EltaMDUV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50Ingredients

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EltaMD UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 is a product with 32 ingredients. Contains:

AHA - Malic Acid
Antioxidant - Hydroxyacetophenone, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Malic Acid

Provides following positive effects: Softening, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Soothing and 9 more.

Organic score: 38% natural, 50% chemical.

Made by EltaMD.

INCI

Zinc Oxide (19%)

Bulking agent, Colorant

Titanium Dioxide (4%)

Colorant

Water

Solvent

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient

Ethyl Macadamiate

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient

Glycerin

Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Sorbitan Olivate

Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Ingredients by function

Bulking agent: Zinc Oxide¹
Colorant: Zinc Oxide¹, Titanium Dioxide²
Solvent: Water³, Glycerin⁷, C15-19 Alkane¹⁰, 1,2-Hexanediol²⁰
Skin conditioning agent: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride⁴, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate⁵, Ethyl Macadamiate⁶, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene¹¹, Caprylyl Glycol²¹ and 6 more. Show.

All the Positive

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Softening - 4 components:

Glycerin⁷, Sorbitan Olivate⁸, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate⁹, Lecithin²⁷

UV Protection - 3 components:

Zinc Oxide¹, Titanium Dioxide², Tocopherol³¹

Moisturizing - 3 components:

Glycerin⁷, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene¹¹, 1,2-Hexanediol²⁰

Cleansing - 2 components:

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate²⁶, Malic Acid³²

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores

Zinc Oxide (19%) ¹, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene ¹¹, Tocopherol ³¹

Can support fungal acne

Sorbitan Olivate ⁸

Silicones

Dimethicone ²⁴

ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Glycerin^#71,2-Hexanediol^#20Tocopherol^#31

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Zinc Oxide^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Zinc Oxide^#1Titanium Dioxide^#2

Detailed view

EltaMD UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50

#1Zinc Oxide (19%)

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.