my skin has been amazing since using them for around a month. I purchased the spf after realising that the day cream didn't include any. I was expecting the same excellent quality and gorgeous smell. I was disappointed to find that the texture was odd and seemed to move over my skin rather than sink in. The smell is really unpleasant and takes away the amazing smell of previously used day cream. Unfortunately I purchased this in store with birthday money on a weekend away. Had I purchased directly from website I would be asking for a refund. SPF included in the day cream would be a much better option.
Date published: 2022-06-17
Rated 2 out of 5 by from The tint doesn’t work for me I foolishly bought this without realising it was tinted. It says “tinted to blend with all skin tones” but I don’t think that’s accurate - the tint is pale and pink-ish. I’m a white person with pretty light skin but this doesn’t suit me at all. The pink tone of this product makes any uncovered bits of my face look weirdly yellow (eg. the skin immediately around my eyes - definitely not a good look!)
Date published: 2022-06-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best tinted mineral sunscreen i’ve found Pros: No white cast - natural tinted with luminous finish Feels secure on the face - dries down well Compact packaging Light coverage not cakey foundation feel Pairs well with other LE skincare Truly natural ingredients Cons: Will not work for dark skin I don’t think Has pink undertones (not strictly universal) Very expensive full price I think this would be quite drying without a moisturiser underneath Takes a while to rub in and remove streaks (I am skin shade NC25). I was a die hard Soleil Toujours Mineral Glow user and this is the closest i’ve found since ST was discontinued
Date published: 2022-06-12
Rated 4 out of 5 by from So far, so good I’ve learned from previous reviews and used a light touch to apply this cream and the finish is lovely. It’s principle use is as a sunscreen and as yet I haven’t had the weather, we shall see.
Date published: 2022-06-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lovely Light Cream Bought this cream not really knowing what to expect but liked the idea of SPF protection. I have used it for over a month now and really love it. It works well under foundation and overall the appearance of my skin is better. Will buy again.
Date published: 2022-06-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it I have bought it twice now and love it, not sure what else I can write.
Date published: 2022-06-09
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Really great cream The cream feels lovely on my skin and has a very attractive shimmer. Would recommend. I have very sensitive skin and it has been fine .
Date published: 2022-06-06
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Environmental defense Nice soft cream with a tint, would prefer a slightly darker tint to skin but blends in well.
Date published: 2022-06-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great product I recently bought this cream and I am very happy with it. It is easy to apply and does not have any smell. I definitely recommend this product.
Date published: 2022-05-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Environmental defence cream Second purchase of the environmental cream does what is says on the tube. Work on my allotment most days and this keeps me protected from the elements. Like it because it has a mineral sunscreen. Excellent product.
Date published: 2022-05-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Feels great on skin This is my 2nd tube, I really like how it smooths over my skin giving a lovely protective base either on it’s own or under foundation
Date published: 2022-05-18
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Hi, is this suitable for young skin, 12 years? I'm looking for an SPF product for my daughter, many thanks.

Asked by: Lulu9
Hi, thanks for getting in touch. Whilst all our formulations are made as mild and gentle as possible, when choosing an SPF for someone of this age group, we would recommend opting for one which has been specifically formulated for those with younger skin. We hope this helps - The Customer Care Centre
Answered by: LizEarleBeautyCo
Date published: 2024-02-08

Why does this product( the environmental defence cream) need moisturiser on first ? I just want to put moisturiser on that has SPF in it - every other company seems to manage this. 

Asked by: Micah
Hi, thanks for getting in touch. As our moisturisers can be used both morning and evening, we have chosen not to include SPF as this is not required in the evening. We would recommend applying this after your moisturiser to ensure your skin is fully mosturised so the product melts nicely into the skin. We hope this information helps - The Customer Care Centre Team
Answered by: LizEarleBeautyCo
Date published: 2024-02-08

Is this product pregnancy safe? 

Asked by: Flo329
Hi, thanks for getting in touch. We can confirm that all our products have been safety assessed to ensure they are safe for intended use, which includes use during pregnancy – however, if you have any specific questions or concerns, please speak to your GP or midwife. We hope this information helps - The Liz Earle Customer Care Centre Team
Answered by: LizEarleBeautyCo
Date published: 2024-02-08

Do you have any plans to have a similar product with a higher sun factor like a spf 50?

Asked by: The henster
Yes
Answered by: Eileen28
Date published: 2024-02-08

Is it vegan? 

Asked by: LollyM99
I would assume all Liz Earle’s produce is vegan. 
Answered by: Annie C
Date published: 2024-02-08

 Does this need makeup removal?

Asked by: Gloria Qin
Hi, thanks for getting in touch. You shouldn't need to use a separate makeup remover to remove our Environmental Defence Cream, this should be easily removed, in the evening with your usual cleanser. We hope this information helps - The Liz Earle Beauty Co. Team
Answered by: LizEarleBeautyCo
Date published: 2024-02-08

Is the environmental defence cream slightly tinted. I hoped it would give a little coverage to be able to leave off foundation. 

Asked by: Deb58
Hi, thanks for getting in touch. Suitable for all skin types and tones, our Environmental Defence Cream has been developed with a naturally derived tinted pigment that blends well with all skin tones in order to dispel any pale cast on skin. The also makes a great primer for makeup. I hope this information helps however, should you require any further assistance with this, please contact our Customer Centre by emailing naturallyactive@lizearel.com - The Liz Earle Beauty Co. Team
Answered by: LizEarleBeautyCo
Date published: 2024-02-08

Is it possible to buy small samples of this product to try before I commit to the larger size?

Asked by: Sarsk
Hi there, thanks for getting in touch. I am sorry but we don't currently have any sample sizes of our Environmental Defence Cream available, however, we do offer an amazing 60 day returns policy - even after you've tried the product. We do hope this helps! - The Liz Earle Beauty Co. Team
Answered by: LizEarleBeautyCo
Date published: 2024-02-08
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