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Comparison between EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 vs. 100% Pure B.B Cream

EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
EltaMD
UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
100% Pure B.B Cream
100% Pure
B.B Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

20 Ingredients 28

1
Zinc Oxide
1
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract
2
Octinoxate
2
Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water
3
Water
3
Zinc Oxide
4
Petrolatum
4
Caprylic/​capric Triglyceride (Derived From Coconut Oil)
5
Isopropyl Palmitate
5
Sorbitan Sesquioleate (Derived From Sugar)
6
Cetearyl Glucoside
6
Glycerin
7
Dimethicone
7
Stearic Acid (Derived From Coconut)
8
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate
8
Silica
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Uniqueness19 out of 20
95.0%
Uniqueness27 out of 28
96.4%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
4 out of 20
20%
chemical
12 out of 20
60%
natural
12 out of 28
43%
chemical
2 out of 28
7%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Sodium Hyaluronate#12Butylene Glycol#18
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Zinc Oxide#1Petrolatum#4Isopropyl Palmitate#5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Zinc Oxide#1Octinoxate#2Citric Acid#15
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#6Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#14
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Zinc Oxide#3Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#17
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#1Zinc Oxide#3Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#17

Detailed view

EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 vs. 100% Pure B.B Cream
Position 1

#1Zinc Oxide

Origin: natural
Role: Bulking agent, Colorant
UV Protection
Antiseptic
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
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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#1Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Humectant
Antioxidants
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 2

#2Octinoxate

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 5 ]
Octinoxate is an effective sun protector that absorbs UV-B rays mostly. That means it can help to protect the skin from burns and from cancer. It’s also a solvent for other sunscreen components. This helps manufacturers to make products less oily.
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#2Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 3

#3Water

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.

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#3Zinc Oxide

Origin: natural
Role: Bulking agent, Colorant
UV Protection
Antiseptic
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
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.

Position 4

#4Petrolatum

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Moisturising
UV Protection
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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#4Caprylic/​capric Triglyceride (Derived From Coconut Oil)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 5

#5Isopropyl Palmitate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Binding, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
Softening
Antistatic
Hair gloss
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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#5Sorbitan Sesquioleate (Derived From Sugar)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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