PRODUCT REVIEW

Obagi Vitamin C Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen

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

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Key actives

Ascorbic acid 9.5% - 14.2%Dimethicone 3.9% - 5.9%

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Product summary

We believe that "Obagi - Vitamin C Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: oxybenzone 3.00% (declared), avobenzone 8.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 23.00% - 35.00% and octocrylene 2.79% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.

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The product retails 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.

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.

octocrylene 2.79%

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

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 8%

Irritation risk:

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.

homosalate 23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

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

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation.

Source: Sephora

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

This product can also 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.

ascorbic acid 9.5% - 14.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation.

Source: Sephora

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).

ascorbic acid 9.5% - 14.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Protect skin from the rays that cause premature aging and skin cancer.

Source: Sephora

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

dimethicone 3.9% - 5.9%

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

dimethicone crosspolymer 2% - 3.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface

Anti-oxidation

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

ascorbic acid 9.5% - 14.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

ascorbic acid 9.5% - 14.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

dimethicone 3.9% - 5.9%

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

benzophenone-3 3%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

ascorbic acid 9.5% - 14.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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homosalate 23% - 35%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 8%

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Works for: Sun protection

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.

Ingredient list view

Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Benzophenone-3, Octocrylene, Ascorbic acid, Citrus grandis peel extract, Dimethicone, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Parfum, Octoxynol-10

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SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 70
Key ingredients	ascorbic acid benzophenone-3 +4 more	Common: ascorbic acid benzophenone-3 +3 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract glycerin	Common: ascorbic acid butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil simmondsia chinensis seed oil	Common: ascorbic acid butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +2 more	Common: ascorbic acid butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: retinyl palmitate emblica officinalis fruit extract +3 more	Common: ascorbic acid dimethicone +1 more Other: retinyl palmitate glycerin +2 more	Common: ascorbic acid dimethicone Other: retinyl palmitate copernicia cerifera wax +4 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: avena sativa kernel flour beeswax +2 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cyclopentasiloxane +1 more	Common: homosalate benzophenone-3 +4 more Other: paraffinum liquidum paraffinum liquidum +2 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other:
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? citrus grandis peel extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +9 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +14 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +23 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +20 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +20 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? isododecane Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +16 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Obagi Vitamin C Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen

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Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

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