Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Obagi Professional-C® Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF30 Sunscreen versus Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion .
Published on November 22, 2022
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and 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.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
Obagi Professional-C® Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF30 Sunscreen 9 ingredients
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion 32 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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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 😥
At a glance
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Obagi Professional-C® Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF30 Sunscreen 9 ingredients
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion 32 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Obagi Professional-C® Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF30 Sunscreen 9 ingredients
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion 32 ingredients
Water • Glycolic Acid • Arginine • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Squalane • Polysorbate 60 • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isopropyl Palmitate • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Peg-8 Dimethicone • Peg-8 Ricinoleate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Glycerin • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenoxyethanol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ceteareth-20 • Dimethicone • Steareth-2 • Tetrasodium EDTA • Bisabolol • Methylparaben • Ethylparaben • Butylparaben • Propylparaben • Isobutylparaben • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 Professional-C® Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 6.
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion contains this as ingredient number 23.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumObagi Professional-C® Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF30 Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 8.
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion contains this as ingredient number 32.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Obagi Professional-C® Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF30 Sunscreen 9 ingredients
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion 32 ingredients
Usage
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Obagi Professional-C® Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF30 Sunscreen 9 ingredients
Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion 32 ingredients
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