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Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Obagi

Obagi - Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50
SPF50
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Sun protection
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

100 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

LOW

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

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

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
Summary
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays
Organic filters
Ingredient
UVB
UVA II
UVA I
Stability
homosalate
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
ethylhexyl salicylate
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
Non-organic (mineral) filters
Ingredient
UVB
UVA II
UVA I
Stability
zinc oxide
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meets threshold
meets threshold
meets threshold
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What does the product description say?
"UV rays have the power to damage collagen and elastin in the skin causing fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots and burns."
From: SkincareRX

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Helps prevent hyperpigmentation through sun protection
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can be helpful for moisturization, but will not get the job done on its own. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin, but can't reduce water loss over time. Could use another product on top to "seal in" moisture
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
caprylyl glycol
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
c15-19 alkane
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-aging

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promise
What does the product description say?
"Wearing a daily sun protection product such as Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 can help prevent this damage so you avoid these signs of aging."
From: SkincareRX

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
homosalate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
hydroxyacetophenone
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
disodium edta
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 homosalate 10% A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
2 octisalate 5% Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
3 zinc oxide 16.5% 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
4 . ingredients: The ingredient is not recognized
5 water (aqua Plain old water
6 c15-19 alkane Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
7 , octyldodecyl chloride, The ingredient is not recognized
8 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
9 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
10 hydroxyacetophenone Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives
11 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
12 1,2-hexanediol A preservative
13 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
14 , sodium The ingredient is not recognized
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Scientific Sources

  • Opinion on Homosalate - Scientific Committee on Consumer Products
  • 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
  • ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
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