PRODUCT REVIEW
Obagi Nu-Derm Physical UV, Broad Spectrum SPF 32 Sunscreen Lotion
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
18.5%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
With a 30-year legacy of science and innovation, Obagi has led transformative research that has met the needs of every skin tone and type.
Anti-aging
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Enriched with special moisturizers for healthier looking skin.
beeswax
22% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
dimethicone
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
cetyl dimethicone
4.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
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Anti-oxidation
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
1.5% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
tocopheryl acetate
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
1.5% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
isopropyl palmitate
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
dimethicone
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
dimethicone
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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Potential irritants
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
1.5% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
isopropyl palmitate
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
All ingredients
beeswax
22% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
butylene glycol
5.1% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
cetyl dimethicone
4.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
Show more
Ingredient list view
Beeswax, Butylene glycol, Cetyl dimethicone, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Dimethicone, Disodium edta, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Ethylhexyl stearate, Glycereth-26, Hydrogenated castor oil, Isopropyl palmitate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium chloride, Tocopheryl acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water, Zinc oxide, Beeswax, Butylene glycol, Cetyl dimethicone, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Dimethicone, Disodium edta, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Ethylhexyl stearate, Glycereth-26, Hydrogenated castor oil, Isopropyl palmitate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium chloride, Tocopheryl acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water
Sources
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Therapeutic Potential of Polyphenols from Epilobium Angustifolium (Fireweed): Polyphenols from Fireweed
- Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics
- Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production
- Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearate
- A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods