Professional-C Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen
Sunscreen

Professional-C Suncare Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen

Obagi Medical
11Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
27% Natural64% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.0 — Suboptimal
5.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.0
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5: likely ineffective — above 4
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeNot compliant
Contains Active: Avobenzone Homosalate
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

27% natural64% synthetic
3 natural 1 unknown 7 synthetic

Based on 11 ingredients analyzed. 27% natural, 9% unknown and 64% synthetic.

UV filters4 filters
TypeChemical
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones2 silicones

Functions Overview (12)

oil-soluble uvb uv filter with peak absorption ~307 nm; functions as a solubilizer for avobenzone in oil-phase formulation1:Octisalate
improving avobenzone physical stability and prolonging uva coverage1:Octisalate
broad-spectrum uva filter (340-400nm)1:Avobenzone

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Light silky liquid that dries down to a smooth, non-greasy finish
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Natural finish — neither matte nor dewy

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Powder-like dry finish typical of "soft focus" pore-blurring primers.