15
Shared Ingredients
SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50 vs SkinMedica Total Defense and Repair SPF 50
Comparing SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50 versus SkinMedica Total Defense and Repair SPF 50 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50
vs
Product 2
SkinMedica Total Defense and Repair SPF 50
22
Unique to SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50
31
Unique to SkinMedica Total Defense and Repair SPF 50
SkinMedica Total Defense and Repair SPF 50 has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. SkinMedica Total Defense and Repair SPF 50 scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 15 ingredients in common. SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50 has 22 unique ingredients while SkinMedica Total Defense and Repair SPF 50 has 31.
Skin Safety Profile
10%
Comedogenic
20 rated
94%
Safe
32 rated
17%
Irritant
29 rated
Based on 32 rated ingredient s
8%
Comedogenic
24 rated
95%
Safe
41 rated
8%
Irritant
36 rated
Based on 41 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (15)
1
Ingredients — Unique to SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50
Drometrizole TrisiloxaneCSIRPropylene GlycolCSIRTitanium DioxideCSIRAlcohol Denat.CSIRPentylene GlycolCSIRTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic AcidCSIRDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateCSIRTriethanolamineCSIRBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineCSIRStearic AcidCSIRPotassium Cetyl PhosphateCSIRSodium Cocoyl SarcosinateCSIRPalmitic AcidCSIRTromethamineCSIRCarbomerCSIRCetyl AlcoholCSIRButyrospermum Parkii Seedcake ExtractCSIRRosa Damascena ExtractCSIRAluminum HydroxideCSIRMexoryl XLCSIRUvinul A PlusCSIRTinosorb SCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to SkinMedica Total Defense and Repair SPF 50
HomosalateCSIREthylhexyl SalicylateCSIRZinc OxideCSIRCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRSilicaCSIRSqualaneCSIRNiacinamideCSIRCetearyl AlcoholCSIRPolygonum Aviculare ExtractCSIRPhysalis Angulata ExtractCSIRDunaliella Salina ExtractCSIRUbiquinoneCSIRCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCSIRTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp ExtractCSIRBetaineCSIRMelaninCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRHydroxyacetophenoneCSIRBatyl AlcoholCSIRC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCSIRPanthenolCSIRCeteareth-20CSIRPolyhydroxystearic AcidCSIRIsostearic AcidCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRAminomethyl PropanolCSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRSorbic AcidCSIROctisalateCSIRKnotgrass extractCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50 better than SkinMedica Total Defense and Repair SPF 50 for sensitive skin?
By comparing Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50 and Total Defense and Repair 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, Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50 or Total Defense and Repair SPF 50, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50 and Total Defense and Repair SPF 50. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50 and Total Defense and Repair SPF 50 share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50 or Total Defense and Repair SPF 50.
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