Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Obagi Physical Defense Broad-Spectrum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40+ PA++++ versus Obagi Professional-C® Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF30 Sunscreen .
Published on May 02, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Obagi Physical Defense Broad-Spectrum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40+ PA++++ 28 ingredients
Obagi Professional-C® Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF30 Sunscreen 9 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Obagi Physical Defense Broad-Spectrum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40+ PA++++ 28 ingredients
Obagi Professional-C® Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF30 Sunscreen 9 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Obagi Physical Defense Broad-Spectrum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40+ PA++++ 28 ingredients
Obagi Professional-C® Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF30 Sunscreen 9 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 12.8% • Titanium Dioxide 4.5% • Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Propanediol • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Cetearyl Glucoside • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract • Bioflavonoids • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Stearic Acid • Lauryl Glucoside • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Xanthan Gum • Silica • Alumina • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Obagi Physical Defense Broad-Spectrum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Obagi Professional-C® Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 6.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Obagi Physical Defense Broad-Spectrum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40+ PA++++ 28 ingredients
Obagi Professional-C® Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF30 Sunscreen 9 ingredients
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Obagi Physical Defense Broad-Spectrum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40+ PA++++ 28 ingredients
Obagi Professional-C® Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF30 Sunscreen 9 ingredients
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