Comparison between Murad Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45 | PA++++ vs. EltaMD UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 10
Components only in Murad Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45 | PA++++ 39
Dimethicone, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/​trimethylsiloxysilicate and 34 more. Show.
Uniqueness: 79.6%
Components only in EltaMD UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 13
Uniqueness: 56.5%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Zinc Oxide
1
Octocrylene
2
Isododecane
2
Zinc Oxide
3
Water
3
Water
4
Dimethicone
4
Butyloctyl Salicylate
5
Propanediol
5
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
6
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6
Isohexadecane
7
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
7
Butylene Glycol
8
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/​trimethylsiloxysilicate
8
Isododecane
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Protection, Hair protection
Effects unique for Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45 | PA++++:
Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Tones up skin, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair growth stimulating, Hair follicle nutrition
Effects unique for UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50:
No unique effects found
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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
17 out of 49
35%
chemical
28 out of 49
57%
natural
6 out of 23
26%
chemical
16 out of 23
70%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#13Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#18Betaine#31Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#33Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)#34
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Zinc Oxide#1Ethylhexyl Palmitate#11
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Zinc Oxide#1Lactic Acid#37
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#7Sodium Hyaluronate#22
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Zinc Oxide#2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Zinc Oxide#2

Detailed view

Murad Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45 | PA++++ vs. EltaMD UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50
Position 1

#1Zinc Oxide (17%)

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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#1Octocrylene (10%)

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Octocrylene is an organic chemical sunscreen. It protects against UVA and UVB rays that can damage your skin or even lead to melanoma. It also stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients in a formulation and increases the water resistance of a product. It is approved by the FDA in concentrations of up to 10%. It’s not a very effective component on its own, that’s why manufacturers combine it with other chemical sunscreens.

Despite its effectiveness, there are some “cons” against the component. As with any other chemical sunscreen, it is absorbed and can be detected in blood. This doesn’t mean the component is harmful, but still… Octocrylene should also be used carefully by anyone who is breastfeeding because it can be found in breast milk.

Anyway, the component isn’t researched quite well despite its popularity. More studies are required to determine how safe the component is.

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