38
Shared Ingredients
SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 34 vs SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50
Comparing SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 34 versus SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 34
vs
Product 2
SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50
7
Unique to SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 34
7
Unique to SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50
SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 34 has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 34 scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 38 ingredients in common. SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 34 has 7 unique ingredients while SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50 has 7.
Skin Safety Profile
8%
Comedogenic
24 rated
98%
Safe
40 rated
6%
Irritant
35 rated
Based on 40 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 (38)
Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateCSIREthylhexyl SalicylateCSIRZinc OxideCSIRWaterCSIRCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRSilicaCSIRSqualaneCSIRGlycerinCSIRNiacinamideCSIRGlyceryl StearateCSIRPeg-100 StearateCSIRCetearyl AlcoholCSIRPolygonum Aviculare ExtractCSIRPhysalis Angulata ExtractCSIRDunaliella Salina ExtractCSIRUbiquinoneCSIRCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCSIRMelaninCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRTocopherolCSIRHydroxyacetophenoneCSIRBatyl AlcoholCSIRC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRCeteareth-20CSIRPolyhydroxystearic AcidCSIRIsostearic AcidCSIRXanthan GumCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRSorbic AcidCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIROctinoxateCSIROctisalateCSIRKnotgrass extractCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIRVitamin ECSIR
1
Ingredients — Unique to SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 34
2
Ingredients — Unique to SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 34 better than SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50 for sensitive skin?
By comparing Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 34 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, Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 34 or Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 34 and Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 34 and Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50 share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 34 or Total Defense + Repair + SPF 50.
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