Obagi Nu-Derm Sunfader Versus The Ordinary "Buffet"

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Obagi Nu-Derm Sunfader versus The Ordinary "Buffet" .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on September 20, 2022

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or silicones

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Obagi Nu-Derm Sunfader

The Ordinary "Buffet"

Facial Treatment American Brand United States

Serum Canadian Brand Canada

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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Obagi Nu-Derm Sunfader 17 ingredients

The Ordinary "Buffet" 51 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Obagi Nu-Derm Sunfader 17 ingredients

The Ordinary "Buffet" 51 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (3)

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (3)

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Scar Healing

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Obagi Nu-Derm Sunfader 17 ingredients

The Ordinary "Buffet" 51 ingredients

Hydroquinone • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Benzophenone-3 • Ascorbic Acid • BHA • Butylparaben • Cetyl Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Glycerin • Methylparaben • Propylparaben • Saponins • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • Sodium Metabisulfite • Stearyl Alcohol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Water

Water • Glycerin • Lactococcus Ferment Lysate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Pentapeptide-18 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 • Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate • Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Allantoin • Glycine • Alanine • Serine • Valine • Isoleucine • Proline • Threonine • Histidine • Phenylalanine • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • Trehalose • Fructose • Glucose • Maltose • Urea • Sodium PCA • PCA • Sodium Lactate • Citric Acid • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Butylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Acacia Senegal Gum • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Polysorbate 20 • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Ethoxydiglycol • Sodium Benzoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Obagi Nu-Derm Sunfader contains this as ingredient number 9.

The Ordinary "Buffet" contains this as ingredient number 2.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Obagi Nu-Derm Sunfader contains this as ingredient number 17.

The Ordinary "Buffet" contains this as ingredient number 1.

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