Obagi • Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50 • Sunscreen

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wf on 4/30/2013 9:38:00 AM more reviews by wf

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I have really, really sensitive skin. Pretty much all chemical sunscreens make my face feel burnt and irritated. This is a really good sunscreen and compared to other mineral-types, goes on incredible well. It does sort of seem drying at times, which is why I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars, but I think there is something in the sunscreen to keep it from being waxy ( so that the face appears matte after you put it on) and I think this might be the cause of the feeling of drying.

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MackMack on 4/7/2013 5:13:00 AM more reviews by MackMack

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This is a fantastic high protection sunscreen with a matte finish. I use it daily under my make up. There is no white shadowy residue after application and is non-greasy. I have pale skin and live in sunny Australia- I absolutely guarantee this product and tried just about every sunscreen known to man. This is the BEST!

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cameobear on 3/22/2013 3:04:00 PM more reviews by cameobear

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Previous to this, my favorite sunscreen was Neutrogena Pure and Free, which is about $10 for 1.4 ounces; with that in mind, the price of this didn't bother me (I paid $30 on amazon), since its twice as much product, for not too much extra; and trust me, the extra quality is worth the extra $10 or so.

I'm obsessed with skincare, but I really HATE most facial sunscreens; they usually sting my face/and or eyes, cause rashes or breakouts, and are really shiny and greasy. What I liked about the Neutrogena sunscreen is that it has a high SPF, is VERY gentle, and VERY matte! Matte is a must as I have oily skin. The only things I didn't like about that sunscreen are the runny consistency, which made application difficult, and the horrid white cast it left without makeup.

This sunscreen is a thicker, creamy formula, that doesn't leave a white residue at all, and is just as matte! It also has a high spf, and lots of zinc, which is really great for your skin in addition to blocking the sun. It has lots of silicone in it, which in some products makes me break out, but I haven't had any issues so far. Additionally, it kinda acts like a primer thanks to all those silicons!

The one downside is I occasionally do get a bit of balling up when I put makeup over it; it's usually pretty minor, still kind of annoying! But this is the best sunscreen I've found thus far, so I'll stick with it.

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FoxW on 3/7/2013 3:13:00 PM more reviews by FoxW

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Along with the Obagi Skin Health Sunblock SPF 35, this is one of my favorite sunblock! It has a matte finish on the skin, which works perfect for my combination skin! If you hate the feel of most sunblock due to the greasy texture or funky smell, you might want to give this one a try! Sure, it is pricy, but you can find a much reasonable price on Amazon. Sunblock is such an important part of anti-aging, so don't be cheap on your skin, ladies!

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Pookie0987 on 2/10/2013 12:23:00 PM more reviews by Pookie0987

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I love this sunscreen. After having skin cancer removed I was told by my doctor to use a sunscreen with zinc in it. I normally hate sunscreen as my face is very oily to begin with. I love this stuff. For some reason it seems to dry up the oil and I don't break out from it. I can sit on the beach for hours with this sunscreen on and my skin looks great. I don't find it too drying, it just keeps my skin matte and burn free. The only down sides are the price, although I found it fairly cheap on amazon and if you are going under the water, you look a little white and slimy when you come up.

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*TOP REVIEWER* lollsazz on 1/12/2013 6:38:00 AM more reviews by lollsazz

