Clinique Superdefense Daily Defense Moisturizer SPF 20 - Very Dry To Dry Combination by Clinique for Unisex
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 20 · 2 UV filters · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Inclusive of antioxidants and uva/uvb protection, in a light, silky formula that helps prevent the first signs of.”
The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
MoisturizingHydrolyzed jojoba estersNot delivered
“Very Dry To Dry Combination by Clinique for Unisex”
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Alcohol denat.~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Water~11–17%
Parfum~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateBenzyl salicylate~2.3–3.5%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalBenzophenone-3~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
More about Benzophenone-3Limonene~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeLinalool~0.8–1.25%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeGeraniol~0.4–0.95%
Coumarin~0.35–0.85%
Propylene glycol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCitral~0.2–0.8%
Isoeugenol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Methyl 2-octynoate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.3–0.7%
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAcrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Hydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersCi 60730~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~0.1–0.35%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.25%
Ci 17200~0.05–0.25%
Ci 42053~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Alcohol denat., Water, Parfum, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Benzyl salicylate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzophenone-3, Limonene, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Coumarin, Propylene glycol, Citral, Isoeugenol, Methyl 2-octynoate, Bht, Benzyl alcohol, Acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, Disodium edta, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Unknown, Ci 60730, Unknown, Ci 42090, Unknown, Ci 19140, Ci 17200, Unknown, Ci 42053
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| CliniqueSuperdefense Daily Defense Moisturizer SPF 20 - Very Dry To Dry Combination by Clinique for UnisexYOUR PRODUCT | Trinny LondonBFF SPF 30 CREAM | La Roche-PosayMelt-In Sunscreen Milk SPF 60 | NiveaKids Protect & Care Sun Lotion SPF 50+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | — | — | $28.48 | $5.35 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine Pca | Avobenzone | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 20 | SPF 30 | SPF 60 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Clinicians Complex Total Sun Protection SPF 30+Novaclear Urban Sunblock SPF50+ Sensitive Skin
Product summary
"Clinique - Superdefense Daily Defense Moisturizer SPF 20 - Very Dry To Dry Combination by Clinique for Unisex" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 1.80% - 2.70% and octinoxate 3.70% - 5.60%.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 116.26A$ in Australia and for 58.52$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3On Photostability of Oxybenzonecore.ac.uk
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- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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