Comparison between EltaMD UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 vs. EltaMD UV Shield Broad-Spectrum SPF 45

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Ingredients in both products 3
Components only in EltaMD UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 29
Components only in EltaMD UV Shield Broad-Spectrum SPF 45 16

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Zinc Oxide
1
Zinc Oxide
2
Titanium Dioxide
2
Octinoxate
3
Water
3
Water
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4
Isopropyl Palmitate
5
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
5
Ethylhexyl Stearate
6
Ethyl Macadamiate
6
Cetearyl Alcohol
7
Glycerin
7
Polysorbate-60
8
Sorbitan Olivate
8
Oleth-3 Phosphate
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Antiseptic, Hair gloss
Effects unique for UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50:
Acne fighting, Anti-aging, Healing, Anesthetic, Tones up skin, Regeneration, Hair structure improvement
Effects unique for UV Shield Broad-Spectrum SPF 45:
Lightening, Lifting, Antistatic, Nutrifying, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef safe
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
12 out of 32
38%
chemical
16 out of 32
50%
natural
4 out of 19
21%
chemical
14 out of 19
74%

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: 1Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#14
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Zinc Oxide#1Isopropyl Palmitate#4
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Zinc Oxide#1Octinoxate#2Citric Acid#17
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