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Other    

I completely agree with the review under me - zink is a very good ingredient for calming down the skin and fighting bacterial infections too. It is an ingredient that I would definitely recommend to people with rosacea.
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I like this because it, as said, has a lot of zink, because of the high SPF, because it isn't fragranced. I have dry skin, but use this because the foundation I wear is quite moisturizing and this prevents my face from looking oily during the day. This goes on matte, but I haven't noticed it causing any tightness. I have light skin (NC15 right now) and haven't noticed any flashback in photos taken with flash.
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There are a couple of cons to this though. Although this sunscreen is very fluid, it's also dry in a way: when you apply it you need to work fast and not rub this too much because it then rolls up in small balls. Because of the same reason, this sometimes leaves dried white streaks on the face, and you may have to use a moisturizer on top of this to even everything out. For those who like their cosmetics to be an all-in-one thing, this may not be the best choice (since you may need to carry a moisturizer around to even this out). For those who don't know this: moisturizer is supposed to be applied over the sunscreen.
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I still really like this product as it has good ingredients, good sun protection and I don't mind some extra steps in my morning routine. I just feel that this won't get as much use when I'm not applying makeup on top because of those white streaks and balling up. I also like sunscreen to be waterproof, and this absolutely isn't.
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If you have dry skin and want a moisturizing sunscreen, it may be worth checking out Banana Boat's Baby Tear-Free sunscreen. It's something I think is better for the winter though. Very nicely priced. See reviews here:
http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=82744/Baby-Tear-Free-SPF-50/Banana-Boat/Sunscreen

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lukasalberto on 12/6/2012 7:58:00 AM more reviews by lukasalberto

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brown, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I'm a 20 year old male, with combination skin and rosacea.

This sunscreen works great for me. It has a significant amount of zinc and it's very light. Even on summer it behaves very well. I'll admit it could be even more mattifying during hot days, especially in the T-zone, but considering the amount of zinc, the great protection and the absence of alcohol or any absorbing powders (silica, talc, etc.) it looks pretty good, leaving skin semi-matte. It applies easily, never feels heavy and never bothers my rosacea. I don't think it's much for water resistance though (I haven't tested using it while at the beach, pool, etc), but I use it as my daily sunscreen so it's not a problem for me; I actually like that it is easy to remove.

It doesn't leave a white cast on me, but I'm fairly caucasian (Fitzpatrick type II-III); it just seems to disappear but at the same time make your skin look better.

Since I started using this my rosacea seems calmer (which zinc by itself can help with) and my skin tone seems more even. It has passed the new FDA regulation and Obagi claims it has a PPD of 16.73. It has a fair amount of zinc, which usually means good UVA protection.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Tindra78 on 11/22/2012 6:24:00 PM more reviews by Tindra78

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This has been hard to review, cause we have winter right now and this sunscreen is REALLY dry and matte... My face is always unbalanced in some way, either I have bumps or my face is overdried cause of the treatments... I treat my acne with Retinol (A-vitamin) and benzoyl peroxid, from the doctor.


BUT I also have a lot of hyperpigmentation/melasma, so i HAVE TO use high sunscreen during the whole year. For 2 months I've used the Elta Md Clear spf 46, and I absolutely LOVE, LOVE it!!!!!!! It hydrates, protects and gives a slight glow....And no breakouts!!!!!!!!! But I usually have to powder a little before i walk out the door, to avoid that typical "mineral look" (even if it's very slight).


Now I wanted something mattifying, so I bought this! But it's too drying to be able to even try for one week right now... In some way it reminds of Peter thomas roth's sunscreen, The Uber Dry.... So I like the matte look you get, but not the tight feeling, and not being able to smile... :(


I could use one moisturizer under this, but the thing is that I prefer only one layer of "creams" on the face....cause of my acne-issues, I'm a little "allergic" to many layers.....


One more thing; I used this for 3 days some week ago, but at the same weekend I tried out a new foundation (Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation). After that weekend I had enormous awful cystic acne on my face! They were SO big and awful, that i hardly wanted to go out! So now I don't know what made this breakout, if it was the foundation, the Obagi or the combination of those two....


So when I get my curriage back, I'll try this out again for some week/weeks to se how it works, but that will be when the weather gets warmer..... :)


(I'm usually sensitive to silicones - they easily break me out. And now I discovered that the matte look is a result of a TON of silicones in this product; there are many of them, and they are not all in the end of the ingredient list! CETEARYL ALCOHOL is also the third ingredient and this is HIGHLY COMEDOGENIC!!)

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*TOP REVIEWER* wickedcoolmama on 8/24/2012 5:36:00 PM more reviews by wickedcoolmama

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

i have been using this daily on my face and neck for 3 months now. i like how this does not smell like sunscreen and how emollient it is. it is not runny like the chanel uv essentiel multi spf 50 and it is a lot more affordable. i havent noticed any new sun spots this summer, which says a lot! this wears well under makeup and i dont normally use a primer, i use sunscreen as a primer and this has been great.

