Comparison between Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 vs. EltaMD Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen

Colorescience

Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50

EltaMD

Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen

- 48 components -

- 20 components -

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Ingredients in both products 4

Water, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides

Components only in Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 44

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Isododecane, Propanediol and 39 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 91.7%

Components only in EltaMD Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen 16

Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol and 11 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 80.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Zinc Oxide

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Octinoxate

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Water

Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone

Cyclopentasiloxane

Isododecane

Niacinamide

Propanediol

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Caprylyl Methicone

Butylene Glycol

Dimethicone

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Antiseptic, Protection

Effects unique for Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50:

Antifungal, Deodorant, Regeneration, Anti dandruff, Hair conditioning

Effects unique for Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen:

Antistatic, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

8 out of 48

17%

chemical

31 out of 48

65%

natural

3 out of 20

15%

chemical

15 out of 20

75%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Allantoin^#23

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Allantoin^#23

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Allantoin^#23Titanium Dioxide^#45Benzoic Acid^#40

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#7Sodium Hyaluronate^#11

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#1Isopropyl Palmitate^#17

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Zinc Oxide^#1Octinoxate^#2Lactic Acid^#13

Detailed view

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 vs. EltaMD Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen

Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Zinc Oxide (9%)

Origin: natural

Role: Bulking agent, Colorant

UV Protection

Antiseptic

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Good for oily skin

Zinc Oxide is a great physical sunscreen, meaning it deflects the UV rays. It’s the only natural mineral sun protector recommended by the FDA for babies. It’s good for sensitive skin because it’s less irritating than chemical sunscreens.

It has very nice spectrum protection. It helps to protect from UVA I, UVA II, and UVB and nowadays it’s the broadest range of sunscreen used in cosmetics. In other words, it’s brilliant in its league.

The negative side is that it can feel heavy on the skin. It can leave a slight whitish tint on the surface of the skin and some people may not like this. Keep in mind that it’s relatively easy to wash off, so it’s better to use water-resistant sunscreens if you are swimming.