Comparison between Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36 vs. EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

Innisfree

Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36

EltaMD

UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

- 41 components -

- 17 components -

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Ingredients in both products 3

Water, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol

Components only in Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36 38

Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene and 33 more. Show all.

Uniqueness: 92.7%

Components only in EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 14

Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Cyclomethicone, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate and 9 more. Show all.

Uniqueness: 82.4%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Zinc Oxide

Homosalate

Octinoxate

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Water

Butylene Glycol

Cyclomethicone

Cyclopentasiloxane

Niacinamide

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Avobenzone

Polyisobutene

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36:

Lifting, Antifungal, Deodorant, Anticellulite, Antiviral, Tones up skin, Regeneration, Anti dandruff, Hair strengthening, Hair gloss, Hair follicle nutrition

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

Healing, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Nutrifying

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

19 out of 41

46%

chemical

19 out of 41

46%

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: 4Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#41,2-Hexanediol^#13Tocopherol^#31Glycerin^#33

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#27Glyceryl Stearate SE^#11

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#39

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

Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36 vs. EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

Position 1

#1Water

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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#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.