Comparison between EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 vs. EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted

EltaMD

UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

EltaMD

UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted

- 17 components -

- 24 components -

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Ingredients in both products 9

Zinc Oxide, Water, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Polyisobutene, Oleth-3 Phosphate and 4 more. Show.

Components only in EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 8

Octinoxate, Cyclomethicone, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether and 3 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 47.1%

Components only in EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted 15

Titanium Dioxide, Alumina, Citric Acid, Iron Oxides, Isopropyl Palmitate and 10 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 62.5%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Zinc Oxide

Octinoxate

Titanium Dioxide

Water

Alumina

Cyclomethicone

Butylene Glycol

Niacinamide

Citric Acid

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Iron Oxides

Polyisobutene

Isopropyl Palmitate

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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, Antistatic, Nutrifying, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46:

Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement

Effects unique for UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted:

Lifting, Tones up skin, Hair gloss

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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

4 out of 24

17%

chemical

18 out of 24

75%

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: 1Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#4

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#1Isopropyl Palmitate^#8

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#1Titanium Dioxide^#2Citric Acid^#5

Detailed view

EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 vs. EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted

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.