Comparison between La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Tinted Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream vs. EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 - Tinted

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Ingredients in both products 1
Components only in La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Tinted Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream 29
Alcohol Denatured, Triethyl Citrate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Salicylate and 24 more. Show all.
Uniqueness: 96.7%
Components only in EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 - Tinted 21
9.0%, Zinc Oxide, 7.5%, Octinoxate, Cyclopentasiloxane and 16 more. Show all.
Uniqueness: 95.5%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
9.0%
2
Alcohol Denatured
2
Zinc Oxide
3
Triethyl Citrate
3
7.5%
4
Diisopropyl Sebacate
4
Octinoxate
5
Silica
5
Water
6
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
6
Cyclopentasiloxane
7
Tinosorb S
7
Niacinamide
8
Ethylhexyl Triazone
8
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Anti-aging, Antiseptic, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss
Effects unique for Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Tinted Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream:
Deodorant, Regeneration, Hair conditioning
Effects unique for UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 - Tinted:
Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Soothing, Lightening, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Protection, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating
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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
5 out of 30
17%
chemical
18 out of 30
60%
natural
3 out of 22
14%
chemical
15 out of 22
68%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Glycerin#10Tocopherol#16Alcohol Denatured#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#9Sodium Hyaluronate#13
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Zinc Oxide#2Isopropyl Palmitate#19
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Zinc Oxide#2Octinoxate#4Lactic Acid#15

Detailed view

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Tinted Fluid SPF 50+ Sun Cream vs. EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 - Tinted
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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#19.0%

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 2

#2Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

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#2Zinc 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 3

#3Triethyl Citrate

Origin: chemical
Role: Deodorant, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent
Antioxidant
Antiseptic
Deodorant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#37.5%

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 4

#4Diisopropyl Sebacate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent
Softening
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#4Octinoxate

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.
Position 5

#5Silica

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Silica is used for improving texture of the product. It helps the product to spread out evenly. Very often it’s used in different exfoliants as an abrasive. It's safe and non-toxic.

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#5Water

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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