Comparison between Curology The Sunscreen vs. EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

Curology

The Sunscreen

EltaMD

UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

- 32 components -

- 17 components -

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Ingredients in both products 6

Zinc Oxide, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane and 1 more. Show.

Components only in Curology The Sunscreen 26

Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol and 21 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 81.3%

Components only in EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 11

Octinoxate, Cyclomethicone, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Polyisobutene and 6 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 64.7%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Zinc Oxide

Water

Octinoxate

Dimethicone

Water

Propylene Glycol

Cyclomethicone

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Niacinamide

Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil

Polyisobutene

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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, Lightening, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement

Effects unique for The Sunscreen:

Lifting, Antifungal, Deodorant, Tones up skin, Regeneration, Hair gloss

Effects unique for UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46:

Anti-aging, Antistatic, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

9 out of 32

28%

chemical

17 out of 32

53%

natural

3 out of 17

18%

chemical

12 out of 17

71%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Propylene Glycol^#4Glycerin^#11Phospholipids^#24

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Zinc Oxide^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Zinc Oxide^#1

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Sodium Hyaluronate^#10Butylene Glycol^#15

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Zinc Oxide^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Zinc Oxide^#1Octinoxate^#2Lactic Acid^#12

Detailed view

Curology The Sunscreen vs. EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Zinc Oxide (9.4%)

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.