Comparison between EltaMD UV Clear vs. Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

EltaMD

UV Clear

Supergoop!

Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

- 17 components -

- 26 components -

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 0

Components only in EltaMD UV Clear 17

Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer and 12 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 100.0%

Components only in Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 26

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

Uniqueness: 100.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Cyclopentasiloxane

Avobenzone

Niacinamide

Homosalate

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Octisalate

Butylene Glycol

Octocrylene

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Isododecane

Polyisobutene

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether

Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer

Sodium Hyaluronate

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Healing, Antiseptic, Protection

Effects unique for UV Clear:

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

Effects unique for Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40:

UV Protection, 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

1 out of 17

chemical

14 out of 17

82%

natural

9 out of 26

35%

chemical

12 out of 26

46%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#4Sodium Hyaluronate^#8

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Isopropyl Palmitate^#14

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Lactic Acid^#10

Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Tocopherol^#26

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

EltaMD UV Clear vs. Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

Position 1

#1Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent

Protection

Silicones

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

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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.