19
Shared Ingredients
SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 vs SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50
Comparing SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 versus SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47
vs
Product 2
SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50
14
Unique to SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47
26
Unique to SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50
SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50 scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 19 ingredients in common. SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 has 14 unique ingredients while SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50 has 26.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
19 rated
96%
Safe
28 rated
15%
Irritant
26 rated
Based on 28 rated ingredient s
10%
Comedogenic
21 rated
95%
Safe
38 rated
9%
Irritant
33 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 (19)
NiacinamideCSIRTocopherolCSIREthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateCSIRZinc OxideCSIRWaterCSIRGlycerinCSIRCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCSIRPolygonum Aviculare ExtractCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRSorbic AcidCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRVitamin ECSIROctinoxateCSIRKnotgrass extractCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIR
1
Ingredients — Unique to SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47
DimethiconeCSIRHyaluronic AcidCSIRCyclopentasiloxaneCSIROleth-3 PhosphateCSIROctyldodecyl NeopentanoateCSIRHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCSIRSodium HyaluronateCSIRPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeCSIRTriethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl DimethiconeCSIRTriethoxycaprylylsilaneCSIRPolyisobuteneCSIRPeg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut EtherCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIRCitric AcidCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50
HomosalateCSIREthylhexyl SalicylateCSIRCamellia Sinensis ExtractCSIRUnspecified form of vitamin cCSIRCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRButyloctyl SalicylateCSIRStyrene/Acrylates CopolymerCSIRSilicaCSIRGlyceryl StearateCSIRPeg-100 StearateCSIRCetearyl AlcoholCSIRSqualaneCSIRPhysalis Angulata ExtractCSIRDunaliella Salina ExtractCSIRUbiquinoneCSIRMelaninCSIRHydroxyacetophenoneCSIRBatyl AlcoholCSIRC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCSIRCeteareth-20CSIRPolyhydroxystearic AcidCSIRIsostearic AcidCSIRAcrylates CopolymerCSIRXanthan GumCSIROctisalateCSIRTea extractCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 better than SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50 for sensitive skin?
By comparing Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 and Total Defense + 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, Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 or Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 and Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 and Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50 share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 or Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50.
Popular Skincare Comparisons
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser vs La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser
Compare
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% vs The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum
Compare
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream vs Tatcha The Water Cream
Compare
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA vs Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Serum
Compare
Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence vs Beauty of Joseon Repair Serum
Compare
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice & Probiotics vs Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+
Compare