Comparison between EltaMD UV Facial Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 Plus - Tube vs. EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted

EltaMD

UV Facial Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 Plus - Tube

EltaMD

UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted

- 22 components -

- 24 components -

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Ingredients in both products 11

Zinc Oxide, Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Polyisobutene and 6 more. Show.

Components only in EltaMD UV Facial Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 Plus - Tube 11

Octinoxate, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Dimethicone and 6 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 50.0%

Components only in EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted 13

Titanium Dioxide, Alumina, Iron Oxides, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid and 8 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 54.2%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Octinoxate

Zinc Oxide

Titanium Dioxide

Water

Alumina

Petrolatum

Butylene Glycol

Isopropyl Palmitate

Citric Acid

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Cetearyl Glucoside

Iron Oxides

Glyceryl Stearate SE

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

Effects unique for UV Facial Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 Plus - Tube:

Rejuvenation

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

Tones up skin

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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 22

18%

chemical

16 out of 22

73%

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^#14Butylene Glycol^#20

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 3

Zinc Oxide^#2Petrolatum^#4Isopropyl Palmitate^#5Glyceryl Stearate SE^#8

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Zinc Oxide^#2Octinoxate^#1Citric Acid^#17

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 Facial Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 Plus - Tube vs. EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 Sunscreen - Tinted

Position 1

#1Octinoxate (7.5%)

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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#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.