Comparison between EltaMD UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ vs. EltaMD Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen

EltaMD

UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+

EltaMD

Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen

- 32 components -

- 20 components -

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Ingredients in both products 3

Zinc Oxide, Water, Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Components only in EltaMD UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ 29

Titanium Dioxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Glycerin and 24 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 90.6%

Components only in EltaMD Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen 17

Octinoxate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol and 12 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 85.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Zinc Oxide

Titanium Dioxide

Octinoxate

Water

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Cyclopentasiloxane

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Niacinamide

Ethyl Macadamiate

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Glycerin

Butylene Glycol

Sorbitan Olivate

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, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Healing, Antiseptic, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss

Effects unique for UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+:

Anesthetic, Tones up skin, Regeneration

Effects unique for Tinted UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen:

Pore Shrinking, Lightening, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Protection, 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

12 out of 32

38%

chemical

17 out of 32

53%

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: 3Negative: 0

Glycerin^#71,2-Hexanediol^#20Tocopherol^#31

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Zinc Oxide^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Zinc Oxide^#1Titanium Dioxide^#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

EltaMD UV Active 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 (19%)

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.