Loading...
Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 scores 8.4/9.8 vs Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42 at 7.0/9.8. Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 wins for hydration.
Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
32 unique
10 in common
23 unique
Where Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.8 compared to Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42's 6.6. With Glycerin, Urea, and Trehalose in its top ingredients, Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 scores 4.5 here versus 2.0 for Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 brings Tocopheryl Acetate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, and Retinyl Palmitate as actives, while shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42 relies on Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, and Ononis Spinosa Root Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is better if you have
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42 is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.4, Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 delivers strong value. Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42 sits at the luxury level with a 7.0 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Based on ingredient analysis, Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
Some links on this site are affiliate links. We may earn a commission from purchases made through our links, at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep Gracie free and independent.
© 2026 Gracie. All rights reserved. Data sourced from Open Beauty Facts (ODbL) and EU CosIng.