Comparison between EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 vs. Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sunscreen SPF 45 - Revitalizing Green Tea

EltaMD

UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

Alba Botanica

Hawaiian Sunscreen SPF 45 - Revitalizing Green Tea

- 17 components -

- 40 components -

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Ingredients in both products 3

Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol

Components only in EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 14

Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Cyclomethicone, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate and 9 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 82.4%

Components only in Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sunscreen SPF 45 - Revitalizing Green Tea 37

Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide and 32 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 92.5%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Zinc Oxide

Homosalate

Octinoxate

Octocrylene

Water

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Cyclomethicone

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Niacinamide

Titanium Dioxide

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Water

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Cetearyl Alcohol

Polyisobutene

Glycerin

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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, Lightening, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement

Effects unique for UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46:

Pore Shrinking, Antistatic, Protection, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Hawaiian Sunscreen SPF 45 - Revitalizing Green Tea:

Antifungal, Deodorant, Anticellulite, Antiviral, Tones up skin, Regeneration, Hair strengthening, Hair gloss

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

3 out of 17

18%

chemical

12 out of 17

71%

natural

16 out of 40

40%

chemical

22 out of 40

55%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Sodium Hyaluronate^#10Butylene Glycol^#15

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Zinc Oxide^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Zinc Oxide^#1Octinoxate^#2Lactic Acid^#12

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Glycerin^#8Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#18Alcohol Denatured^#28

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract^#16Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#17Glyceryl Stearate SE^#13

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 3

Titanium Dioxide^#5Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#18Hexyl Cinnamal^#36Limonene^#38Linalool^#39

Detailed view

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 vs. Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sunscreen SPF 45 - Revitalizing Green Tea

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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#1Homosalate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 2 ]