17
Shared Ingredients
Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 vs Obagi Sun Shield Matte Cream SPF 50
Comparing Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 versus Obagi Sun Shield Matte Cream SPF 50 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50
vs
Product 2
Obagi Sun Shield Matte Cream SPF 50
16
Unique to Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50
24
Unique to Obagi Sun Shield Matte Cream SPF 50
Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 17 ingredients in common. Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 has 16 unique ingredients while Obagi Sun Shield Matte Cream SPF 50 has 24.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
18 rated
90%
Safe
30 rated
21%
Irritant
29 rated
Based on 30 rated ingredient s
5%
Comedogenic
22 rated
92%
Safe
38 rated
23%
Irritant
35 rated
Based on 38 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (17)
Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateCSIRZinc OxideCSIRChlorphenesinCSIRCitric AcidCSIRDimethiconeCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRGlycerinCSIRHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCSIRPeg-40 StearateCSIRPentylene GlycolCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRPolysorbate 60CSIRSodium PolyacrylateCSIRTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateCSIRWaterCSIRXanthan GumCSIROctinoxateCSIR
1
Ingredients — Unique to Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50
1,2-HexanediolCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRCeteareth-20CSIRCetearyl AlcoholCSIRCyclopentasiloxaneCSIRDimethicone Crosspolymer-3CSIRHydrogenated Palm GlyceridesCSIRMethylisothiazolinoneCSIRPhenyl TrimethiconeCSIRPolysilicone-11CSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRSodium BenzoateCSIRSodium dihydroxycetyl phosphateCSIRSqualaneCSIRStearyl AlcoholCSIRTropoloneCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to Obagi Sun Shield Matte Cream SPF 50
HomosalateCSIRButyloctyl SalicylateCSIRCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRCaprylyl MethiconeCSIRTitanium DioxideCSIRAlcoholCSIRPolyglyceryl-10 PentastearateCSIRGlyceryl StearateCSIRPeg-100 StearateCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRPhysalis Angulata ExtractCSIRLithothamnion Calcareum ExtractCSIRDiatomaceous EarthCSIRMannitolCSIRPolyhydroxystearic AcidCSIRSqualeneCSIRAluminaCSIRStearic AcidCSIRSodium Stearoyl LactylateCSIRZinc SulfateCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRSorbitan IsostearateCSIRTocopherolCSIRVitamin ECSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 better than Obagi Sun Shield Matte Cream SPF 50 for sensitive skin?
By comparing Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 and Sun Shield Matte Cream SPF 50 side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 or Sun Shield Matte Cream SPF 50, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 and Sun Shield Matte Cream SPF 50. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 and Sun Shield Matte Cream SPF 50 share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50 or Sun Shield Matte Cream SPF 50.
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