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*TOP REVIEWER* whisper on 8/16/2012 11:40:00 AM more reviews by whisper

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

If I could give this 500 stars, I would. The Obagi Nu Derm Sun Shield SPF 50/PA+++ is an absolute staple, must-have product in my skin care regimen. I have combination, sensitive, very reactive skin (i.e. prone to cosmetic 'acne') and this sunscreen has been nothing short of incredible for me. I wear it 365 days; no exceptions. I must've tried over 2 dozen different sunscreens over the past couple of years, searching for something that wouldn't irritate my face but also that I could comfortably wear throughout the day (in other words, under makeup). This fits the bill. I love that it's broad spectrum and high SPF, and yet feels weightless; also doesn't smell like sunscreen (hallelujah!). I truly notice my dark spots diminishing and my skin looking brighter and overall more even-toned, simply due to the fact that I protect my face and neck w/this sunscreen each and every day. No clogged pores, no issues whatsoever with this. I use a less expensive sunscreen on the rest of my body, but for face and neck, this is the best ever. I've repurchased this stuff 4 (maybe 5?) times already, which is saying something, because normally I'd feel the desire to try out another product; I haven't with this. It's been over a year now that I've been exclusively using this sunscreen. My search for the ideal facial sunscreen has officially ended. I've got my 62-year-old mother using it as well, and she's in love with it too! UPDATE as of May 9, 2013: I have remained fiercely loyal to this product and haven't used any other sunscreen for my face & neck since the time I first tried it. It's truly the best sunscreen. Love it and will absolutely continue to repurchase.

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Ginal514 on 7/28/2012 2:22:00 PM more reviews by Ginal514

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Other   Eyes: Brown    

This is my one and only HG sunblock! I will purchase for forever! It has a very high spf for great protection from damaging Florida rays. Thick luxurious texture that absorbs quickly and clearly into skin leaving skin matte and perfectly prepared for makeup application, or great alone. Stays matte all day long even in humid climates and after sweaty workouts. I recommended to everyone. This is a must try!

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*TOP REVIEWER* clb97p on 7/9/2012 4:22:00 PM more reviews by clb97p

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I had high hopes for this product based on the good reviews, as my skin has become sensitized to most chemical sunscreens. Right now the only sunscreen that does not cause me to break out in an itchy rash is Vanicream, which is wonderful but pretty greasy. I bought this for the matte finish, hoping that it wouldn't irritate my skin. Unfortunately after a couple of days of using it, I developed itchy bumps all over my skin where I had applied this. Bummer since it's so pricey. Not a total loss, though, because my husband (who does not have sensitive skin) loves it and is using the rest of the bottle. Rating it three stars since it does have a great matte finish, but unfortunately contains sensitizing chemicals that don't work for my skin.

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saver on 5/25/2012 10:23:00 AM more reviews by saver

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

It is what is says, matte and non-whitening.

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avocadogreen on 5/15/2012 1:25:00 PM more reviews by avocadogreen

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I've been using the Olay Sensitive Skin SPF 15 moisturizer, but wanted something with a higher SPF. I'm very sensitive to texture, ingredients, and smells. I absolutely hate the smell of sunblock, so I've been searching all over the place for an unscented, non-greasy physical sunblock (not chemical) that is paraben-free. Well, this one fit the bill perfectly for me! It absorbs quickly (no balling up) and leaves me with a smooth, matte finish with no smells or skin irritations. I still use my Olay underneath it for the moisture and sunblock, and use the Obagi to top off the sunblock as a security measure. I've heard that when you use a high SPF sunblock, you need to take a little extra care to remove it when cleansing, so I use my Clarisonic or an exfoliator in the evenings to clean my face. When I wear makeup, I use my cold cream. I'm very picky with my sunblock, so this was a great find for me. I'll definitely repurchase. I bought it on skincarerx.com with a 20% off coupon code. It normally retails for $46.

