Comparison between Pyunkang Yul Calming Acne Cleansing Foam vs. Elta MD UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 Tinted Sunscreen

Find out which product is better for your skin.

28 Ingredients 19

1
Water
1
Zinc Oxide
2
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
2
Titanium Dioxide
3
Acrylates Copolymer
3
Water
4
Glycerin
4
Cyclopentasiloxane
5
Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate
5
Dimethicone
6
Dimethyl Sulfone
6
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
7
Pyridoxine Hcl
7
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
8
Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract
8
Dimethicone/​peg-10/​15 Crosspolymer
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Uniqueness25 out of 28
89.3%
Uniqueness16 out of 19
84.2%

Positive Effects

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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
13 out of 28
46%
chemical
13 out of 28
46%
natural
5 out of 19
26%
chemical
12 out of 19
63%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Butylene Glycol#10Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#15Allantoin#19
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#14Allantoin#19
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#15Allantoin#19Citric Acid#20
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Sodium Hyaluronate#9Tocopherol#11
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Zinc Oxide#1
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Zinc Oxide#1Titanium Dioxide#2Citric Acid#18

Detailed view

Pyunkang Yul Calming Acne Cleansing Foam vs. Elta MD UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 Tinted Sunscreen
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

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 2

#2Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Titanium Dioxide

Origin: chemical
Role: Colorant
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Titanium Dioxide is a very effective sunscreen. It belongs to physical sunscreens, meaning it reflects the UV rays like a mirror. The component is a mineral with white color. That’s why it’s also used in different powders as a pigment or brightener.

The component can be both safe and unsafe. It’s reported to be possibly carcinogenic to humans when inhaled. That’s why we don’t recommend using products where TiO2 is used in the form of powder and can be inhaled.

Sometimes it can be a nanoparticle. We recommend avoiding this form because it’s not researched well enough. A safer option is to use a non-nano form.

Position 3

#3Acrylates Copolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Antistatic agent, Binding, Film former, Hair fixative
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
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#3Water

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.

Position 4

#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#4Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

Position 5

#5Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
Cleansing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

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