Comparison between EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 vs. Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen

EltaMD

UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

Versed

Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen

- 17 components -

- 38 components -

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Ingredients in both products 3

Zinc Oxide, Water, Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Octinoxate, Cyclomethicone, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer and 9 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 82.4%

Components only in Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen 35

Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Diheptyl Succinate, C18-21 Alkane and 30 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 92.1%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Zinc Oxide

Octinoxate

Water

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Cyclomethicone

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Niacinamide

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Diheptyl Succinate

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

C18-21 Alkane

Polyisobutene

Erythritol

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Healing, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46:

Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Nutrifying, Hair protection

Effects unique for Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen:

Lifting, Regeneration, 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

15 out of 38

39%

chemical

13 out of 38

34%

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: 3Negative: 0

Glycerin^#14Tocopherol^#17Sodium Hyaluronate^#32

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Zinc Oxide^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#1Citric Acid^#26

Detailed view

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 vs. Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#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.