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JamaicanWhitie on 5/11/2012 1:11:00 AM more reviews by JamaicanWhitie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

As much as I want to love this product, I can't.
I have been using this for about a week, and unfortunately it has clogged up my pores MAJOR.
All over my face; cheeks, forehead, chin. Most sunscreens don't break my face out unless they are like cheap drugstore ones meant for the body.
I am so disappointed, because I really wanted to love it. Because I love the way it feels on my skin, it sinks in wonderfully and doesn't leave that obvious white cast on the skin and it feels lightweight.
I just wish it agreed with my skin :(
But I do recommend others to try it out and see how their skin reacts to it.

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michtou on 4/29/2012 8:34:00 PM more reviews by michtou

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Olive, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

HG sunscreen til the end of days! I never thought I'd find a sunscreen that blends well & doesn't leave my skin greasy and cause breakouts. Summary:

-the lotion is on the thick side
-glides on smoothly, easy to blend in (may leave a slight whitish cast before you've blended it in completely)
-total matte finish that actually functions as a primer as well for me: make-up goes on easier, stays matte all day
-ZERO greasiness, even after a 5 mile run in the spring sunshine.
-so far, I haven't broken out at all (have been using this for 3 months)
-most important, the spf 50 is serious business- no sun penetrates this sunscreen.

I am so happy to have finally found a proper sunscreen! I'd resigned myself to a summer of sunscreen-induced pimples on my forehead, chin & jawline, but now I know I'll have clear skin. I'll edit with any changes, but it looks like Obagi is the perfect sunscreen.

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sazzled89 on 4/23/2012 3:02:00 PM more reviews by sazzled89

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Wonderful sunscreen, it goes on incredible light weight and after a few pat absorbs into the skin with barely a trace. Actually improves the longevity of my bb cream which used to slide right off my face with LaRoche. With this under makeup my whole face stays matte for 6 hours+. complete HG, i'll be buying this forever!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Seattlemama on 1/10/2012 2:04:00 PM more reviews by Seattlemama

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Total HG for me, thanks to all the reviews here. I have been searching for a new sunscreen for several months since my beloved Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Dry Touch sunblock that I had used for years with no problems suddenly started causing breakouts. I've now been using this Nu-Derm product for about a week and it has been amazing. Pros: no whitening, no shine, absorbs quickly, not greasy, semi-matte finish, does not cause breakouts or clogging, comes in a large tube (so should last a long time), does not ball up when worn over silicone products, price is very reasonable, no scent at all. The only con so far is that because I have dry skin and it's the dead of winter, I have to use extra moisturizer with this because it does slightly exacerbate my flakiness/dryness. Will definitely repurchase and highly recommend!

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*TOP REVIEWER* joy2uandme on 1/4/2012 9:57:00 AM more reviews by joy2uandme

Age: 44-55   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

Have finally found my fall/winter sunscreen. Halleluia! Beats all of the other Obagi sunscreens by a mile.


Pros: applies and feels like lotion on: not pasty, gluey or heavy. Has 10% zinc oxide and 7.5% octinoxate. (My rosacea responds favorably to zinc.) SPF 50 which is so important in my neck of the woods. Ingredient list is not a kitchen sink approach--also important for my rosacea. Does not cause breakouts or rosacea flares on me. No white cast. Expensive but you get 3 oz for the cash so not too bad when doing the math. Makeup applies well over it, very little balling up and I'm not a grease ball by noon. Non-drying too. No scent.


Cons: Kinda pricey but see my rationale above. Must order but I can find at several places.


While LRP Anthelios ultra light SPF 60 is still my summer sunscreen, I'm so happy to have found a rest of the year sunscreen. Makes compliance easy.

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aet5935 on 1/2/2012 5:34:00 PM more reviews by aet5935

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

Excellent sunscreen... I have tried many including the Obagi C-SunGuard SPF 30 and Obagi Nu Derm Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35.. This one is MUCH better because it is so light and non-greasy! It works perfectly to reduce flakiness after using a prescription retin-A! Worth every penny.

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