Comparison between EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 vs. La Roche-Posay Glycolic B5 10% Pure Glycolic Acid Serum

EltaMD

UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

La Roche-Posay

Glycolic B5 10% Pure Glycolic Acid Serum

- 17 components -

- 14 components -

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Ingredients in both products 1

Water

Components only in EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 16

Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Cyclomethicone, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate and 11 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 94.1%

Components only in La Roche-Posay Glycolic B5 10% Pure Glycolic Acid Serum 13

Alcohol Denatured, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate and 8 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 92.9%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Zinc Oxide

Water

Octinoxate

Alcohol Denatured

Water

Glycolic Acid

Cyclomethicone

Propylene Glycol

Niacinamide

Potassium Hydroxide

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Tranexamic Acid

Polyisobutene

Kojic Acid

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: , Moisturizing, Cleansing, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Healing, Antiseptic, Hair conditioning, Hair protection

Effects unique for UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46:

Antioxidant, UV Protection, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Glycolic B5 10% Pure Glycolic Acid Serum:

No unique effects found

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

3 out of 17

18%

chemical

12 out of 17

71%

natural

2 out of 14

14%

chemical

10 out of 14

71%

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

Propylene Glycol^#4Panthenol^#12Alcohol Denatured^#2

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycolic Acid^#3

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Glycolic Acid^#3

Detailed view

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 vs. La Roche-Posay Glycolic B5 10% Pure Glycolic Acid Serum

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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#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.