Comparison between Elta MD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 vs. Supergoop! Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40

Elta MD

UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50

Supergoop!

Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40

- 16 components -

- 41 components -

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Ingredients in both products 3

Octisalate, Butylene Glycol, Water

Components only in Elta MD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 13

Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Bees Wax, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone and 8 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 81.3%

Components only in Supergoop! Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40 38

Avobenzone, Octocrylene, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin and 33 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 92.7%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Zinc Oxide

Avobenzone

Octinoxate

Octisalate

Octocrylene

Bees Wax

Water

Butylene Glycol

Propanediol

Cetyl Dimethicone

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Glycerin

Disodium EDTA

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Antiseptic, Hair gloss, Hair protection

Effects unique for UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50:

Antistatic, Nutrifying

Effects unique for Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40:

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

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

4 out of 16

25%

chemical

11 out of 16

69%

natural

9 out of 41

22%

chemical

27 out of 41

66%

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: 7Negative: 0

Glycerin^#7Butylene Glycol^#241,2-Hexanediol^#28Sodium Hyaluronate^#30Phospholipids^#34Panthenol^#38Tocopherol^#39

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Glyceryl Stearate SE^#18

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Titanium Dioxide^#14

Detailed view

Elta MD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 vs. Supergoop! Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40

Position 1

#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.

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#1Avobenzone (3%)

Origin: chemical

Role: No information

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Avobenzone is the only chemical UV-protection component with a broad spectrum coverage. It can help to block both UVA I and UVA II rays. It's safe and it is allowed to use at a 3% concentration in the USA and a 5% concentration in the EU countries.

There is one problem: avobenzone loses efficiency when exposed to the sun. If you are outside, it loses 36% of its ability to block UV rays an hour after application. That's why it's recommended to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.