Comparison between Elta MD UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 Tinted Sunscreen vs. EltaMD Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen

Elta MD

UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 Tinted Sunscreen

EltaMD

Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen

- 19 components -

- 20 components -

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Ingredients in both products 8

Zinc Oxide, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Sodium Hyaluronate and 3 more. Show.

Components only in Elta MD UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 Tinted Sunscreen 11

Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate) and 6 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 57.9%

Components only in EltaMD Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen 12

Octinoxate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene and 7 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 60.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Zinc Oxide

Titanium Dioxide

Octinoxate

Water

Cyclopentasiloxane

Dimethicone

Niacinamide

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Butylene Glycol

Dimethicone/peg-10/15 Crosspolymer

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, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 Tinted Sunscreen:

Lifting, Antifungal, Regeneration

Effects unique for Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen:

Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

5 out of 19

26%

chemical

12 out of 19

63%

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: 2Negative: 0

Sodium Hyaluronate^#9Tocopherol^#11

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Zinc Oxide^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#1Titanium Dioxide^#2Citric Acid^#18

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

Elta MD UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 Tinted Sunscreen vs. EltaMD Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Zinc Oxide (10%)

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.