Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47
Product Analysis Summary
Contains Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.
Formulation Analysis
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| Ingredient Name | Safety Profile | Functionality |
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| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk | ||
| C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
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| S 2 Safety: Low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 comedogenic?
Appears Non-Comedogenic Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 33 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.
Is SkinMedica a good skincare brand?
SkinMedica is a US clinical skincare brand founded in 1999. It is known for physician‑developed anti‑aging and corrective formulations, including TNS Essential Serum, growth factor serums, and retinol products. SkinMedica makes products such as Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about SkinMedica.
Is SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 safe for sensitive skin?
Use with Caution Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 1 potential irritant including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.
Does SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 clog pores?
Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 33 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.
Who makes SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47?
This product is from SkinMedica. See more products from SkinMedica.
What are the ingredients in SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47?
Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 contains 33 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/dimethicone" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Dimethicone</a>, <a href="/ingredient/hyaluronic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Hyaluronic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/niacinamide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Niacinamide</a>, <a href="/ingredient/tocopherol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Tocopherol</a> and <a href="/ingredient/ethylhexyl-methoxycinnamate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.
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