Comparison between EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 vs. Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30

EltaMD

UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

Supergoop!

Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30

- 17 components -

- 26 components -

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Ingredients in both products 0

Components only in EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17

Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Water, Cyclomethicone, Niacinamide and 12 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 100.0%

Components only in Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30 26

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Isododecane and 21 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 100.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Zinc Oxide

Avobenzone

Octinoxate

Homosalate

Water

Octisalate

Cyclomethicone

Octocrylene

Niacinamide

Isododecane

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Dimethicone/bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer

Polyisobutene

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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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, Antiseptic, Protection

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

Pore Shrinking, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30:

Tones up skin, Regeneration

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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

9 out of 26

35%

chemical

12 out of 26

46%

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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

Tocopherol^#26

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 vs. Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30

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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#1Avobenzone (3%)

Origin: chemical

Role: No information

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Avobenzone is the only chemical UV-protection component with a broad spectrum coverage. It can help to block both UVA I and UVA II rays. It's safe and it is allowed to use at a 3% concentration in the USA and a 5% concentration in the EU countries.

There is one problem: avobenzone loses efficiency when exposed to the sun. If you are outside, it loses 36% of its ability to block UV rays an hour after application. That's why it's recommended to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.