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Obagi Obagi360 Hydrafactor Broad Spectrum SPF30 High Protection Cream

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Sun protection
Anti-oxidation
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Ubiquinone 0.15% - 0.3%Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6.1% - 7.4%

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Product summary

We assess that "Obagi - Obagi360 Hydrafactor Broad Spectrum SPF30 High Protection Cream" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 3.20% - 3.90%, avobenzone 1.70% - 2.10%, butyloctyl salicylate 1.70% - 2.10%, octinoxate 6.10% - 7.40% and octisalate 3.60% - 4.50%.

Irritation risk

This sunscreen contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. 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.

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The product retails for 56.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.7% - 2.1%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

benzophenone-3 3.2% - 3.9%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

butyloctyl salicylate 1.7% - 2.1%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

ubiquinone 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Obagi360 Hydrafactor Broad Spectrum SPF30 High Protection Cream

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

ubiquinone 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

sodium hyaluronate 0.1% - 0.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 2.1% - 2.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

ubiquinone 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

ubiquinone 0.15% - 0.3%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6.1% - 7.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6.1% - 7.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

benzophenone-3 3.2% - 3.9%

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Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

sorbitan oleate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6.1% - 7.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 4.3% - 5.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Benzophenone-3, Glycerin, Butyloctyl salicylate, Polysorbate 20, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Maltodextrin, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrolyzed caesalpinia spinosa gum, Sorbitan oleate, Eperua falcata bark extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Pichia/resveratrol ferment extract, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, Ubiquinone, Sodium hyaluronate, Disodium edta

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WIMJ similarity score		41%	41%	39%	38%	38%	38%	38%	37%	37%	36%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 45	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate panthenol +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: acetyl glucosamine cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +5 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine carnosine +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin Other: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +16 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more	taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract Has skin benefit? aristotelia chilensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract Has skin benefit? aristotelia chilensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +36 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? acetyl glucosamine Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Obagi Obagi360 Hydrafactor Broad Spectrum SPF30 High Protection Cream

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Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

Price

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

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