Comparison between EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 vs. EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

EltaMD

UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40

EltaMD

UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

- 20 components -

- 17 components -

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Ingredients in both products 11

Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Water, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate and 6 more. Show.

Components only in EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 9

Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate and 4 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 45.0%

Components only in EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 6

Cyclomethicone, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene and 1 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 35.3%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Zinc Oxide

Octinoxate

Water

Petrolatum

Cyclomethicone

Isopropyl Palmitate

Niacinamide

Cetearyl Glucoside

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Dimethicone

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate

Polyisobutene

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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, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40:

Lifting, Hair gloss

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

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

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

4 out of 20

20%

chemical

12 out of 20

60%

natural

3 out of 17

18%

chemical

12 out of 17

71%

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

Sodium Hyaluronate^#10Butylene Glycol^#15

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Zinc Oxide^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Zinc Oxide^#1Octinoxate^#2Lactic Acid^#12

Detailed view

EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 vs. EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

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.