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Environmental Defence Cream Mineral SPF 25

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.

 

£28.50
(£0.57 per ml)
All skin types
Sensitive
In Stock
Environmental Defence Cream Mineral SPF 25
£28.50
(£0.57 per ml)
50ml tube

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“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

STEP 1

After cleansing, toning and moisturising smooth generously onto face and neck as the last step in your morning skincare routine.

Environmental Defence Cream

STEP 2

Use before applying make up to prime skin.

Environmental Defence Cream

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)

FREE delivery for orders over £25

Orders £25 or more

  • Standard service – up to 5 working days – FREE*
  • Priority service – up to 4 working days – £5.25
  • Free returns within 60 days

Orders under £25

  • Standard service – up to 5 working days – £3.75
  • Priority service – up to 4 working days – £5.25
  • Free returns within 60 days

Customer Centre

Need help? Please visit our dedicated Contact Us page for all the ways you can get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Tel: 01983 813913
Email: naturallyactive@lizearle.com

*Free delivery available when you spend £25 or more (excluding delivery and gift vouchers) through lizearle.com and our Customer Centre only. Free delivery is England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland standard delivery only and applies to your entire order. Ordering after 2pm could extend delivery by an extra working day.

**Ordering after 2pm could extend delivery by an extra working day.

 

Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lives up to it name. I’ve had this about 2 week and have used it everyday, including 2 afternoons painting en plein air. The weather has been sunny and very windy!(we are in the Sussex coast ). My skin feels comfortable with it as long as I use serum and moisturiser. I have not burnt so it works. Unlike some other reviewers I quite like the smell. It seems natural to me. Good product. Does what it says. I bought it with a Liz Earle discount so very good value.
Date published: 2023-06-02
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Allergic reaction to the cream I've now tried using Environmental defence cream on afew occasions giving a break between each attempt but I'm having awful breakouts which take days to over a week to recover from. My face and kneck becomes very red and highly blotchy and uncomfortable and I'm getting lots of spots which I'm not prone to.I've checked to make sure it's not other products I use, but it's definitely this. I'm in my 50's and have sensitive skin.
Date published: 2023-05-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Defender cream I love this cream goes on very easily and natural looking. The SP level is a bonus when abroad
Date published: 2023-05-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this cream! I love this cream…I use the super skin moisturiser in the morning then apply this cream over it before applying my make up. It goes on lovely, I like that it’s tinted and my make up looks nicer I think!
Date published: 2023-05-23
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Love it [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Took me a while to like this product. Discovered it applies so much nicer with a beauty blender style sponge, game changer. I love how it applies now gives me a healthy barely there glow and protects my skin.
Date published: 2023-05-21
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Awful! Bought this from Boots on line and started trying to use a few weeks ago. Despite trying various moisturiser under it and none it sits in clumps and does not absorb. The overall effect is patchy and odd . I’m going back to my Clinique city block which is head and shoulders better.
Date published: 2023-05-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great cream. Love it! I absolutely love this cream. When I first saw it was tinted I was a bit sceptical but it rubs in really easily and gives my skin a lovely fresh look and feel. I don't use a foundation so this is perfect. Very light but gives a great protection of SPF 25. I wouldn't be without it now. One tube lasts for ages as you don't need much for an application.
Date published: 2023-05-16
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good cream with effect of foundation I started using this product about 2-3 year ago and I'd usually use it between March and October as I find it enough moisturising and also with the effect of a foundation, so I apply it after cleansing and toning the skin and no need of more make-up - so it's quick and easy for busy moms. Though can make a skin a bit dry sometimes, but not making skin heavy when it gets really warm. Also great that it has SPF 25 so no need to put any additional cream to protect from the sun.
Date published: 2023-05-13
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I have been desperate for something with an Spf and so was very excited when this came out even though it's very expensive for daily use but how can I prevent it forming rolls when I use foundation after?

Asked by: Daisie
Hello, thank you for getting in touch and for your feedback. Here are a few tips that might help make your mineral formula work for you: 1. Make sure you’re applying Environmental Defence Cream after your moisturiser – this will ensure you are protecting your skin’s natural barrier. Allowing the cream to sink in for at least 30 seconds – 1 minute can also make a big difference to how the formula sits on your skin before you apply your foundation. 2. You may find you get a better finish by applying Environmental Defence Cream to your face section by section. Dot generously onto the forehead, nose, cheeks and neck before gently blending with your fingertips one section at a time, ensuring you’re using enough cream to fully protect your skin. If you prefer an all-over approach that’s also okay – whatever works best for you! 3. Be gentle with your application. As our formula is rich in physical UV filters in powder form, over rubbing can cause a pilling effect where the minerals separate and accumulate on your skin. This can make it harder for them to blend in , especially when you’re using the defence cream before make up. 4. Check how much you’re applying – too much can lead to over rubbing and the above pilling effect may occur. We recommend using a grape sized amount to start and then determining if you need a little more or less depending on your particular skin type. We do hope this information helps. Quality and service are at the heart of everything we do, so please do not hesitate to contact our customer centre on 01983 813913 if you require any further assistance. - Liz Earle Beauty Co.
Answered by: LizEarleBeautyCo
Date published: 2022-08-05

Does the Environmental Defence Cream SPF25 provide protection equivalent to regular SPF25 sunscreen - or is it necessary to wear sunscreen as well?

Asked by: Caren
Hello, thank you for getting in touch. Our Environmental defence cream is designed to be perfect for all year round protection. It is a 3-in-1 protection designed for your day to day protection needs as 90% of sun exposure happens in daily life- this include cloud cover- not just sunny days. We recommend reapplying Environmental Defence Cream at least once during a regular day, similar to how you may top up your make up at lunchtime. However on hotter days, or when you know your skin will be more exposed, we recommend reapplying more often while also wearing a wide brim hat. Remember, our formula is designed to protect skin from a range of everyday environmental aggressors, such as UV rays, blue light and pollution, but should not be used to protect skin while sunbathing. If you were intentionally exposing yourself in an environment much stronger than the UK sun, we would always advise a higher SPF specifically designed for Sun protection as opposed to an all round protection product. I do hope this information helps. – Liz Earle Beauty Co.
Answered by: LizEarleBeautyCo
Date published: 2022-07-30
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