Comparison between Elta MD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 vs. EltaMD Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen

Elta MD

UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50

EltaMD

Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen

- 16 components -

- 20 components -

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Ingredients in both products 9

Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Butylene Glycol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Isopropyl Palmitate and 4 more. Show.

Components only in Elta MD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 7

Octisalate, Bees Wax, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA and 2 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 43.8%

Components only in EltaMD Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen 11

Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether and 6 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 55.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Zinc Oxide

Octinoxate

Octisalate

Water

Bees Wax

Cyclopentasiloxane

Butylene Glycol

Niacinamide

Cetyl Dimethicone

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Butylene Glycol

Disodium EDTA

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, Softening, Antistatic, Nutrifying, Antiseptic, Hair gloss, Hair protection

Effects unique for UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50:

No unique effects found

Effects unique for Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen:

Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Protection, Hair structure improvement, 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

4 out of 16

25%

chemical

11 out of 16

69%

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

Butylene Glycol^#5

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#1Isopropyl Palmitate^#11

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#1Octinoxate^#2

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 Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 vs. EltaMD Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#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.