TOTAL DEFENSE AND REPAIR SPF 34
Sunscreen

TOTAL DEFENSE AND REPAIR SPF 34

SkinMedica4w ago
40Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
68% Natural33% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Aminomethyl Propanol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.6 — Optimal
6.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.6
Active ingredients: Niacinamide
Niacinamide at pH 6.6: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7

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 Octinoxate
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

68% natural32% synthetic
27 natural 13 synthetic

Based on 40 ingredients analyzed. 68% natural and 32% synthetic.

UV filters2 filters
TypeHybrid (mineral + chemical)
Preservatives3 preservatives
Silicones1 silicone

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity10:Zinc Oxide, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, Ubiquinone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta... +2 more
skin conditioning9:Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Betaine, Batyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate... +1 more
humectant5:Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Betaine, Butylene Glycol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Light silky liquid that dries down to a smooth, non-greasy finish
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.