PRODUCT REVIEW

Obagi TINTED PHYSICAL DEFENSE SPF 50

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.75% - 1.1%Dimethicone 2.6% - 3.2%

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Product summary

We believe that "Obagi - TINTED PHYSICAL DEFENSE SPF 50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be low. 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 102.17A$ in Australia and for 60.00$ in the United States.

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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.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

zinc oxide 14.4%

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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

titanium dioxide 5.8%

Irritation risk:

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

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

iron oxides 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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.

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).

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

Moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

glycerin 3.6% - 4.4%

Irritation risk:

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

polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate 0.7% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Key Actives

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.75% - 1.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

dimethicone 2.6% - 3.2%

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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

sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate 0.75% - 1.1%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 3% - 3.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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zinc oxide 14.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

titanium dioxide 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Cetearyl glucoside, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Bioflavonoids, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Stearic acid, Lauryl glucoside, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan gum, Silica, Alumina, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Disodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides

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WIMJ similarity score		37%	35%	35%	35%	35%	35%	35%	34%	34%	34%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 44	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 40
Key ingredients	caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cetyl dimethicone +2 more	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide +3 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid panthenol +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: beeswax butyloctyl salicylate +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil	Common: glycerin caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: panthenol helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane octyldodecyl neopentanoate	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more Other:
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +15 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	triethanolamine Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +7 more	schisandra chinensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +2 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +38 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +36 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? coconut alkanes Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +16 more

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Obagi TINTED PHYSICAL DEFENSE SPF 50

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