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Shared Ingredients
CVS Health Clear Zinc Broad Spectrum Sun Lotion SPF 50 vs CVS Health Zinc Oxide Ointment
Comparing CVS Health Clear Zinc Broad Spectrum Sun Lotion SPF 50 versus CVS Health Zinc Oxide Ointment — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
CVS Health Clear Zinc Broad Spectrum Sun Lotion SPF 50
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Product 2
CVS Health Zinc Oxide Ointment
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Unique to CVS Health Clear Zinc Broad Spectrum Sun Lotion SPF 50
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Unique to CVS Health Zinc Oxide Ointment
CVS Health Zinc Oxide Ointment has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. CVS Health Zinc Oxide Ointment scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 1 ingredient in common. CVS Health Clear Zinc Broad Spectrum Sun Lotion SPF 50 has 21 unique ingredients while CVS Health Zinc Oxide Ointment has 2.
Skin Safety Profile
12%
Comedogenic
17 rated
95%
Safe
22 rated
10%
Irritant
21 rated
Based on 22 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
2 rated
100%
Safe
2 rated
0%
Irritant
2 rated
Based on 2 rated ingredient s
Product Benefits & Effects
✓Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely
Clear Zinc Broad Spectrum Sun Lotion SPF 50 Benefits
✓Improves skin texture!May trigger acne for some skin types✓Has skin-brightening properties!May cause dryness for some skin types✓Reduces dark spots!May cause irritation for some skin types!May Worsen Oily Skin for some skin types✓Redness Reducing!May Worsen Eczema✓Has scar-healing properties✓Has Anti-aging properties
Zinc Oxide Ointment Benefits
!May Worsen Oily Skin for some skin types
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (1)
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Ingredients — Unique to CVS Health Clear Zinc Broad Spectrum Sun Lotion SPF 50
Octocrylene 4%CSIREthylhexyl StearateCSIRDiisopropyl AdipateCSIRCetyl DimethiconeCSIRPolyglyceryl-4 IsostearateCSIRCetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 DimethiconeCSIRHexyl LaurateCSIRBeeswaxCSIRIsohexadecaneCSIRSodium ChlorideCSIRHydrogenated Castor OilCSIRSilicaCSIRTriethoxycaprylylsilaneCSIRDimethiconeCSIRTocopherolCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderCSIRSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRMethylparabenCSIRPropylparabenCSIR
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Ingredients — Unique to CVS Health Zinc Oxide Ointment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVS Health Clear Zinc Broad Spectrum Sun Lotion SPF 50 better than CVS Health Zinc Oxide Ointment for sensitive skin?
By comparing Clear Zinc Broad Spectrum Sun Lotion SPF 50 and Zinc Oxide Ointment side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Clear Zinc Broad Spectrum Sun Lotion SPF 50 or Zinc Oxide Ointment, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Clear Zinc Broad Spectrum Sun Lotion SPF 50 and Zinc Oxide Ointment. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Clear Zinc Broad Spectrum Sun Lotion SPF 50 and Zinc Oxide Ointment share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Clear Zinc Broad Spectrum Sun Lotion SPF 50 or Zinc Oxide Ointment.
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